There’s nothing better than a fresh box of brand new crayons… Runner up is a brand new up-cycled crayon. What the heck is an up-cycled crayon? Supplies Needed: Old Crayons Aluminum Cans Wooden sticks or dowel rods Candy mold or ice cube trays Large Pan Step 1 – Making melting pots. Use aluminum cans to… Read More »
Composting maybe great for the environment but it’s still a dirty, messy, smelly business with plenty of reasons not to do it. But what if you could called upon someone to handle all the dirty details of composting and make it as easy as 1,2,3? Introducing… Compost Cab! What is Compost Cab? Compost Cab is… Read More »
What do you do with your old magazines you already read? Instead of trashing them, Mark Montano made a bathroom trash can out of his old magazines. You can get a detailed how-to guide in his Big-Ass Book of Crafts, but you basically coil strips of paper together & use hot glue to hold the… Read More »
Vintage cake stands are all the rage these days. Make your own from old missed matched plates, candlesticks, and other fun timeless glass crystal things. It takes only a few minutes & the results are stunning. Supplies Needed: Vintage plate Glass candlestick (or an old fashioned tulip shaped sundae dish, or a drinking glass, etc.)… Read More »
Tell the world what you do to make it a better place by wearing this totally unique t-shirt by STAY VOCAL. Each of these tees is emblazoned with a patch that says, I make the world better by _______ what do you do? The fill-in-the-blank design is for you to tell everyone what you are… Read More »
Got long sleeved tees? Yeah, who doesn’t. But now with the weather getting warming who’s actually wearing them. Bethany over at Craftopia created this awesome tutorial with super images on how to up-cycle a long sleeved tee into a cute and trendy one should tank, perfect for the warm summer weather. Supplies Needed: Long Sleeved… Read More »
Got an old vinyl record you no longer listen to? Don’t toss it, up-cycle it into a fun and funky bowl. Materials You Will Need: Old Vinyl Record Oven Safe Bowl Baking Sheet Oven Hot Mitts Step 1: Preheat the oven to about 200-250° Step 2: Place the record on top of a oven safe… Read More »
While many eco-enthusiasts have incorporated recycled bottles into their decor, the Thai monks from the Sisaket province have taken it to a whole new level. The Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew temple or the “Beer Bottle Temple” is about 400 miles northeast of Bangkok in the city of Khun Han close to the Cambodian border.… Read More »
It’s best to let your clothes air dry but, sometimes we’re in a hurry & end up using the dryer. I know, I’m guilty of this. To compensate and ease our mind of shame, why not create something new from all the lint that was accumulated. I found this super neat tutorial on Instructables by… Read More »
I live in an apartment within the city and I never thought composting would be possible for me without having a backyard. Well, times have changed & composting is no longer limited to backyards. The Worm Factory 360 is one of the first composters that can be used indoors or outdoors allowing year round production. … Read More »