Zac Posen DIY Project – Make a Backpack from an Old Briefcase
Fashion designer Zack Posen has a great recycle project posted on Teen Vogue. How you can make a cute backpack from a recycled briefcase. [ via ] Link.
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Repurposed: ESBQ and Treehugger Looking for Recycled Art Entries
Also, ESBQ has teamed up with Treehugger to create a juried art show benefiting the Environmental Defense. The theme is Repurposed and this show is about taking things that are destined for the landfill and turning them into art. The entry deadline is April 15th. Link.
Dog Fur Felting
Mamaqilla has a special crafting friend, her pet pooch Ursa who not only helps supply fur for felting but pitches in on the process too. Link. From the pages of CRAFT: 02: “Big Wheel Keep on Turning” by Shannon Okey p. 150-153. Knitgrrl Shannon teaches us how to spin different fibers including dog hair! Digital […]
Felted Sweater Pig iPod Cozy
Susan of West Coast Crafty helped celebrate the Chinese New Year, “Year of the Pig” by making this cute pig iPod cozy from recycle felted sweaters. So cute! Link.
HOW TO – Make a Mardi Gras Bead Dog
Mike Schleifstein says, “Those who were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras last week probably have a lot of left over beads that they don’t know what to do with. Growing up we used to make bead dogs and do all sorts of things with them. This makes a great afternoon project for kids and […]
Pin Tin Canny Tutorial
Kristin of Craft Leftovers has a great idea for your sewing area to keep everything in one place with this pin cushion/sewing tools holder made from a tin can. Link.
Dishtowel Tote Bag
Randi of “i have to say…” shows you how to make a super cute tote bag like this one from just one dishtowel! Link.
