Old Frame + Scarf = A Masterpiece

March 1, 2012 in Tutorials

Crossposted from Crafting a Green World

DIY Scarf Wall Art

A long time ago, I found this ugly picture frame at a garage sale for $3.00.

DIY Scarf Wall Art

I used it for another project and spray painted it silver. Since then, though, I’ve changed things around and have had the frame in the back of my closet. Then, my amazing friend Erin went to Amsterdam and brought back a beautiful scarf for me. I can’t make myself wear it — not because I don’t love it, but I’m so afraid of ruining it. After seeing this project from House and Home that upcycles old handkerchiefs into wall art, I thought, “Hey… I could do that with my scarf and old frame!”

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How To: Cardboard and Toilet Paper Roll Tree

February 14, 2012 in Tutorials

Cross-posted from Crafting a Green World.

This week I wanted to create a project that brought the outside, in (because it’s too cold to go outside right now!). I looked around my house for inspiration and I found a cardboard box and toilet paper rolls. I’ve done projects with toilet paper rolls before, like the Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Lights and the Christmas “Candle” Cover, but I wanted to make something more natural-looking. Drawing inspiration from a fall project I did on my personal blog, I created a Cardboard and Toilet Paper Roll Tree!

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Sheet Music Bottle

January 31, 2012 in Tutorials

Cross-posted from Crafting a Green World

DIY Sheet Music Bottle

Most people know I love crafting, so they always give me items that they think I could use (which I absolutely love!). My friend and her family saved a few wine bottles for me after one of their family gatherings and I was so excited to do a a project with them! Then, a few weeks ago, I found several books of sheet music at a thrift store for 50 cents each. Add these items together and you get a really fun and recycled decor piece– a sheet music bottle!

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What is Upcycling?

January 20, 2012 in Inspiration

Cross-posted from Glue and Glitter.

Upcycled Can be BeautifulI talk a lot about upcycling on my own site, at Crafting a Green World, and at Green Upgrader. It’s becoming a pretty popular concept in the craft world, and like with any concept that starts to take off, I think the meaning has gotten a bit watered down. So, what is upcycling, really? More after the jump →

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Craft Recycled: Make a Hanging Necktie Scissor Holder

December 27, 2011 in Fiber Crafts, Tutorials

Originally posted at Green Upgrader

necktie scissor holder

It’s easy as pie to whip up an upcycled hanging scissor holder to make your craft room just a bit more organized!

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