there's no such thing as leftovers - the pants tutorial
when repurposing or refashioning an item, there is no such thing as leftovers in my house. after having so much fun making dresses from men's shirt's, (see dress here) i created these pants...
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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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Laundry Bag Apron Skirt
Made from a laundry bag found at the salvation army. Kept the drawstring closure for waist, cut off the botton, added a contrasting ruffle and then used leftover laundry bag and more ruffle...
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Bottle Cap Tag Art
Great Mothers, Father's Day or Teacher Gift Idea: Shipping Tag Bottle Cap Magnet Set See my tutorial here: http://www.outsidethemargins.com/photos.php?gallery=59 Enjoy!
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Add your plain hairpin
Do you have some plain hair pin in your accecoiress box? Take a few minutes and you'll see hoe different they'll look. I use flower buttons and crochet flowers and small cutie dolls. You only need a...
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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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A Shell-Encrusted Set of 2 Entry Tables & 2 Wall Sconces For A Home In Palm Beach
This was a custom project for a client in Palm Beach Florida. I already loved working with shells, and this project was a big one but it does have that WOW factor.
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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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Not So Quick May Day Basket
Anyone else sick of getting plastic cup May Day baskets? I'm obsessed with fusing plastic bags together to make new creations, so MD baskets were the perfect solution. It takes a little longer than...
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Sock Monkey Apocalypse!
These cute sock monkeys were super easy to make, there's ton's of tutorials on the internets for them; you can check out my experience here!
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Reconstructed Costco Tee Shirt
3 commentsI have been inspired by all you crafty ladies (and gents) to try my hand at t-shirt reconstruction. I painted mine with my watercolor roses. Hope you enjoy. It was a lot of fun to make.
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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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in bloom - men's shirt into toddler dress
3 commentsi finally finished mackenzie's birthday dress. a little late for her birthday, but hey, we don't mind. this dress is repurposed or upcycled if you will, from one of my hubby's dress shirts. this...
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Reversible tote bag
A completely reversible tote bag from a pair of jeans leg and some floral cotton material. 1 bag 2 styles
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Appetite for Reconstruction
Wow! I can't believe my DVD debut is actually fit for my parents to watch. Here's how two crafters and an independent video company created a true D.I.Y. craft DVD.
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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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