Stacie of Stars for Streetlights shares how she came up with a clever way to display some of her collection of vintage cameras by repurposing them to create a lamp base. I realized that there is not enough time in the day for me to use my entire camera collection. So instead of keeping my […]
From Sebastien Demeulenaere comes this wall-mounted fixture made from reused crates. The orange light emanating from the inside gives great ambiance, and the filter can be switched out at will to provide different colors. Of course, the use of otherwise-discarded materials is certainly a bonus in my book.
Instead of throwing away waste vegetable oil, Lynne from Massachusetts converts the oil to fuel – and stands to win a MakerBot Replicator for her efforts! Read more for details on how you could win a new 3D printer.
Crafters know, almost better than anyone, how one of the best ways to go green with projects is repurposing an existing object, garment or accessory. It’s not just economical, it’s environmentally friendly, and it’s no surprise that crafters excel at upcrafting. This week’s book excerpt is a great example of repurposing and refashioning to maximize […]
Dana of MADE has a great reuse for those plastic eggs that seem to multiply right after Easter. They look easy and fun and are perfect for holidays or other special occasions. Brilliant, indeed! More: How-To: Foil And Plastic Egg Mushrooms @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Host a Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt @Craftzine.com blog Plastic Egg Garland @Craftzine.com […]
Our first Flashback for May fits right in with our UpCraft theme this month, as we focus on recycled, upcycled and repurposed projects. Since we’re heading in to summer, it’s the perfect time to put together this handy beach bag using an old towel and some scraps of fabric for the straps. I’m thinking of […]
Living Locurto made an awesome upcycled Storm Trooper out of am old milk jug for her little man who needed someone to attack with his light saber. What a great way to re-use AND entertain your small fry harnessing the force.
