Broken CDs Bird Sculpture
Artist Sean Avery repurposes old broken cds and makes them into animals. This is one of the most unique projects I have spotted in a long time, and I found it on the HGTV blog.
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New in the Maker Shed: MAKE Branded Alchemy Goods Wallets and Bags
These MAKE branded items from Alchemy Goods are made from upcycled materials like bicycle innertubes and car seatbelts. They are made in Seattle and are built to last! Check them out now in the Maker Shed.
How-To: Plastic Scoopers Out of Jugs
Another fun find on Facebook. I love these simple photo-based project how-tos that are starting to show up on FB and G+ with increased frequency. The chocolate bowl I posted a few days ago has gotten a lot of attention and makers trying it out. If you try any of these quick n’ dirty hacks […]
Upcycled Vintage Yardstick Table
I’m loving this vintage yardstick-covered table that Beth from Patina White made with a thrift store find and a pile of old wooden rulers. It’s the perfect mix of colors, type, and antique-meets-modern charm! [Via Dude Craft] More: DIY Record Side Table @Craftzine.com blog DIY Craft Table IKEA Hack @Craftzine.com blog How-To: DIY Succulent Pallet […]
Liberty Tool Company of Liberty, Maine
Liberty Tool Company in Liberty, Maine sells salvaged hand tools. This lovely three minute video featuring Liberty owner and tool buyer H.G. “Skip” Brack pays homage to beautiful old tools, notes the importance of tool use in sustainable economies of the future, and provides a glimpse into a solid small-town business providing a useful service to its patrons.
Mesh Beach Bag Tutorial
Sand is a big problem in my house (3-year-old boy: check, kitesurfing man: check) so Pascale’s beautifully written mesh beach bag tutorial is making me do a happy little dance. Best of all, it uses real window screen mesh, so it’s a brilliant reuse for that broken screen!
How-To: Fused Plastic Bags Placemats
Here’s another fun way to repurpose plastic grocery bags from Tiffany Threadgould of RePlayGround. Her fused plastic placemats are quick and easy to make. They are especially fun with bags that have cool logos or messages printed on them. Check out her video and how-to over on RePlayGround. More: Fused Plastic Shopping Bags: Toadstool Tote […]
