Another great use for all that junk mail you get this time of year? Turn it into holiday cards to send out to everyone you know! (source)… Read More ...
Junk Mail Gift Bags
Raise your hand if you’ve already run out of gift wrap or gift bags this season. Thanks to Junk Mail Gems, you can now turn all that holiday junk mail you’ve been getting into these great gift bags!… Read More ...
Recycled Holiday Card Ornaments
I’m betting some of you have the motherload of cards hanging all about your house at this point, and with school about to be out for holiday break, you’re about to have kids hanging all over the house as well! … Read More ...
Bridesmaid Dress Linens
Bridesmaid Dress Linens – 1
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Love this entry into the Recycled Crafts Holiday Contest! It’s table linens, perfect for an upscale cocktail party, made out of two recycled bridesmaid dresses!
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Mini Snow Globes
Mini Snow Globes – 1
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Another entry into the Recycled Crafts Holiday contest from Chica and Jo! This time around it’s a snow globe, made from a miniature christmas ornament they had, and a … Read More ...
Tree Skirt from Bridesmaid Dress
Tree Skirt from Bridesmaid Dress – 3
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Here’s the first entry into the Recycled Crafts holiday contest! It’s a tree skirt, made out of a bridesmaid dress. LOVE IT!!!
Don’t forget, you have until … Read More ...
Accordian Mini Books
A gorgeous accordian book like this is the perfect way to use up some of your scrap paper. (source)… Read More ...
Handmade Shower Caps
Not just for our grandmothers, shower caps can protect a sweet hairdo longer than simply trying to keep your hair out of the shower stream. And rather than pick up a generic plastic cap at the local dollar store, you … Read More ...
Recycle Bin Advent Calendar
Despite the fact that the Advent season is already about half over, there may still be some of us out there (myself included) who have “make an Advent calendar” on the to do list for the holidays. But rather than … Read More ...
Thrifted Holiday Trees
Yet another great felted sweater sweater project for the holiday season helps you use up even the smallest bits of your felted pieces. The Long Thread offers up a great tutorial to make these recyled Christmas Trees, a great project … Read More ...
Thrifty Napkins
Have you ever tallied up how much money you spend on items like paper towels, paper napkins and Kleenex in one year? In our house, while we try really hard to recycle and reuse as much as we can, we’re … Read More ...
Recycled Sweater Hat
Grab some sweaters from your local thrift store or even your closet and make some great hats to give away as presents or to donate to a local charity.
Eco-Friendly Coasters
With “eco-friendly” holding strong as the latest buzzword, those of us that love to make crafts out of recycled materials can rejoice – we’re way ahead of the curve.
Take these coasters featured at Apartment Therapy recently – all are … Read More ...
Envelope Gift Bag
Perfect for those smaller presents you’re giving this holiday season, Eye Pop Art has a tutorial for turning envelopes into gift bags.
Upcycled Old Soccer Ball Into A Bag
Have you ever wondered what to do with those old soccer balls from your glory days? Well, here’s proof that you can truly upcycle just about anything! Take one of those worn-out soccer balls and give it a brand-new purpose