How to Make Monogrammed Napkins from a Vintage Sheet
1 commentTurn an old sheet with a pretty pattern into wedding napkins with some ripping and simple lino-printing.
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The "Times" They Are A-Changing: How to Make a Basket from a Newspaper
51 commentsA 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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Make a Revamped Sparkle Necklace and Earrings Set!
3 commentsRework a forgotten piece of vintage costume jewelry into this striking earrings and necklace set, perfect for a gift or a summer wedding! This project is very flexible—just choose an old necklace you haven’t worn for a while and salvage the beads for an all-new configuration.
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Recycled Jeans Transformed into a Wedding Dress!
9 commentsHow cool is this: blue jeans reconstructed into a wedding gown...bleached white!
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How to Make a Something Old, Something New Ring Pillow
3 commentsCraft a patchwork ring pillow that incorporates something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!
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How to Make a Bridal T
6 commentsThis project is for the nontraditional bride who wants to look special in a more casual way. Make it for your friend who's getting married, and all the bridesmaids will want one, too!
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Recycle Metal Cans into Hanging Flower Baskets for a Spring Party!
5 commentsMake 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 Top from Your Dad's Silk Ties
6 commentsThis top ain't screaming, "Look at me, I'm made from my dad's ties!"
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Winners of the Crafty by Nature Contest
Announcing the winners of the Crafty by Nature Challenge. Find out which eco-friendly project won the grand prize Yudu personal screen printer and which natural creations garnered Red Heart runner-up prize packages!
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How to Make a Recycled Clothespin Bag
6 commentsHere'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
20 commentsYou 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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Resparkle an Old Handbag with Spring Flowers!
7 commentsRevive a plain vintage or secondhand purse with a handful of rhinestones for a pretty new look—just in time for spring!
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How Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth
6 commentsBeautiful tablecloths get stains. When the spots start to add up, use some spray paint to cover them up and transform your beautiful tablecloth into a work of art!
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How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
22 commentsEmpty soda cans yield shiny metal and pretty graphics—and they combine beautifully in this cool floral pin.
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How to Recycle The New York Times into a Surface Relief Collage
1 commentThe New York Times never looked so cool! This collage was made using copies of The New York Times the week of President Obama's Inauguration. Isn't it amazing what a little acrylic paint can do?
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How to Make a Light out of a CD Spindle
19 commentsTurn a CD spindle destined for the landfill into a modern, little lamp with some simple tools and transparency paper.
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Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn
9 commentsInstead of buying yarn, try reusing what you already have. Here are eight unusual materials that have been upcycled into yarn.
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How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two
14 commentsLast week we covered blocking the quilt front using all the T-shirts you love but never wear; this week we turn that patchwork into a quilt!
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How to Make a Recycled Bib
10 commentsCombine a few choice fabric scraps with pieces cut from old pants to make a durable, cute bib for baby.
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Check Out the Entries in the Crafty by Nature Contest!
1 commentThe Crafty by Nature Contest is now closed. Check back on Thursday, April 30th to see the winners.
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