Kristin of the blog Lu Bird Baby sent in this super cute tutorial on how to sew little beanies from a recycled t-shirt. I think I will be making these for myself and my friends! Thanks Kristin!
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How to make a Fused plastic bag bib
Oh that Maggie from the blog Homemade mamas sent this great project in that knocks it out of the park! This great idea of transforming fused plastic bags into ultra practical bibs! Pop on over there for both the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters
Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!
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Book Review: Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic
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Tracie Lampe
This book should be called the “Encyclopedia of plastic bag recycling” it is packed full of techniques using recycled plastic bags and then once you have tried all the cool … Read More ...
Recycled Book Review: Refashioned Bags
Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags
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Faith Blakeney and Justina Blakeney
We all carry bags so why shouldn’t they be as unique and creative as we are. The way to make them that way is to make them … Read More ...
Bake (actually make) up a batch of cute cookies, a perfect project for recycled wool felted sweaters
Over at the blog Designing Moms there is this super cute tutorial on how to stitch up these little cookies. While the materials list calls for felt I have found that virtually any project that says it can be made … Read More ...
How to make cute ruffle cuffs from a button down shirt
Ruffles rock! Sew up some super cute ruffle cuffs from an old shirt using this tutorial from Ruffles and Stuff.
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How to make a fabric scrap Christmas tree
We all end up with scraps of left over fabric form our sewing and craft projects. Why not turn them into a fun and easy holiday decoration? Over at the blog All Things Heart and Home there is a great … Read More ...
Recycled Book Review: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew By Garth Johnson
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew
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Garth Johnson
OK so you are into recycling and crafting. Want 1000 really cool ideas? This is the book for you.
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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron
Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...
Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake
What a great way to recycle tights that have been out grown. Pop on over to the blog-Journey Into Unschooling to read more about how to make this colorful stuffed snake from tights. If you aren’t in need of … Read More ...
Plaid shirts re-dress an old pillow
I love plaid and here is another great way to get more of it in my life. I don’t know about you but I am tickled it’s back in style right now. It never goes out of style for me … Read More ...
How to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine video by Amy Karol
Amy Karol made a cute video on how to fold an envelope with a page from a magazine and what was within arms reach. Pop on over to her blog The Angry Chicken to watch it. And if you … Read More ...
Skull Quilt made from 2 inch squares of scrap fabric
Are you the type that saves even the tiniest pieces of fabric scraps because you don’t want to waste anything and you know some day a project will come along that you can use the scraps? Well me too. Here … Read More ...
Leftover fabric scraps make great modern quilt blocks
Over at Linda Permann’s blog Linda Made she posted these fabulous quilt blocks. They are made from scraps of fabric which is my absolute favorite type of fabric to work with. I like the randomness of what scraps have to … Read More ...