HOW TO – Make a Recycled Bath Mat
The {NewNew} York Street Team turns it’s focus to your DIY house or apartment. Here, cakehouse.etsy.com shows us how to recycle a an old towel into a snazzy bath mat. Thanks Kimm!
holiday projects
HOW TO: Scrappy Hot Pad Tutorial
My Byrd House posted a tutorial for making a quilted hot pad from fabric scraps. The hot pads are great gift ideas especially since I hate ever throwing anything away.
Refashioned Sweater Tote Tutorial
Cindygert shows you how to refashion an old sweater into a bag in her sewing tutorial.
Mosaic Tree Table
Craftster string theory revived an inexpensive Goodwill table with a fun tree mosaic. This is a great idea for a fun and inexpensive table that kids will love.
Banana Box Chandelier
This recycled chandelier is totally bananas: boxes, that is. Dutch designer Anneke Jakobs made this pleasant creation and some plans for you to make your own! Via Core77.
Mod Ribbon Spool Display Cubbies
Paper and Stitch took vintage ribbon holders and turned them into mod ribbon spool display cubbies, perfect for showing off her cute figurines.
HOW TO – Refashion a Men’s Shirt into a Skirt
Aimee at Label Free posted a tutorial for converting an XL men’s dress shirt into a skirt. She says it is simple with only a few seams. via Whip Up.