Go nuts for this cool hex nut coaster brought to you by Cathie Filian
Wondering what to make for Dad this Father’s Day? (June 21st) Cathie Filian has a ton of super fun and inovative projects including this fun hex nut coaster. If you have a Dad that would be into a hex nut coaster, I’ll…
Recycle newspapers into seed starters
I think this idea is brilliant! Who doesn’t get sale flyers each week in the mail or read a newspaper. What to do with them? Well here is a great idea from Pecan Sandies. She does a great job showing…
Turn old playing cards into decorative elements
Sister Diane over at CraftyPod goes to town cutting up old playing cards and turning them into some awesome embellishments. She also then shows how they can be used to make a tiny card-size journal or notebook using a layering effect.…
Recycle an old mouse pad into a spankin’ new one!
Over at The Long Thread there is a great tutorial on how to give a mouse pad a 10-minute makeover. I think this is a great idea for two reasons, there are tons of old dingy mouse pads lurking around that…
5 Months until Halloween-It’s never too early to start upcycling those Used Fedex Boxes in Gravestones
Dave Lowe over at his blog is always crafting for Halloween, he really outdoes himself each year. I want to post this now so you have plenty of time to save your Fedex boxes and repurpose them into some mighty fine…
Maker Faire’s Winner of The Editor’s Choice Award-Craftside-Turns Scraps into Swag
TreeHugger shares a great post about how the Craftside people turned the paper that gets printed in the beginnig of the printing process while callibrating the ink and colors into Makeready Journals that they gave away at this past weekend’s Maker Faire.
…Computer Keyboard Earrings
Make your own Computer Keyboard Earrings with this free DIY recycled jewelry tutorial
Sewing Pattern Reuses
Crafting Green World has a great post up, featuring a bunch of different ways to use old sewing pattern tissue paper. My favorites include the coasters pictured above and the flowers.
Beaded Cables
Tired of staring at those ugly computer cables? String some beads on them (as featured here) and you won’t feel the urge to hide them away next time company comes over!
Tire Trugs
Make yourself Trug baskets, perfect for carrying flowers, tools, and so much more. Traditionally made of wood and used to carry produce, you can turn junk yard finds into some unique versions to bring to the farmer’s market!
…Junk Mail Beads
Turn that boring old junk mail into amazing beads like these by following the tutorial over at the New New Blog! I’d love to have a necklace or a super rockin’ bracelet made out of beads like these, and can…
DIY Wedding Dresses
Yes, I got married almost two months ago. I still couldn’t help myself from admiring these DIY dresses featured over at Crafty Crafty. While I wouldn’t have made my own dress, after makin gall my own flowers I can definitely attest…
Position Available – Recycled Crafts Editor
It is with great regret that we are losing our fantastic Recycled Crafts editor Robyn due to family commitments.
We are now on the hunt for a new Recycled Crafts Editor. You should love recycling , love crafting and be able…
Magazine Wreath
Looking for a unique statement art piece to add to your home? Grab some magazines and roll up the pages to make a piece similar to this one, from Rag and Bone!
Looking for something a little smaller, but still want…
Condiment Caddy
What a great idea for carrying all your cook-out needs with you to the park this summer! The tutorial on Craft tells you how to take some recycled industrial light cases to make one for yourself!
Newspaper Hotplate
Maya Made links to this amazing hotplate, made from recycled newspapers. Her excitement at owning this gorgeous piece inspired her to try to create her own spirals - check out all the great things she’s made with them!
…“Reconstruct” DVD
Check out this amazing new DVD from Garth Johnson, of Extreme Craft. It’s called “Re-construct: Eo-Friendly Crafts Made Easy”! You can find a few great clips up on Craft, along with a link to purchase the amazing DVD.
Bonus? They’ve got…