Previously we featured these designer stools made from recycled New York Times Sunday papers. A truly artistic endeavor. Today I came across a simpler version of the same idea: making stools from glossy recycled magazines. To make a recycled paper stool, best are .4” thick magazines (1 cm), rolled up tightly. As you can see, [...]
This royal pet bed befit a little prince, dog! An adorable recycled furniture makeover. photo credit: Sara Allaman We have all seen unsightly TV’s by the side of the road. Giant monsters! Well, self-acclaimed Pinterest-‘addict’ Sara Allaman knew just what to do with it!!! The 1,2,3 how-to DIY instructions There’s not an official how-to, [...]
Today’s Features These are the top features of the projects that seems to have inspired us the most in last week’s linky party. I love each and every one of them. What about you? What’s your favorite, now that you are getting a close-up look at them???!! Studded Wrap Watch Tutorial. Kristina [...]
We’ve seen our fair share of flip-flop refashions, but this one is a bit different. It uses the embroidered bra section of a summer dress over the super-cheap flip-flop bases, giving them quite a lift of fun and elegance. Pair it with some black nail polish and you’ll love the results. source: Thethriftinessmiss.blogspot.com Simple [...]
Free tutorial for knotted hemp necklaces … match ‘m with your million friendship bracelets for fun summer jewelry! Hurray!!!I’m letting my Dutch roots shine here, but I thought to celebrate the fact that we have a new king! As of yesterday. I think it is kind of cool. Not sure yet. So, in honor of [...]
Celebrate Earth Day 2013 with Cool Crafts for Kids and Earth Day Activities that grown-ups can benefit from too! Earth Day Facts – the 5 most important 50 Earth Day Recycling Crafts Best Earth Day Activities: Plant Seeds! Here’s the How-to. See that tiny tree in front??! That’s a Moringa Oliefera. This is a super-food [...]
Beautiful. Recycled furniture can just be so attractive and amazingly original. I have posted a DIY wooden desk made from recycled pallets before. The result was rustic. Now, this desk, however, has a minimalist sophistication. A completely different look. Instead of wooden pallet plants, this is a recycled street door. If the door is closed, [...]
Creativity with a mission. While the creative process may feel good to us, it can also be useful to others. Crochet Plastic Sleeping Bag Design These plastic crochet sleeping mats for the homeless are a project by humanitarian and environmentally concerned Dawn Warmbold from Arkansas that has warmed many hearts and bodies already. Dawn has [...]
Love to make your own bedroom furniture? Love recycling? Splendid. Here’s another DIY project to make recycled furniture. Victoria brought us, all the way from the gloriously wide and green Canadian prairies, a project so worthy of showcasing. She recycled an old, broken basement door and made it into a stunning boys bedroom bed headboard. [...]
Tada!!! I am happy to hereby announce craft artisan extra-ordinaire: Jutta Dobler. Today I am nominating her as the second artist chosen in ‘A Stitch Above’ awards. For the event, she is sharing a pattern for super-easy DIY summer dresses. Jutta’s living & working in Africa where it has just been a hot summer for [...]
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