Showing posts with label reuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reuse. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Bibs...

Just got Avery some of these fantastic fused bibs! They look really wipable, eco-friendly, and the price was really good! =o)

Sassy Green

Just signed up for this Eco-Friendly newsletter. Small "bite sized" ideas for light green living. =o)

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Recycled Crayons..

I definitely want to make these Recycled Crayons sometime. =o)

Monday, July 21, 2008

Craft: Book marks from calendar backs..

Calendars can be a great source of craft material. When I was in college.. I used the pages from an old calendar as pictures on my otherwise-dreary walls. I took the back cover and turned them into book marks for all my different school books. This is a very quick & easy craft. =o)



NEEDED:
- Calendar with miniature pictures on back
- Scissors


Here is what the back of each of the above calendars look like:

See how they have mini versions of all the calendar pages in rows? Look at how they are laid out and decide which way you want to cut them (Most calendars I've seen you usually can cut them into rows of 3 or 2).

Here are some bookmarks that I cut out in rows of 4:


Here are some bookmarks that I cut out in rows of 3:


Quick, easy, pretty, and durable. =o)

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Craft: Formula Can Make-over

We have recently had to start using more formula cans, and I decided instead of sending them on to the recycling center.. that I would give them a new life. Have a look:



ITEMS NEEDED:
- Formula Cans (.. or others, use your imagination)
- Glue
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Paper (I used old calendar pages- might also work with fabric)

HOW TO:
- Wash & dry can
- Pick out paper you want to go around it
- Cut paper to size
- Glue & let dry
- Enjoy. =o)

TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER:
- Add twine, ribbon, raffia, buttons, etc.
- Label with scrapbooking stickers

USES:
- Craft notion storage
- Make into a toliet paper- tissue dispenser by cutting sunburst holes in lid
- Use for handkerchiefs
- Use as dried flower vase
- Decoration
- Anything small you need to store. =o)


I've kept the lids but I'm not sure what can be done to dress them up. Will let you know if I come up with something!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008

Yoga Pants from T-Shirt

I *HAVE* to try to make these "Yoga Pants from a T-Shirt." They look soooo comfortable!

Also the similar Easy Kids Pants.

The owner of Mmmm, Brains made both of them.