How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part One
22 commentsThis quilt is a great way to reuse the T-shirts you have that are too full of memories to throw away but too full of holes (or too small!) to wear.
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How to Make a Felt Baby Toy with a Crinkly, Crackly Recycled Surprise!
15 commentsBabies seem to find things that make noise irresistible...so I recycled two empty plastic wipes packages into a secret crackler inside a simple felt owl toy for my daughter! She loves grabbing it and hearing that satisfying crispy, crinkly sound.
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Book Giveaway: Eco Craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle
243 commentsLeave your comment here to win a copy of "Eco Craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle" by Susan Wasinger.
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How to Add a Zippered Pocket to Your Favorite Hiking Top
4 commentsTake the iPod with you without having to stick it under your bra strap or waistband!
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How to Recycle Fabric Scraps...into Restyled Shoes!
7 commentsYou know those tiny pieces of fabric you've been saving? The ones too small to sew and too pretty to toss? Why not use them to upgrade a pair of old canvas shoes?
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How to Add to Your Bottom Line
3 commentsWhether you’re starting from scratch or restyling an existing garment, here are some ideas that will make the most of your hemlines.
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Crafty Inspiration Redux: Plastic Bottle Lampshades
1 commentThe more you look for something specific, the more you find it. Here's another fantastic inspiration point for crafty recyclers.
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How to Make a Belted Skirt from a Men's Dress Shirt
14 commentsBe green and turn a thrift-store score into a whole new garment! No one will be the wiser, I promise!
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How to Turn Recycling into a Beautiful Vase
19 commentsReuse yesterday's cast-offs by turning them into a striking and modern spring vase.
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Dress Up Your Bike with a Crocheted Seat Cover
5 commentsHere's another incentive to using your bike inestead of your car: You can look cute while you commute.
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How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan
22 commentsA little crochet and a bit of sewing transform an old tee into a cute cardi with a ruffled sleeve. It's a perfect piece for transitioning your wardrobe into spring!
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How to Make a Vest from an Old Pullover Sweater
3 commentsReconstruct that sweater that you're bored with to turn it into a cute new vest with custom embellishments of your choice!
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The Craftonomics of Our Handmade Nation
6 commentsWith the premiere of Handmade Nation, I started pondering the indie craft movement, economics, and beyond.
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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!
15 commentsI'm starting a garden with some little seedlings and thought I'd transplant them into bright, pretty cans for their first few weeks. This is a super easy project, perfect for beginners like me!
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How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes
5 commentsRaid your recycle bin for cardboard cereal and pizza boxes, and you can create pretty, sturdy baskets in lots of colors!
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Make a Vase Out of a Plastic Bottle
5 commentsHere's another ingenious use of a plastic soda bottle, and step-by-step photos make it easy to duplicate.
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How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag
17 commentsTote your groceries in style with this cute bag printed with real apples. Printmaking doesn't get any easier than this!
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How to Create an Easy Double-Weave Spring Vase
9 commentsEmbellish a handwoven basket with artisan yarns, insert a vase, and you have a beautiful way to display spring blooms!
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How to Make an Eco-Friendly Corsage
12 commentsCrafting with care for Mother Earth needn't lack glamour! Organic bamboo jersey and broken costume jewelery combine to make a green corsage fit for your favorite fashionista.
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