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How to Make a Machine-Embroidered Felted Wool Tote

JenniferStern, contributor | September 7th, 201210 comments

Here are some tips on felting an old sweater, embroidering on felted wool, and inserting a zippered pocket into a lining. Put them all together to make your own felted wool tote or bag!

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How to Personalize Your Reusable Grocery Tote

JenniferStern, contributor | August 10th, 20122 comments

Make a quick gift by adding a special message or name to a reusable grocery tote—or show that you recycle and reuse by personalizing your own tote!

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How to Embellish Flip-Flops with Crochet

LindaPermann, contributor | June 20th, 201212 comments

Dress up your dowdy flip-flops with scrap yarn and a button embellishment!

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How to Make a Stacked-Button Necklace

kaytet, contributor | June 12th, 201214 comments

Most of the time we look at buttons from the front, but what to do when you have a whole bunch of not-so-exciting buttons? Stack them up and make some accessories!

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The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | May 3rd, 201258 comments

A plump issue of the Sunday New York Times, a gray and rainy day, and perhaps one too many cups of coffee turned out to be the perfect combination of ingredients for a fast and fashionable recycling project. Pour yourself a cup of joe, finish the crossword puzzle, and get busy weaving.

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How to Turn Old Sheets into Shopping Totes

erika_kern, contributor | April 25th, 201236 comments

Vintage linens are a great source for fun fabrics! Here's a project to turn them into great reusable shopping bags for your next grocery outing.

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How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

kaytet, contributor | March 22nd, 201222 comments

Tote your groceries in style with this cute bag printed with real apples. Printmaking doesn't get any easier than this!

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How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 15th, 201226 comments

Empty soda cans yield shiny metal and pretty graphics—and they combine beautifully in this cool floral pin.

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How to Make a Recycled Dog Sweater

CalPatch, contributor | January 12th, 201233 comments

Your pooch deserves to look stylish, too! An outdated human sweater provides the raw materials for an au courant canine version.

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How to Make a Business Card Holder . . . From Playing Cards

Sister_Diane, contributor | December 12th, 20117 comments

Here's a great small gift for guys: a compact, water-resistant, cool case for business cards. Once you're familiar with the process, you can make them in minutes.

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How to Make Sweater Dog Toys

erika_kern, contributor | March 3rd, 201110 comments

After all my sweater projects, I was left with one thing besides great crafts...sleeves! What to do? Why, make dog toys, of course! Soft, squeaky dog toys!

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Crafting with VHS Tapes

Sister_Diane, contributor | February 24th, 201153 comments

You'd be surprised by the number of things you can do with an old videotape! I made bookends, gift wrap, jewelry, flowers, and a notebook.

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How to Restyle a T-Shirt into a Ruffly Cardigan

CalPatch, contributor | February 18th, 201151 comments

Here's another way to upcycle those old tees into a romantic little throw-on for spring! You'll want one in every color...

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How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry

Sister_Diane, contributor | September 23rd, 201044 comments

If you have a surplus of old magazines, tear out some pages and whip up a pretty coiled pendant. They're so quick to make, you can build a whole wardrobe of them!

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Men's Shirt Makeover

CommonThreads, member | June 16th, 20108 comments

I have seen lots of men's shirt makeovers lately and decided to try my own! It is basically two rectangles of fabric with an elastic casing at the top and two straps. Here is the finished...

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