Grab some of those old boring thumbtacks you’re using on your bulliten boards, raid your kids’ art supply stash for some googly eyes, and make yourself these adorable personalized tacks! Complete instructions are available over at Zakka Life, and … Read More ...
Make A Plastic Mosaic
Turn your old plastic (credit cards, packaging from toys) into a colorful picture frame or mirror mosaic. What a great way to use up some of that plastic that so often ends up in the garbage, while creating some fabulous … Read More ...
Etsy Shop: Refinerii
metalworking using salvaged materials is the buzzword on this Etsy site. All the artwork is made using found objects, and the result is absolutely stunning. I love this alternative wedding bouquet – perfect for a more modern bride, and … Read More ...
Recycled Crafts Website To Bookmark – Trash 2 Treasure
Thanks to a reader tip, I’ve come across this amazing blog, Trash 2 Treasure. It’s a blog associated with retail store Sophie’s Cottage, they’ve got e-books on recycling into craft, and their blog? It’s absolutely amazing!
From painting with … Read More ...
Bottle Cap Trivet
For those of us who drink out beer out of bottles, you tend to end up with caps taking over your trash. (or is that just me?) Now, thanks to My Amphetamines and My Purls I can show you a … Read More ...
Valentine’s Sachets
I know, I know. The new year has just begun, and already I’m posting Valentine’s Day items? But if you do the math, you’ve got little more than a month to get some items put together for the ones you … Read More ...
Charlie Harper Notepads
These bite-sized notebooks are the perfect way to use some of your more graphic papers and postcards. Paper and Stitch made them from cards nabbed at Old Navy, but you can follow this easy pattern to make add-on presents for … Read More ...
Recycled Craft Contest Winner!
Bridesmaid Dress Linens – 4
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
While it’s a very belated announcement, we’ve got a winner in our Recycled Craft Contest, held back in December.
Chica and Jo won with their amazing recycled wedding dresses! … Read More ...
Jungle Warrior
Jungle Warrior
Originally uploaded by Tangerine Sunshine
What a great way to use some pieces from old comic books! This great necklace takes a piece of kitchy history and lets you wear some super power around your neck!… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly – arcoiris.co.il
This great necklace is made using salvaged parts from a computer, embellished with holiday-themed crafty supplies! While this one is holiday-themed, you could rock this necklace with any variety … Read More ...
Wood Vessel
Wood Vessel (Inside)
Originally uploaded by peaceofpi studio
from the flickr description: This is a tiny wooden bowl reclaimed, painted & collaged.
love it!… Read More ...
five lucky poker chip brooches
five lucky poker chip brooches
Originally uploaded by KisforCalligraphy
these gorgeous brooches are made on poker chips! i wonder if the images are vintage as well?… Read More ...
Toy Displays As Decoration
Who thought displaying your collections could be considered crafty? I didn’t, but crafting your space is a very big part of being someone who lives their every day in a crafty way. So displaying your collections (in this case, toy … Read More ...
Wine Box Lamps
In keeping with the reuse of wine theme, you can take that box your wine (or higher end liqour) came in and turn it into a lamp! (source)… Read More ...
Concert Ticket Coasters
Looking for a way to preserve the memories of all those concerts you saw in your youth? Grab all those ticket stubs and follow this tutorial for turning them into coasters. Also works great with movie ticket stubs, theater performance … Read More ...