DIY belts
From tootsie roll wrappers to soda can tops, DIY happy has a link list of some fun projects to make your own belts with a recycle twist. Link.
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Crushed Can Art
Sure you can recycle your empty soda cans, but why not turn them into art? This blog showcases the crushed can art of Charles Kaufman who brings new life with his fun illustration style to these empty cans. Thanks to Dot Reynolds for sending this in! Link.
HOW TO – Make a kid’s bunny hat from an t-shirt
Luckybeans has the most adorable refashioning tutorial on how to make a bunny hat from a t-shirt. I like the added touch of the polka dot ribbons that contrast the stripes. Looks like a super quick and easy project. Link.
Wrist Pincushion
My Little Mochi has a handy tutorial on making a wrist pincushion from a plastic beverage cup and ponytail hair bands. This is super handy when you’re running around from sewing machine to craft table getting your sewing work done. Also as she mentions this is a great stocking stuff for any crafter. There’s no […]
Homemade recycled bags + stenciled’
CRAFT Flickr photo pool member Mommy Peace made a few nice bags from recycled materials and stenciled them on up… – Link. Related: Recycled sweater bags – Link. POSCH – Reusable shopping bags – Link. Super Eggplant’s Tote Bags 101 – Link. Bags made from recycled skateboads – Link.
Things to do with old tea leaves…
Here’s how to prepare recycled green tea leaves & a whole bunch of things to do with old tea leaves, my favorite… – “Pillows – Although it sounds weird at first, dried green tea leaves are an excellent option for an organic pillow. Not only soft when used in bulk, the faint aroma of the […]
Candy wrapper wrapper clutch purse
Here’s how to make Candy wrapper purses. These would be a lot of fun to take to the movies… Thanks Chincilla! – Link.
