Category Archives: Eco Crafting

The Weekly Green List #2 – Books, What I’m Reading Now

May 12, 2013 by Calley

In this weeks Green List I’m sharing some of the books that I’m reading now.  I have a pretty eclectic bookshelf with topics ranging from DIY, fitness with kids, and a few new cookbooks.  What are you reading right now? … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Camera Strap Cover Tutorial featured on FaveCrafts

April 26, 2013 by Calley

I got crafty last week in preparation for Earth Day and created an upcycled camera strap cover from one of my husbands old shirts.  To see the entire project with directions head on over to the FaveCrafts blog where I … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Photo Ideas and a Shutterfly Giveaway

January 26, 2013 by Calley

Want to do something really creative for Valentine’s Day?  Why not send Shutterfly Valentine’s cards to your family and friends.  We all expect to get cards at Christmas, right?  Just think about how exciting they will be to get mail … Continue reading →

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Shutterfly Photo Books Make Great Gifts

December 11, 2012 by Calley

If you are like me you take a million (and one) pictures but you probably have them all stored nicely on your phone, camera, or computer.  I use to be so good at scrapbooking before I had my second kid … Continue reading →

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Spiderman Hello Kitty Birthday Invitations

December 9, 2012 by Calley

  Spidey-Kitty Ticket Stub Invitation Tutorial & Free Download below.  Lil’ B is turning 4 in January and I’ve gone a little overboard on planning her birthday party.  As a second child I haven’t really given her a BIG party … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Tshirt Wreath

December 5, 2012 by Calley

When decorating for the holidays consider upcycling materials from around your home instead of buying new.  I have a million and one old tshirts that I saved for crafting and couldn’t wait to try making an upcycled wreath.  This project … Continue reading →

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Our Holiday Photo Outtakes

November 6, 2012 by Calley

  After school today I decided to take the kids outside and attempt to capture the perfect holiday photo for our Christmas cards.  Mind you my children had been in school ALL day.  I was hoping that I could harness … Continue reading →

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I’m a BlogHer Green Spotlight Blogger

July 30, 2012 by Calley

Guess who is the Spotlight Blogger on BlogHer Green today?  Yep, that would be moi!  (insert cheesy excited grin here)   Heather Clisby featured my post on Upcycled Blogger Business Cards from a few days ago.  It was a part … Continue reading →

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How to Upcycle a Pet Food Bag to a Cosmetic Bag

July 23, 2012 by Calley

What do you do with your empty dog food bags?  You can’t really recycle them (bummer) so ours usually end up in the landfill.  I remember a post by Beth Terry (My Plastic-Free Life) once where she had suggested using … Continue reading →

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Upcycled Cardboard Blogger Business Cards

July 22, 2012 by Calley

Are you a blogger and need some business cards that will stand out from the rest?  PR agencies and businesses get thousands (if you’re going to BlogHer ’12, 4,500+ attendees) of cards.  How do you make your card stand out … Continue reading →

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