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May 7, 2008
HOW TO - Make Reusable Sandwich Wrap
The Small Object has come up with a great method for making reusable sandwich wraps, which wipe clean and fold up like a cute present.
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May 7, 2008 03:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make a Cardboard Playhouse
Amber points us towards this easy tutorial for making a recycled cardboard playhouse for kids. These would be so simple to customize with paints and other fun decorations.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 7, 2008 12:00 PM
Green, Kids, Recycle |
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May 2, 2008
Rag Rug Tutorial
Crazy Mom Quilts crochets old t-shirts into rugs and shows you how to do it in her rag rug tutorial.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 2, 2008 08:00 AM
Crochet, Green, Recycle, Refashion |
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April 28, 2008
Cassette Tape Wallet Tutorial
Rachel at Chezlin has a cassette tape wallet tutorial where she shows you how to recycle all those old cassettes in a fashionable way.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 28, 2008 09:00 AM
Green, Recycle, Refashion |
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Refashioned Sweater to Cardigan
One Pearl Button takes a simple V-neck sweater and refashions it into a lovely cardigan complete with crochet flower embellishments in her refashioned sweater tutorial.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 28, 2008 07:00 AM
Green, Recycle, Refashion, Sewing |
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April 26, 2008
ThreadHeads Earth Day Special
With Rob and Corrine at ThreadHeads, take a ride with the guys who started a really amazing project called Wearable Collections. Then, learn how to make a picnic blanket backpack out of all your old tee shirts!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 26, 2008 05:00 PM
Green, Recycle, Refashion, Video |
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April 23, 2008
HOW TO - Make an Embroidery Hoop Corkboard
Decor 8 links to this tutorial by Sweet Jessie showing how to make a fabric-covered corkboard in an embroidery hoop. What a great place to pin up your crafty inspirations!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 23, 2008 03:00 PM
Green, Organization |
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Bring Your Old Raincoats to Maker Faire
Bring your old raincoats to Maker Faire May 3 & 4 in San Mateo and Kendra Stanley of City Bag Trade will help you turn it into a waterproof shopping bag! You'll be able to find Kendra in the Maker Market area, Booth #905 (next to Recycleworks). Check out City Bag Trade for more info on Kendra's raincoat shopping bags.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 23, 2008 09:00 AM
Announcements, Green, Maker Faire, Recycle, Refashion |
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April 22, 2008
HOW TO - Knit a Diaper Soaker
Tiny Birds Organics shares this free knitting pattern for a "soaker"--which, if you're not familiar with the term, is a breathable pair of bloomer-type shorts used to cover cloth diapers. Knit Soaker Pattern
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 22, 2008 05:00 PM
Green, Kids, Knitting |
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10 Eco-Friendly Yarns
Better Homes and Gardens has a slideshow of ten eco-friendly yarns, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. I like this yarn pictured above made from recycled sarongs.
Watch out for the ads in the slideshow, they make sneaky ninja attacks, but the links to these eco yarn sources are worth it.Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 22, 2008 02:00 PM
Green, Yarn |
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HOW TO - Make a Nature Can
Megan from Plum Pudding shows you how to create Nature Cans from fabric scraps and recycled oatmeal containers, which your kids can take on walks to collect leaves, rocks, and other fun stuff
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 22, 2008 01:00 PM
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Kootsac Reusable Produce Sacks
Kootsac makes these colorful, reusable bags for produce and bulk foods, which are a great alternative to those flimsy plastic bags they offer at the grocery store. In celebration of Earth Day, they are offering a free small sized spice bag with every purchase of a set of Kootsac bulk food bags. The offer is good today only! Kootsac Reusable Food bags
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 22, 2008 12:00 PM
Bazaar, Green |
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ROUNDUP: The Best Green CRAFT Podcasts
Here's a roundup of some of the best Green themed projects we've featured in our CRAFT Podcasts.
CRAFT Pattern Podcasts (PDF patterns):
- Repurposed House Slippers
- Craftivity - Felt Pillows
- Clutch Duo by Craft Leftovers
- Make a Messenger Bag out of Trash Bags
CRAFT Video Podcasts:
Visit the CRAFT Podcast Archives to check out the rest of the videos and patterns available.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 22, 2008 11:00 AM
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Ten Tips for Being a Greener Photographer
Photojojo has Ten Tips for Being a Greener Photographer, from reusing old film containers to switching to rechargeable batteries in your camera, you won't want to miss these great eco-friendly tips.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 22, 2008 10:00 AM
Digital Design and Photography, Green |
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Shopping Tote Pattern
Janome is featuring a sewing pattern for this handy shopping tote, which features a inside pocket that's perfect to hold bottles upright as well as all of your groceries.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 22, 2008 09:00 AM
Green, Sewing |
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Household Uses for Lemons
Apartment Therapy Re-Nest gives us lots of options for household uses for lemons from removing limescale to exfoliating your feet! Check out this cute heart-shaped lemon too.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 22, 2008 08:00 AM
Green, Home and Garden, Homemade |
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Earth Day Ideas
Juliet Ames posted some Earth Day crafting ideas on Crafting a Green World. Some of the activities she recommends include making coffee ground fossils and toothbrush bracelets. Happy Earth Day!
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 22, 2008 07:00 AM
Green, Home and Garden |
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Recipes for Green Cleaning
The New New York Etsy Street Team posted some green cleaning recipes for your home. Clean your toilet with vinegar and baking soda or clear a drain with salt and boiling water.
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Worsted Witch's Green Cleaning Kit
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 22, 2008 06:00 AM
101, Green, Home and Garden |
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April 16, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Fold-Up Shopping Tote
The gals at Stitch Lounge show you how to sew a fold-up shopping tote in their new tutorial. The back rolls up and snaps closed so you can keep it stashed in your handbag for any shopping moment.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 16, 2008 08:00 AM
Green, Sewing |
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Recycled Blanket Bags
Tineke Beunders makes the Something Old, Something New bags from recycled woolen blankets. The only new addition is the wooden handle. Each bag is has a colorful cotton lining. Possible inspiration for your own bag creations? via Style Files.
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Recycled Blanket Rug
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 16, 2008 07:00 AM
Green, Recycle, Sewing |
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