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02-13-2012
Make a No-Sew T-Shirt Scarf!
Jersey, the stretchy fabric that you probably associate with t-shirts, is some pretty amazing stuff. If you've worked with jersey at all, you probably already know that the edges don't fray when you cut them, which means you can leave things unhemmed without worrying about them unraveling. Fun! What you may not have known about jersey is that because of how it's woven together, if you stretch strips of it that are cut along the grain of the fabric, your strips get long and curly, making them perfect for weaving projects and for no-sew projects like this t-shirt scarf....
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02-01-2012
How-to: Make Lovebird Wristwarmers from Sweater Sleeves
Brr! It's getting chilly out there again. Wristwarmers can add an extra layer of cozy to your winter look, but the store-bought kind often aren't the most eco-friendly. Chances are, they're mass-produced in a factory using conventional cotton (with all of the issues that come along with it). You can skip the human rights and environmental issues, though, and make your very own set of wristwarmers out of a thrift store sweater instead! Here's how.... |
01-17-2012
Make Your Own Zombie Action Figure
Create your personal freak Zombie! Why not?
Each DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit is chock full of parts. You’ll get 3 whole bodies plus some extra replacement limbs (in varying degree of decomposition). Put together the figures you want, mix and match the included clothes, and then paint ‘em up! ...... |
01-17-2012
New Uses for Old Things: Shutter Makeovers
Next time you pass by a stray shutter on the curb, at a garage sale or at an antique market, stop and consider giving it a new lease on life. Sure, they function perfectly well inside or outside of windows, but with a little creativity that shutter can also add functionality and organization in the ......
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12-19-2011
Fermentation Pot aka Sauerkraut Maker
Eating Sauerkraut with Ribs on New Years Eve is a tradition in Germany. Supposed to bring luck, health and money. Better getting brewing on that Sauerkraut with that pot!
This 10 liter (2.5 gallon) fermentation pot is beautifully hand crafted in Poland and is essential for pickling and making sauerkraut. Made ......
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12-08-2011
How To: Make A Recycled Gift Tag & Ornament
After last week's post, How To: Laundry Cup Wall Art, I started thinking about other uses for rolled magazine pages. Then, I was inspired by Julie's Five Sustainable Wrapping Solutions post to create some recyclable gift solutions of my own! Put the two together, and I made my own gift tags that can double as ornaments!...
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10-31-2011
Make Brownies in only 10 Minutes
Do you love yourself some brownies? Do only like the Do It Yourself Kind but your are strapped on time? Then this brownie maker (who would ever guessed this exists) is for you. Enjoy your perfect desert with this 6 bar brownie maker from Smart Planet. Speedy design allows for ......
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10-06-2011
How-to: Make a Witchs Hat
A witch is one of the simplest and the easiest characters to be on Halloween. Put on a black outfit and a pointy hat, and you are reading to party. But buying one of those cheap plastic or polyester ones that last a short time is very wasteful. Here is how to make a witch's hat that will last year after year....
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09-30-2011
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Ghost
Make eco-friendly ghosts for Halloween that your Trick-or-Treaters will love. Who says ghosts are scary?...
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09-07-2011
Board Game Crafts: Five Projects You Can Make to Upcycle Old Games
Board games are a fun way to spend time with your friends or family, but what can you do when they've outlived their usefulness?...
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