HOW TO – Make a Picture Frame Tray
On design*sponge, photographer Ashley Ann has great project on how to turn a picture frame into a customizable tray.
holiday projects
Metrocard Bike
Jonah @ MAKE writes: We’ve posted lots in the past about NYC Metrocard art projects, but this one might just take the cake. This Metrocard bicycle is completely covered with hundreds of the cards, perhaps to make a statement about human powered vehicles vs. taking mass transit and the environmental impact you will have (not […]
Jiffy Beach Cover-Up Made From An Old Towel
Instructables user lancmaltby shows you how to turn an old towel into a cute beach jacket cover up!
Hoodie Laptop Sleeve
Instructables user TabLeft (Roseville, CA) made this how-to for turning an old hooded sweatshirt into a sleeve for your laptop. It even uses the front pocket, great for storing your power cable. More: Theo Watson’s Hoodie Hotness Scarf + Hoodie = Scoodie
Odds-and-Ends Mobile
Plumpudding recently made her first-ever mobile, and she did a bang-up job. Her colorful creation was made using odds and ends like twigs, tin can lids, cardboard roll flowers, drinking straws and a cut-up yardstick.
Utz Bag Pocket
From the CRAFT Flickr Pool: user joonbeam (Arlington, MA) made this upcycled pocket from an Utz bag with the iconic snacking little girl.
No-sew all-American Hair Sash
Shelly at DIY Life recycled her cafe curtain trim and transformed it into this quick no-sew all American hair sash to celebrate the 4th.