Garbage Can Made from Garbage
Craftster user Lovething just made this cool-looking wastebin from coiled up magazine pages. This is a project from Mark Montano’s new book, The Big-Ass Book of Crafts, and is a beautiful way to recycle! Link.
holiday projects
Selvedge Bag
Lisa points us to a great way to make every scrap count: make a bag from your selvedges. I like the anecdotal patterning on this striped creation by Jodie on the Vintage Ric Rac blog – Link.
Crackery Tableware
Designer Joana Meroz reclaims cracked china transforms it into beautiful work once again. She writes: I celebrate their imperfections by glazing each crack in gold luster, and further transform it by turning the golden crack into a flower, placing the transfer of a blossom on one end, and a transfer of roots on the other. […]
Recycled Tablecloth Sachets
Carrie from Sommer Designs shares a great idea for how to use up those adorable but damaged tablecloths you find at the thrift store or flea market: cut ’em up and turn them into pretty lavender sachets! Link.
Rabbit Washcloth from an Old Pullover
Hanni made these easy-sew washcloths from an old pullover, and she says they’ll make a great easter present. To me they seem like a good way to get kids excited about washing up – Link.
HOW TO – Make a Recycled Bath Mat
Montessori by Hand shares a great tutorial on how to create a colorful bathmat using various fabric scraps and an old terrycloth towel. [via] Link.
Girls Spring Mini Tote
Betz White is getting ready for Easter with this project on how to make this cute as pie girls spring mini tote made from felted recycled sweaters. Link.