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 Pink embroidery magnet Heart... Make it pink

Pink embroidery magnet Heart... Make it pink

Another cute heart magnet. :-))

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Why Upcycled Fashion?

UpCycling: Taking something and reusing or recycling it in a way that increases its value.Why is this important?Think of all the waste we create by making something new. Take clothing manufacturers...

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Hand Made Crowns

Hand Made Crowns

Have some fun with household junk! Make a paper crown with cardboard, cards,  book covers, cereal boxes and more! Be inventive, (swirl sticks, dice, patches, old markers, matches or birthday...

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Pink Circles Brooch. ( Make it Pink )

Pink Circles Brooch. ( Make it Pink )

The brooch is handmade using 7 layers of cotton fabric in different sizes. I put them together randomly and in the middle I added a white cream vintage button with some beads. It measures 4" long by...

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Generation Green Couture

Generation Green Couture

What do you get when you get a group of 8 - 11 year old girls who love Project Runway and a room full of recycled materials? Generation Green Couture! The girls created amazing fashions and...

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Button Bracelets Revisited

Button Bracelets Revisited

I've been inspired, and have been on a bracelet making kick.  Getting ready for Craft Fair Season to start up.  Hope you enjoy! You can find me at glorijane.etsy.com

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"Trash To Treasure" Contest Awarding New Laptop & Printer

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How to make a drawstring halter top or dress

How to make a drawstring halter top or dress

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Make your own drawstring halter top from old t-shirts or jersy knit fabric.  This project requires minimal sewing skills and can be done in minutes! 

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Black Circles Wallet.

Black Circles Wallet.

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They are my new and exclusive cute little purses. One-of-a-kind!It is made using a cotton fabric in orange. I added two black circles applique with some buttons to the front of the bag. To give the...

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How to Make a Recycled Magazine Flower

How to Make a Recycled Magazine Flower

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Learn a great way to recycle old magazines into something beautiful in this video tutorial.

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dad's tie to gadget case

dad's tie to gadget case

Tired of getting that special dad in your life a new tie for Father's Day? Here's a fun restyling project you can make with all those old ties he never wears.

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Reuphostered chairs using curtain fabric

Reuphostered chairs using curtain fabric

My dinning room chairs were looking kinda drab.  I had some curtain fabric and I used it to reupholster my dinning room chairs.  It was a simple way to update my dinning room.  Just...

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Pillowcase Tote Bag

Pillowcase Tote Bag

I have a slight obession with handbags and totebags, but really don't like sewing.  I had a few zippered pillowcases my mom had given me but I never used.  I chose to use one of Jodi Kahns...

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Deb Did It

Deb Did It

we love this idea to use our favorite old t shirts we refuse to give away...now we are scouring Thrift Stores to buy more!

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there's no such thing as leftovers - the pants tutorial

there's no such thing as leftovers - the pants tutorial

when repurposing or refashioning an item, there is no such thing as leftovers in my house. after having so much fun making dresses from men's shirt's, (see  dress here) i created these pants...

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in bloom - men's shirt into toddler dress

in bloom - men's shirt into toddler dress

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i finally finished mackenzie's birthday dress. a little late for her birthday, but hey, we don't mind. this dress is repurposed or upcycled if you will, from one of my hubby's dress shirts. this...

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Appetite for Reconstruction

Appetite for Reconstruction

Wow! I can't believe my DVD debut is actually fit for my parents to watch. Here's how two crafters and an independent video company created a true D.I.Y. craft DVD.

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Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn

Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn

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Instead of buying yarn, try reusing what you already have. Here are eight unusual materials that have been upcycled into yarn.

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Recycled wool sweater and tin can Herb Garden

Recycled wool sweater and tin can Herb Garden

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You'll need an old wool sweater, empty cans and some starter plants (or seeds.)  Wash the sweater in hot water on the highest agitation setting of your wash to make it felt upnbspnbspYou...

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Earth Hat

Earth Hat

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Made from a jacket I bought years ago that never fit right.  I couldn’t bring myself to donate it because I love the fabric so much.  So with a little inspiration from this contest, I...

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