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DIY Sock Bunny
Hey there. This is art at its best. Yes, these Sock Bunnies are so so cute, soft and cuddly, especially with their droopy ears. Newsflash! They can sit well in our room decor, being so lovely to look at. If you agree with me then there's no reason to hesitate before diving into the tutorial! It’s an opportunity to make one or more of these bunnies for yourself and your loved ones! Materials needed: Sock Buttons (as eye) 10mm, black Embroidery Floss, Pink Ribbon / Lace and some embell...
Beautiful Denim Brooch
Hello friends, let's make this lovely denim brooch. Brooches sure make loud statements of class to our outfits. Even a touch of royalty, don't you think? Well, I’ve always loved brooches. They easily make any boring outfit interesting! The tutorial makes easy work of fashioning out this unique brooch, so get classy!! Are you ready to make this beautiful piece for your loved ones? Hop on! Materials needed: Stones, beads and pearls Basis for brooches Denim fabric Gelatin 2 teaspoons ...
DIY Faux Succulents From Plastic Bottles
Let’s get to work with these DIY plastic bottle faux succulents. Yeah, let our creative juices flow endlessly by following the tutorial to create succulent plants from plastic bottles. Thereby creating beauty from what could have been a dirty waste! Materials needed: Small green plastic bottles Champagne or wine cork Tiny terracotta pots Small Nutella jars Tea light candle Grey acrylic paint Wood slice White glue Scissors
Easy Coasters Made From Jeans
Coasters are sure a necessary addition to our homes but when they come in the form of this recycled jeans material, it's just trendier and yummier, won't you say? Follow the how-to guide and get yourself these 'jeansy' coasters to enhance your dinner table's look and give your mugs the yuppie look! Materials needed: denim jeans with back pockets quilt batting or other stabilizer paper or cardboard to create a circle template thread sewing machine seam ripper
How to Make a Phone Holder With a Plastic Bottle
Yeah, the cell phones have become an attachment to us all and we all must do the needful by charging it as at when due. You know what? It also is seen as a toy by our cuties, so protect your babies and phones with this holder that you can easily make yourself. Just follow the instructions in the tutorial, see how it is recycled from a lotion bottle and you are home free and safe. Materials needed: old plastic bottles scissors sand paper box cutter/exacto knife with a cutting board fabri...
No-Sew Zipper Cases From Bottles
Hi all! Check out this no-sew zipper case for your stationery. Made from old plastic bottles, you can't but be amazed at the usefulness of this self made beautiful case. It's quite easy to make as you will see from the following tutorial! Materials needed: 2 water bottles (the same size and brand) 1 zipper (long enough to fit around the circumference of your bottle) Hot Glue heavy duty scissors
Easy Woven Jean Seam Coasters
Hi friends! Check out these woven denim coasters for your glasses. Not your run-off-the-mill design, don't you say? And the beauty of it is that once you follow the guide, you can DIY! Materials needed: Seams from one pair of jeans for each coaster Thread to match jean thread Jean/denim needles (yes... more than one) Scissors Sewing machine
Cool Denim Pocket Organizer
Wow!! Don't we all wish we had this at home? It's as utilitarian as it is chic, don't you think? But wait, it does look rather complicated right? Check out the tutorial for making this denim pocket wall organizer and you'll not only be proved wrong but also be glad you did check. For one, your home will definitely be more orderly. I'm already super excited!! Materials needed: Lots of old jeans Sewing machine, with needle suitable for denim Scissors Pins Thread Wooden branch, or stick ...
How to Upcycle Glassware out of Old Bottles
You know what, the earth is buckling under the weight of waste. Let's make a difference and make a craft of this upcycled glassware. Guess what? It's made out of old bottles! Yeah, bottles so I think we should get to the guide and do it ourselves right away! Materials needed: An empty bottle Glass cutter 400 grit wet and dry sandpaper Boiling and cold water in two jugs A bucket Safety equipment: goggles, gloves and a mask.
DIY Jeans Picnic Quilt
In the summer most of us spend a lot of time outdoors and picnics are quite popular. A jeans picnic quilt is perfect for your picnics, trust me. If you have a bunch of old jeans, then you are good to go! Materials needed: Old jeans Fabric Basic sewing supplies
Upcycled Plastic Bag Holder
Have a bunch of shirts you no longer wear? Well, it’s time to put them into good use. You can make a plastic bag holder out of your old shirts. Did you know that? It’s super easy and fun. Are you ready? Off we go! Materials needed: Sleeve from a men’s shirt 8 inches of 1/4 inch elastic 8 inches of 1/2 inch ribbon Sewing tools Sewing machine
Easy Upcycled Denim Feathers
Have you got a bunch of jeans lying around? I wear jeans a lot and most of them tear but I keep stacking them. I find it hard to let go of old things.Well, I’ve discovered that making things out of old clothes is very fulfilling. It’s interesting to find out that feathers can be made out of jeans! Materials needed: Old denim, preferably in a couple different colors Heavy string or twine – like cotton baker’s twine Pins Seam ripper Scissors or rotary cutter & ruler Rubber glove (not vinyl)...
DIY Sunburst Mirror With Plastic Spoons
Once again I’m here with plastic spoons DIY but you can agree with me that they are quite addictive. Today, I’ll be sharing with you all this super fun and easy tutorial. Are you ready? I bet you are! Materials needed: 2 sheets of foam core board 3 yard sticks White duct tape Straight pin Pencil Yarn Jig saw Hot glue gun "Pro Strength" hot glue sticks 14" mirror 300 plastic spoons Pearl beads Beading string Krylon plastic fusion spray paint Masking tape 3M hanging strips
DIY Spoon Vase
It’s time for another plastic spoon craft. Yippee! Today, we’ll be making a spoon vase. Well, this vase actually looks like an artichoke. It can really look like anything, depends on the angle I guess. Haha! Materials needed: Plastic spoons Glue gun Glue sticks Jar or can
Upcycle A Carton Into A Basket
Have you got a lot of milk or juice cartons? Stop! No need to throw them out. Instead, you can make beautiful baskets with them. These baskets can be used for organization. Do you want to know how to upcycle cartons? Then keep reading. Materials needed: Milk Carton Lollipop sticks Scrap fabric/Thread Glue gun or craft glue