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

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

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | May 3rd, 201254 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

How to Turn Old Sheets into Shopping Totes

erika_kern, contributor | April 25th, 201235 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 Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes

How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes

Sister_Diane, contributor | April 3rd, 201212 comments

Raid your recycle bin for cardboard cereal and pizza boxes, and you can create pretty, sturdy baskets in lots of colors!

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How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

kaytet, contributor | March 22nd, 201221 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

How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 15th, 201223 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 Necktie Valentines

How to Make Necktie Valentines

Sister_Diane, contributor | February 14th, 201211 comments

If you have some neckties around, they're the perfect raw material for a cute Valentine heart that's not too frilly and has lots of crafty uses.

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How to Make Your Own Valentine

How to Make Your Own Valentine

erika_kern, contributor | January 25th, 201221 comments

No Valentine? No problem! Just make your own using an old wool sweater and some scraps from around your craft space. How romantic!

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How to Make a Recycled Dog Sweater

How to Make a Recycled Dog Sweater

CalPatch, contributor | January 12th, 201232 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

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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Enter to Win on ThreadsMagazine.com

Enter to Win on ThreadsMagazine.com

VictoriaNorth, senior web producer | October 28th, 2011

Head over to ThreadsMagazine.com and enter for your chance to win "Deploy That Fabric" by Jen Eskridge

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Make a Door Desk

Make a Door Desk

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | September 15th, 2011

This tutorial from Fine Woodworking will show you how to turn an old door into a desk or table.

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Book Giveaway: Puppet Play

Book Giveaway: Puppet Play

mgiroux, senior editorial intern | July 27th, 201140 comments

Enter for your chance to win Diana Schoenbrun's great new book.

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Get Your Bead On

Get Your Bead On

smcfarland, associate editor | July 1st, 20112 comments

It's easy to add beads to garments - at the neck or anywhere!

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Make a Family Cookbook for Mothers Day or a Wedding Shower!

Make a Family Cookbook for Mother's Day or a Wedding Shower!

susanstars, contributor | May 5th, 20117 comments

A handmade cookbook full of treasured family recipes is a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day or for a newly married couple. You can make it as simple and homemade or as sleek and professional as you like!

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How to Make Sweater Dog Toys

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

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

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 Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan

How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan

CalPatch, contributor | February 1st, 201132 comments

A little crochet and a bit of sewing transform an old tee into a cute cardi with a ruffled sleeve. It's a perfect piece for transitioning your wardrobe into spring!

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How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves

How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves

Sister_Diane, contributor | January 13th, 201130 comments

You can sew up a tiny rice pack to nestle in the palms of your favorite gloves in about ten minutes. Then, pop your gloves in the microwave for a few seconds, and presto! Cozy warm hands!

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How to Make Hats from Recycled Sweaters

How to Make Hats from Recycled Sweaters

CalPatch, contributor | December 9th, 201028 comments

Here's a project you can use to make gifts for him, her, and the little ones, too! And it probably won't cost you a penny.

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