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Waterskin Canteen

Waterskin Canteen

Hi, all! This is my tutorial on how to make your very own waterskin! As a kid, hiking through the Rockies, Appalachia and the Alps, I always loved to carry a waterskin instead of a canteen, mainly because it’s easy to handle and not made of rock-hard plastic. Traditional waterskins were made of cow bladders […]

Fringed Sunglass Clutch

Fringed Sunglass Clutch

Now that it is summer time I can’t live without my sunglasses. I tote them everywhere I go. We’ve all made our own pair of jean cutoffs, but what do you do with all the extra fabric? Waste not, want not as our grandmothers taught us. Why not turn the excess denim into a stylish […]

Tile Mosaic Magic

Tile Mosaic Magic

Do you have tile or marble from a home improvement project that you just don’t know what to do with? All you need is enough small pieces of tile to outline the number(s) or object of your choice and a larger piece on which they will all fit and you are on your way to […]

Scrap Paper Woven Basket

Scrap Paper Woven Basket

This basket makes a great case for recycling. It’s the perfect project for large pieces of scrap paper like gift wrap and newspaper. Even old maps can be transformed into beautiful new baskets like this woven map basket project. Weaving a basket is the perfect way to combine a traditional crafting technique with upcycled materials. […]