Resparkle an Old Handbag with Spring Flowers!
4 commentsRevive a plain vintage or secondhand purse with a handful of rhinestones for a pretty new look—just in time for spring!
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How Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth
6 commentsBeautiful tablecloths get stains. When the spots start to add up, use some spray paint to cover them up and transform your beautiful tablecloth into a work of art!
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How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
17 commentsEmpty soda cans yield shiny metal and pretty graphics—and they combine beautifully in this cool floral pin.
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How to Recycle The New York Times into a Surface Relief Collage
1 commentThe New York Times never looked so cool! This collage was made using copies of The New York Times the week of President Obama's Inauguration. Isn't it amazing what a little acrylic paint can do?
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How to Make a Light out of a CD Spindle
19 commentsTurn a CD spindle destined for the landfill into a modern, little lamp with some simple tools and transparency paper.
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Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn
6 commentsInstead of buying yarn, try reusing what you already have. Here are eight unusual materials that have been upcycled into yarn.
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How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two
13 commentsLast week we covered blocking the quilt front using all the T-shirts you love but never wear; this week we turn that patchwork into a quilt!
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How to Make a Recycled Bib
8 commentsCombine a few choice fabric scraps with pieces cut from old pants to make a durable, cute bib for baby.
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Check Out the Entries in the Crafty by Nature Contest!
1 commentThe Crafty by Nature Contest is now closed. Check back on Thursday, April 30th to see the winners.
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Get Tied Up in Refashioning!
3 commentsCheck out these amazing ascots, cuffs, belts, and more from etsy seller Lillian Asterfield.
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How to Make a No-Sew Braided-Strap Tank
3 commentsSpring and summer call for an arsenal of strappy tank tops, so here's a restyle to kick off your warm-weather wardrobe! And did I mention there's NO SEWING involved?
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How to Make a Headband from an Old T-Shirt
10 commentsUse a recycled T-shirt and some basic sewing to make a comfortable and cute headband that ties in the back and holds your hair in place.
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Go Outside and Get Naturally Crafty
2 commentsUse your surroundings both as inspiration and as a rich source of crafting supplies.
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Recycle Baby Food Jars into Terrariums and Tea Kits!
4 commentsSave a few empty baby food jars (or any other small glass containers) and turn them into sweet little presents for friends! I made a chai-tea kit and a teeny-tiny terrarium with mine, but the possibilities are endless.
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Cosa Verde: For Earth-Friendly Crafters
2 commentsEco-conscious artisans and buyers alike should check out the new Web site Cosa Verde, an environmentally focused marketplace.
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How to Make a Magazine Reed Box
34 commentsIf you save old magazines, try tearing out some pages to make these colorful reeds. You can use them to cover all kinds of things, like this pretty storage box.
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Hair Accessories Made from Vintage Costume Jewelry
2 commentsAdd some glam to your up-do with these fancy hair accessories from OhFaro Davis-Nail.
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Crafters Will Save the World
1 commentIn this age of overconsumption, the world can learn important lessons from crafters: doing things yourself, reusing materials, and making heirlooms meant to last.
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How to Turn Your Glass Bottles into Modern Bud Vases
3 commentsDig through your recycling bin for glass bottles to make these pretty little etched vases.
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Create a Yarn Remnant Necklace with a Natural Twist
9 commentsLeftover lengths of organic yarn, found objects from nature, and natural embellishments make a one-of-a-kind necklace.
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