Judging a book (bag) by it's cover- by Caitlin Phillips
Keep in mind, this is NOT my craft. I just wanted to share this with everyone because I thought it was just so creatvie and so great. I came across this story a few days ago. My mom had...
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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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Stop Light Lens Dish
I bought several plastic stop light lenses with the idea that I would do something with them, but what? I'm sure everyone has boxes and drawers of items that will be something someday, they are all...
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Denim bag - Bird & Wind
I made a small (5 1/8" x 5 1/4" excluding fringe) denim shoulder bag - out of a leg remnant from a pair of jeans that were made into shorts. The spiral design on the bottom of the...
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upcycled tee bag
2 commentsBag made from upcycled materials. Tee used for the exterior front and back, reused denim for bag bottom, repurposed handle and the liner is made from hand dying old linens! I love reusing any...
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Tab Curtain-tastic!
I made this out of about 40 plastic bags that were lying around my house, 560 soda tabs, some rocks right outside of my apartment door and a belt I got at goodwill, but wouldn't fit me. All in all...
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Recycled Materials Raised Garden Container
This is raised bed garden container made entirely of recycled materials and hard work. I am going to plant an edible organic garden in it this year!
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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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Ribbon Flower Ballerinaesque Shoes
I made these shoes with tutorials and added a loop to the inside back to pull the ribbon through for the ankles. I made a tutorial for the ribbon flower on the toe...
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Carved Food Art
Hi, I work as a caterer from home. I created both these two pieces of food art just this week. In the first photo, I carved a fellow who is playing his guitar. I presented the first one to a...
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Recycled closet door Wall Art
2 commentsI took old closet doors, cut them in squares with a circular saw, covered them up with an old curtain fabric, gessoed and painted it with acrylic paints. Attached picture hangers and mounted it as...
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Stylish ReFashion
1 commentAt The Green Vixen we are all about stylish, handmade and refashioned clothes and accessories - You'll love it!
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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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Recycled wool sweater and tin can Herb Garden
3 commentsYou'll need an old wool sweater, empty cans and some starter plants (or seeds.) Wash the sweater in hot water on the highest agitation setting of your wash to make it felt upnbspnbspYou...
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Recycled Calvin & Hobbes bamboo tile necklace and bangle bracelet set
Necklace pendant: I cut up a bamboo tile placemat (see photo, under the necklace stand) and decoupaged Calvin & Hobbes comics on it. Bangle Bracelet: I cut up more Calvin & Hobbes comics and...
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Hand Embroidery!
2 commentsOne of the biggest "craft" trends that I've noticed recently is that of embroidery, hand & machine. We've gotten into embroidering just about anything. I've even seen an article recently on a...
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