Finding Barn Wood and Old Picket Fencing
Where can I get these items? I am willing to take an old barn and or picket fence down if needed. I will pick it up if I just knew where to go!Thank you.
Watch For Zippers And Buttons At Thrift Stores
I find that a great deal of things sold at thrift stores are 2nd hand but not used. I have found zippers still in their sleeves for .25, or a savings of about 900%.
Repurposing Clothing In Crafts
I watch for the local thrift stores to have half off or 75% off sales and go look for fabric suitable for covering scrapbooks, making recycled clothing, making small crafts and recovering furniture.
Used Light Bulbs Christmas Craft Ideas
Do you have any simple Christmas crafts, using all sizes of the "old" style light bulbs, we have all sizes. Thank you.
Take an old child's shirt, preferably with spaghetti straps. Turn it inside out and sew the bottom of the shirt. Turn it right way and you're done. Great for small games and books. We also use them in the summer for each child's swimsuit and towel.
Hammock Made from Six Pack Rings
I have a lot of six pack rings. I know there are a few crafts out there for them. I am looking to make a hammock. Can anyone help me with directions? Thanks in advance.
Making a Wire Coat Hanger Horse
I need instructions on how to make a wire coat hanger horse. Can anyone help?
Where can I find the funnels for the tin man project? I cannot find the right size.
I need instructions on how to make the wire form for the coat hanger dog. The horse and cat are really cute, too.
Buying Old Wood Windows for Crafts
Where do you buy old windows to decorate yourself?
Doll Made from a Detergent Bottle
Looking for a pattern for a grandma doll made from an Ivory soap bottle.
Make a comic book new again by taking some pages and turning it into a wallet-A comic book wallet. I made a wallet for my 16-year-old nephew. He loved it, take a look at a few pictures of it.
I'm not suggesting you wear old tissue boxes for bedroom slippers like Howard Hughes, but you can turn them into useful stuff. I was able to make at least 3 purse or pocket-sized notebooks out of one decorative box.
I have tons of scarves, all shapes and sizes. I will never use them. What can I do with them?
Decorate an old jar (any kind of container will work!) with scrapbooking paper
Crafts Using Small Coffee Creamer Containers
I am looking for crafts using coffee creamer containers, the small ones. I have blue and green.
I have about 200 pop can tabs; what can I make with them?
Crafts Using Recycled Wine Bottles
What are some ideas to do with wine bottles, maybe some kind of craft idea or other uses?
Where can I get the components/meal fixings to make my own cake stand?
Craft Ideas Using Recycled Crayons
This guide contains craft ideas using recycled crayons. Ever wonder what to do with those stubs of crayons? Old crayons can be used in a variety of crafts from making new crayons to candles.
Your instructions are to choose drawing of angel for the "angel dryer sheets". Where do you find them? Thanks in advance!
I have lots of ice cream buckets and would like to make gift baskets out of them. I need to know how much material to buy and ideas?
Craft Projects to Make with Keys
I want ideas on what to do with different kinds of keys? Thanks.
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Craft: Rainbow Soda Pop Tab Bracelet
This is my latest creation! My fun bracelet is made from soda pop tabs. I used alcohol inks and stretch cord to transform this "junk" into stylish jewelry! They're super easy to make and fun for kids to wear.
More Trashy Treasures: Upcycling Plastic Shopping Bags
There can never be enough trashy treasures in the world. When craft supplies are free and working double duty to keep landfills free, the urge to make more and more grows. Take stock of your plastic shopping bags, and consider "upcycling" them.
My Frugal Life: Think Before Throwing Out
I have to admit, I never throw anything out before giving the item some deep thought on what I could use it for. I have a terrific husband who always asks me if I can use an item before throwing it away! This is my story on what I did with leftover linoleum.
Craft Project: Jewel Case Picture Frames
Instead of tossing old CD cases into the landfill, why not make some picture frames from them? Here is a way to do that.
