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How to Recycle Fabric Scraps...into Restyled Shoes!

Diane Gilleland, contributor | April 10th, 20097 comments

You know those tiny pieces of fabric you've been saving? The ones too small to sew and too pretty to toss? Why not use them to upgrade a pair of old canvas shoes?

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How to Add to Your Bottom Line

Mary Ray, contributor | April 10th, 20093 comments

Whether you’re starting from scratch or restyling an existing garment, here are some ideas that will make the most of your hemlines.

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Crafty Inspiration Redux: Plastic Bottle Lampshades

Linda Permann, contributor | April 9th, 20091 comment

The more you look for something specific, the more you find it. Here's another fantastic inspiration point for crafty recyclers.

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How to Make a Belted Skirt from a Men's Dress Shirt

Christine Haynes, member | April 9th, 200916 comments

Be green and turn a thrift-store score into a whole new garment! No one will be the wiser, I promise!

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How to Turn Recycling into a Beautiful Vase

Erika Kern, contributor | April 8th, 200921 comments

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

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Yudu Party!

Jessica Aframe, contributor | April 8th, 20092 comments

Check out the results from my Yudu screen printing party!

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Dress Up Your Bike with a Crocheted Seat Cover

Linda Permann, contributor | April 8th, 20095 comments

Here's another incentive to using your bike inestead of your car: You can look cute while you commute.

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How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan

cal patch, contributor | April 7th, 200922 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 a Vest from an Old Pullover Sweater

Lee Meredith, contributor | April 7th, 20093 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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The Craftonomics of Our Handmade Nation

Jennifer Worick, contributor | April 6th, 20096 comments

With the premiere of Handmade Nation, I started pondering the indie craft movement, economics, and beyond.

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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!

Susan Beal, contributor | April 5th, 200915 comments

I'm starting a garden with some little seedlings and thought I'd transplant them into bright, pretty cans for their first few weeks. This is a super easy project, perfect for beginners like me!

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How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes

Diane Gilleland, contributor | April 3rd, 20095 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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Make a Vase Out of a Plastic Bottle

Linda Permann, contributor | April 2nd, 20095 comments

Here's another ingenious use of a plastic soda bottle, and step-by-step photos make it easy to duplicate.

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How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

kayte terry, contributor | April 2nd, 200917 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 Create an Easy Double-Weave Spring Vase

Tina Hilton, contributor | April 2nd, 200910 comments

Embellish a handwoven basket with artisan yarns, insert a vase, and you have a beautiful way to display spring blooms!

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How to Make an Eco-Friendly Corsage

Erika Kern, contributor | April 1st, 200913 comments

Crafting with care for Mother Earth needn't lack glamour! Organic bamboo jersey and broken costume jewelery combine to make a green corsage fit for your favorite fashionista.

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Get Tied up in Refashioning!

Linda Permann, contributor | April 1st, 2009

Designer Nicole Deponte crafts stunning ascots, cuffs, and more from old neck ties.

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How to Make Recycled Cotton Art Yarn

Lee Meredith, 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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