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Tag Archives: crafting
Upcycled Denim Crafts #freefromtrash
I’ve been looking forward to this project since before it even began. I found one idea in the Reinvention book that I reviewed a few days ago for a portfolio or laptop/iPad case. The original project was with 2 layers … Continue reading
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Tagged #freefromtrash, crafting, denim, upcycle
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Compact Disc (CD) Upcycled Crafting #freefromtrash
I’m going to get really creative on you today! First, go to your desk and grab one of those old compact discs that you use to store your photos on. Now, turn it over and place it on your coffee … Continue reading
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Tagged #freefromtrash, CD, compact disc, crafting, upcycled, upcycling
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Glass Jar Upcycled Crafting #freefromtrash
What do you do with your glass jars (or bottles)? Our local recycling program doesn’t accept glass curbside. To have glass recycled we would have to drive to one of the ‘convenience’ centers that are about 10-15 minutes away. Not … Continue reading
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T-shirt Apron Tutorial #freefromtrash
Today is the first day of July and the first day of my Upcycled Crafting Challenge. The first day is to create something using t-shirts. Many of you may wonder where I get my patterns from. I usually make them … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Environment, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, apron, crafting, tshirt, upcycle
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July Upcycled Crafting Challenge #freefromtrash
Trash! We all have it, no matter how hard we try to eliminate our waste. While some of us are really good to live a waste-free life, the average American throws away 4 lbs of garbage each day and that’s … Continue reading
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Upcycled Crafting – 5 Things You Should Never Throw Away
5 Things You Should Never Throw Away When it comes to crafting with kids you can find a lot of fun resources in the trash. I wish I could say that I don’t generate any trash at all but it’s … Continue reading
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My Pinterest Boards
Yes, I am addicted to Pinterest! You can read more about how my addiction developed with my Pinterest Addiction Explained post. I think it’s interesting to find out what my friends find exciting enough to pin. Here are a look … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Cloth Diapers, Crafting, Environment, Natural Parenting, Pinterest
Tagged boards, crafting, DIY, pins, pinterest, upcycling
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Start Pinning – Pinterest Addiction Explained
Are you on Pinterest yet? I got an invitation to join Pinterest a few months back but never activated my account because I was too busy with other projects. Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed more and more of … Continue reading






















