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How to Make a Vest from an Old Pullover Sweater

leethal, contributor | November 2nd, 20124 comments

Reconstruct that sweater that you're bored with to turn it into a cute new vest with custom embellishments of your choice!

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How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part One

erika_kern, contributor | September 7th, 201229 comments

This quilt is a great way to reuse the T-shirts you have that are too full of memories to throw away but too full of holes (or too small!) to wear.

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How to Make a Custom Clock

leethal, contributor | December 15th, 20119 comments

Make a personalized new clock from an old recycled one, or even use the clock parts to make one on a separate object for a crazy, cool gift!

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How to Make a Bangle from a Vintage Map

gabizoidal, member | May 7th, 200915 comments

Here's a terrific project that'll keep you in touch with where you've been as you venture to places yet to be discovered. They are also the perfect handmade present for any traveler. Check them out: you'll never be lost again!

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Recycle Metal Cans into Hanging Flower Baskets for a Spring Party!

susanstars, contributor | May 3rd, 20096 comments

Make simple, inexpensive, and cheerful hanging flower "baskets" out of recycled metal cans! These would be perfect to decorate a backyard or patio for a spring party, an informal wedding, or just for fun.

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How to Make a Recycled Clothespin Bag

LindaPermann, contributor | April 29th, 20097 comments

Here's another use for your recycled jeans: a hanging clothespin bag to encourage you to air-dry your clothing when possible.

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How to Make a Two-Color A-Line Tee Skirt

leethal, contributor | April 28th, 200920 comments

You won't need a pattern or any major sewing experience to cut two recycled T-shirts into panels and sew them into a super-simple and comfortable skirt!

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How to Make a Headband from an Old T-Shirt

leethal, contributor | April 21st, 200915 comments

Use a recycled T-shirt and some basic sewing to make a comfortable and cute headband that ties in the back and holds your hair in place.

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How to Make a Recycled Fabric Cuff

leethal, contributor | April 14th, 20094 comments

Take a couple scraps of leftover fabric and use your basic sewing skills to make a custom cuff, adding whatever embellishments you like to personalize it.

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How to Turn Recycling into a Beautiful Vase

erika_kern, contributor | April 8th, 200922 comments

Reuse yesterday's cast-offs by turning them into a striking and modern spring vase.

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How to Make Recycled Cotton Art Yarn

leethal, contributor | March 31st, 20099 comments

Use natural fibers, recycled from unwanted sweaters, and spin them together on a wheel or drop spindle with some thread, buttons, and beads to make your own unique art yarn!

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How to Make a Cat Castle and Scratching Post

leethal, contributor | February 14th, 20094 comments

Build a multiroom kitty castle and a big scratching post for your cat with all recycled materials!

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How to Make No-Sew Camera Sleeves with Recycled Socks

leethal, contributor | January 31st, 20093 comments

If you got a new point-and-shoot camera for a holiday gift and are now in need of a crafty case idea, here are a few versions of the supereasy no-sew sock camera sleeve concept.

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How to Transform a Tired Tote with Patchwork

LindaPermann, contributor | January 28th, 20095 comments

Give your stained, logo-ed, and tired totes a makeover by adding a strip of patchwork fabric. This is a great way to use up your scraps to make a bag so cute you'll never forget to bring it with you to the grocery store.

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Upcycle Ugly Buttons into Pretty Coasters

LindaPermann, contributor | January 21st, 200911 comments

Use the boring buttons that you can't help but hang on to to make a sweet set of crochet coasters.

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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Simple, Stylish Craft Storage!

susanstars, contributor | January 18th, 20095 comments

I decorated some plain aluminum cans from the recycling bin with strands of my favorite beads for a quick and easy storage idea—this one holds all my scissors in one handy place!

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Experimental Recycled Sleeve Dyeing with Food Dyes

leethal, contributor | December 14th, 20088 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 10 days. Use the sleeve of a recycled wool sweater to dye some experimental yarn with Kool-Aid or food coloring. A perfect gift for your knitting loved one!

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How to Make a Custom Photo Album

leethal, contributor | October 16th, 20085 comments

Use recycled T-shirt fabric to make an embellished cover for a photo album gift, and use this extra time to fill it with special photos, captions, and more!

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How to Make an Embellished Blanket with Recycled Sweaters

leethal, contributor | October 9th, 20087 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 11 weeks. Make this personalized wool blanket from pieces of felted sweaters, covered with embroidery, appliqué, and whatever else you want to do!

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How to Make a Mini Tote out of Embroidered Jeans

JenniferStern, contributor | June 24th, 200812 comments

If you have some cool embroidered denim lurking around in your closet that you haven't worn in years...or maybe months, pull it out and remake it into a hip bag!

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