I purchased a new craft tool recently. It’s called a Spool Knitter. This little plastic weaving tool is so handy for making purse straps that I wanted to share it with you.
My first test was to weave a purse strap using recycled VCR tape. Here is a closeup of my strap which you can click […]
Filed under: Tips and Instructions, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on June 21st, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I’m excited to share a little project that I have been experimenting with. You know those little green netting sleeves you get your lettuce in? Well, I’ve been trying to think of a good craft recycling project that I could do using the netting. Here is my result.
It is an eco-friendly greenie that you can […]
Filed under: Plastic Bag Crafts, Tips and Instructions on June 12th, 2008 | 19 Comments »
Want to cover up those old metal hangers? Do you have some old chipped up hangers that need a new look? Here is a quick and easy method using recycled plastic bags. First you need to create some plarn or plastic bag yarn. Here is the link on how to make the yarn using recycled […]
Filed under: Plastic Bag Crafts, Tips and Instructions on March 30th, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Okay, I know everyone’s been felting wool bags for years. But this is my first attempt and here is the results.
I found two small balls of 100% brown wool at my local thrift store. Apparently someone didn’t finish their project or didn’t need these two leftover balls so I thought I’d buy them to crochet […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Tips and Instructions on March 16th, 2008 | 12 Comments »
On October 15th, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind. In 2007 the issue is the environment. Every blogger will post about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better […]
Filed under: Great Sites & Causes, Tips and Instructions on October 15th, 2007 | 16 Comments »
Tutorial Using Vcr Vhs Tape
Materials Needed:
Two vcr vhs tape cartridges (long play t-120 preferred)
‘N’ crochet hook (metal preferred)
Small and large screwdrivers
Scissors
Rewind two old vcr tapes that you don’t have any further use of to begin.
Using two vcr tapes for this project, open up the cases by using your small screwdriver to unscrew the screws in […]
Filed under: Tips and Instructions, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on June 3rd, 2007 | 2 Comments »
