Happy Earth Day!
I thought I would spotlight a few recycle/upcycle projects in honor of today:
Earth Day “Peace” Hoodie Tutorial @ All the Small Things
Cardboard Wreath made out of Paper Towel Tubes @ Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Dress Shirt to Baby Dress Tutorial @ The Sewer, The Caker, The Copycat Maker
Make a Reusable Bag out 2 Pillow Cases or an Old T-Shirt @ The Crafts Department
Make a Recycled Dog Collar @ Keyka Lou
Make a Bowl out of Old Magazines @ Tip Nut
Make Flowers our of Old Drink Cans @Cafemom Street Team
Recycle our Phonebook into a Desk Organizer @ Chica and Jo
Plastic Bag Wreath @ Under The Table And Dreaming
Soda Can Mobile @ Roots and Wings Co.
Recycled Outfit @ A Trip to Holland
Plastic Flower Bottle Wreath @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Soup Can Candlesticks @ Me Making Do
Bracelets Made out of Old Records @Homemade Mamas
Did you do anything special to celebrate?
Have a Great Night!
XOXO
Heather says
Thanks so much for featuring my soup can candlesticks. So many fun things to try!
InMyOwnStyle says
I love to see the creativity in reusing items for other than what they were originally intended to be used for. I just love the phone book desk organizer. So clever.
Brassy Apple says
great projects! 🙂 *sigh*…so many projects I want to do….so little time 😉 lol
xo jen!
KRISTINA CIPOLLA PHOTOGRAPHY says
Oh wow, LOTS of great projects! You all come up with some AH mazing things! Love the recycled phone book pencil holder! Who knew! Happy Earth Day everyone! 🙂
Connie Weiss says
So many great ideas! Love that YO PEACE jacket.
Carrie says
I am simply amazed! The ceativity is mind-blowing! (PS, I left you an award on my blog today!)
L ~DIY Diva~ says
everyone did great with recycling!
Yep, i would like to celebrate my designer DIY necklace made from Soda Cans…..just fabulous!!!! http://avidaccents.blogspot.com/2010/04/designer-diy-idud-winner.html
HoosierHomemade says
Very cool projects! Everytime I visit, I want to head straight to my crafting area and create!
Thanks for the inspiration!
~Liz
Nichole says
great stuff…love it when you can recycle, especially your kids clothes.
Rebekah Greiman says
I just did a post last week called 'Stingy Green Cleaners'. I believe if you can't eat it, you shouldn't clean with it. Plus, there are cute kermit the frog pics:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Home_Life_Archives/Entries/2010/4/13_The_Difference_Between_Man_%26_Wife_and_Windows_2.html
Ruth H. says
I am super, super excited that you featured my little Earth Day outfit on your blog!!! My squeals of excitement are going to wake up the children, so I have to contain myself. Thanks, Jen, for the recognition, and for your daily doses of inspiration!
Marie says
There are some great projects there Jen! Happy Earth Day to you too! xxoo
Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful says
Cute, cute stuff! I am lovin that pepsi can mobile and the cute recycled outfits. Adorable! i am constantly amazed by the creativity out there.
~Amanda
Summer says
I was so happily surprised to see my wreath in your post! Thanks for including me! I love all of the other ideas!
theUngourmet says
I love the frTthe newspaper bowl is also super cool!
Chelsea says
great ideas!! Thanks for posting- love your blog
bbcd mama says
The cardboard wreath is so happy and warm! And I thought the pillowcase bag was awesome. Do you think that would be hard to make?
Vanessa says
Great post! I'm loving all these wonderfully creative ideas!!
Char @ Crap I've Made says
Great projects!
Good luck with your modelling gig tomorrow! 😉
Kelli says
You are such a great supporter! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
Angel Muly says
WOW, I am amazed. What creative idea, will have to try some.
Love and Blessings, Angel
Stephanie Lynn says
Great post Jen! There is nothing better than a recycled project that you already have the materials to make! Thanks for including the plastic bag wreath! I appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Kelli @ RTSM says
The telephone book desk organizer is so neat! I wonder if you could spray paint it?!? I have a ton of old telephone books collecting dust!
The White Farmhouse says
There are some great projects that you listed. I hate that cause my to do list just keeps getting longer and longer!
I tagged you for a game at my blog! Come and play!
Nancy says
Those are such neat projects. Yay for them to think of ways to recycle!
Nancy