How-To: Soda Tab Belt
The chain look is in for fall and I’m loving this recycled fashion option to make a soda tab belt by Tiffany of RePlayGround. This project is featured in her upcoming book that’s coming out in April 2011!
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How-To: Pantyhose Earrings
By Jennifer Perkins For some reason I hoard tights. I have leggings, fishnets, hose, tights, thigh highs – you name it. Sadly, several of these pairs have runs so bad they are no longer wearable. As I always say: If it will sit still long enough, I will make it into a piece of jewelry. […]
Reclaimed Tweed Pinecones
I love pinecones of all varieties and have them all over my cabin, but I had never seen tweed pinecones before peeping the ones made by Minnesota-based lilfishstudios. These gray and brown lovelies are made from felted reclaimed garment wool, and are hand-sewn. Their nature-inspired offerings don’t stop there. Also check out their beyond-adorable wool […]
How-To: Father’s Day Apron from Tote Bag
Need a crafty, useful, eco-friendly gift idea for Father’s Day? Betz White has a quick and easy tutorial for making an apron from a canvas tote, perfect for summer grilling. So clever! Plus, you know Dad will love anything you made yourself.
Maker Faire: Wine Barrel Taiko Drums
Creative reuse is a big theme every year at Maker Faire, and this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, taking place this weekend at the San Mateo Fairgrounds, is no exception. A group of taiko drummers from Wadaiko Newark are going to be on-site demonstrating how they make gorgeous taiko drums from reclaimed wine barrels. One […]
Sew Up a Set of Groovy Grocery Bag Placemats
By Diane Gilleland My local Trader Joe’s and New Seasons markets always have paper bags with wonderful graphics on them. I usually hoard a few in hopes of finding a perfect project for them, and now I have! Here, I’ve stitched the best parts together, patchwork-style, and fused them to a felt backing to make […]
Sew Up a Recycled Green Hat
In honor of the launch of the new 100% recyclable DASANI PlantBottle, made from a blend of up to 30% plant-based materials, DASANI has partnered up with PSIMadeThis.com founder/designer Erica Domesek to develop a limited edition Green Hat. The materials in this project are made from re-used and recycled materials to promote the importance of […]
