This pumpkin is a positively perfect project since it uses a scrap of fabric, a bit of nature and it’s a way to recycle some plastic bags. Pop on over to the blog Lu Bird Baby for the full tutorial on…
So easy recycled jar Jack O’ Lanterns
Could these be any cuter? They make me smile just as much as the smiles on these recycled jar jack o’ lanterns. Pop on over to the blog Anchor Mommy for the full tutorial on how to make them. I did!…
A bloomin’ good idea on how to convert a light bulb into a bud vase
Over at Esprit Cabane there is this great tutorial on how to covert your old light bulbs into the cutest bud vases. I never new how simple it was! There is also another idea to turn them into salt and paper…
Don’t “stop” you need to “go” recycle street light lenses
Over at the Etsy store, red yellow and blue ink there is this super creative bird feeder made form street light lenses. I think the colors are so vibrant and would look pretty among the plants and I’m sure the birds…
How to recycle fall leaves by folding them into roses
Gift ribbons recycled into beautiful modern coasters
The most hysterical craft tutorial-make front and backside wall mounts
Free Flower template perfect for recycling leftovers
I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a cute…
15 lighting recycling repurposing and upcycling ideas
Over at the blog Web Ecoist they have put together a great collection of repurposing of objects into some really great lighting designs. The variety of designs goes from super simple to very intricate all super cleaver and interesting.
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Fit to be tied ruffle scarf tutorial
All sorts of free box patterns great for recycling paper and cardstock
Over at the website Paper and More there are a bunch of free box patterns and instructions that would be great for all sorts of fun recycling projects.
Why not make your own gift box to go along with your handmade…
Lisa Kettell recycles cat toys into the cutest little ballet dancers
I don’t think I would have ever thought of cat toys as crafting materials but Lisa Kettell did and boy look what she can transform them into! In addition to cat toys she made some great recycled jewelry pieces too!
Lisa is…
How to make tiny treasure cards out of all your leftover and cherished bits
Have lots of little bits of this and that calling for a new home? Well this very detailed tutorial on how to make little window cards is for you! It is brought to you by the blog Designing Moms. And…
Itty bitty baby food jars are perfect for a tea light transformation
I love the name of this blog- Prudent Baby, DIYs for Small Fries. Too cute. Well in addition to a cute name there are some really great projects there that any recycler will enjoy including this fabric scrap tea light…
This Crafty Mom did it old school! Just like back in my day.
Oh when I saw this post sent in by Tonya, the uber-crafty mom of the blog Currently Crafting it so brought me back to my childhood. Pop on over to her post and see how she transformed this trash into the cutest train…
Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt
WOW! over at the blog Hide Your Arms there is a list with links to 100 ways to recycle, upcycle, and repurpose the almighty t-shirt! The variety of ways that are posted there are sure to get your creativity flowing. This t-shirt…
Make your own font-a great way to reuse the past or save it for future use
This looks so cool! Check out this website called font capture that allows you for free to make your own font! I am going to have my mom do this. She has excellent penmanship and I could see using it in…
Halloween Swap-o-rama-rama this Saturday in Los Angeles
How to turn a Milk Carton into a cute coin purse
Over at Connect the Dots there is a fun project that turns a milk carton into a little coin purse. In fact it could be any type of carton with the little screw on lid and it could be used…
Old office organizers turned terrific with paper and paint
One of the best things you can do is keep something out of the landfill, the next is to make it better, here is a great example. Over at the blog Smart-Bottom Enterprises there is a great tutorial and witty story…