Tinplate Girl shows you how to process cans into raw material for tinplate projects. In other videos she covers tools, soldering, bending, and many other techniques for making things out of this fun and easily-accessible material.
Summer may be over, but don’t put those hula hoops away just yet. Bring ’em on inside and weave a hula hoop rug with Disney Family Fun! All you’ll need is a hula hoop, about a dozen old t-shirts, and an open afternoon to make your own unique upcycled rug. Click through the link to […]
As a person with a fondness of things in miniature, I imagine it would be easy to get swept up in all the fun tiny details of making a farm-based marble run like this one by Katie of matsutake for Whip Up. I love how she created the corn maze and all the little farm […]
Around the holidays I always end up feeling guilty about all of the wrapping materials that end up being thrown out, yes I save most of the wrappings with the intention of using all of the wonderful printed papers, ribbons and mounds of tissue and tulle on awesome craft projects. Tulle dish scrubbers by Nadine […]
These leather earrings from Kolleen of Design by Night are a great way to upcycle thrifted leather purses or jackets. The method she uses can be applied to many different designs, so it’s a great jumping off project!
Recycle an unwanted cupboard door by turning it into a country hat rack. Such an easy how-to by Renee at Sweethome, and yet it can make such an impact on any entryway needing a makeover.
Here’s a yoga mat bag that’s both chic and green. Marimekko whipped up this tote with recycled material found in their remnant fabric bin, then shared their 10-step how-to with us on their Marimekko Blog.
