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How to: Build a Recycled Milk Jug Igloo

How to: Build a Recycled Milk Jug Igloo

By Becky Striepe on October 10, 2011

At Maker Faire Bay Area, artist Katy Arillaga built an igloo out of old milk jugs.

Category: DIY | Tags: How To, Maker Faire, milk jug igloo, plastic, plastic waste, repurposed, reuse, teaching, tutorial, upcycling

Father's Day Gift: Make a Hanging Necktie Scissor or Tool Holder

Father’s Day Gift: Make a Hanging Necktie Scissor or Tool Holder

By Becky Striepe on June 13, 2011

This scissor holder would be a great way to help organize your craft room, but it would also make a great father’s day gift for a handy dad! This necktie holder works for scissors, but you could also use it to keep tools like a wrench or screwdriver handy.

Category: Craft Recycled, DIY | Tags: DIY, Father's Day, necktie, necktie crafts, tutorial

Spotted: Moss Centerpieces

Spotted: Moss Centerpieces

By Becky Striepe on March 17, 2011

Moss decor is a lovely, natural alternative to store bought accessories, and these moss centerpieces are no exception!

Category: DIY, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: centerpieces, crafty, decor, decorating, DIY, moss, party decorations, tutorial

13+ Cool DIY Projects for a Hot Summer Day

13+ Cool DIY Projects for a Hot Summer Day

By Timothy Hurst on June 22, 2010

In case you are actually looking for some more DIY projects in addition to the ones you put off over the winter, we’ve selected 13+ handy how-tos and tutorials to inspire your summer-friendly green upgrades.

Category: DIY, Home+Decor | Tags: crafts, DIY, gardening, heat wave, home improvement, potatoes, recycle, summer, swamp cooler, t-shirt, tips, tutorial

DIY: How to Mend a Broken Strap

DIY: How to Mend a Broken Strap

By Becky Striepe on May 28, 2010

We’re big fans of mending around here. There’s no need to replace something just because it’s a bit worn. In fact, mending something broken does more than keep it out of the landfill. It saves you money and can give an old item a bit of personality!

It’s super simple to mend a broken strap. All you need is an iron, a sewing machine or needle and thread, and about 30 minutes.

Category: DIY, Slideshows | Tags: clothing, crafty, DIY, mend, mending, repair, sewing, slideshow, tutorial

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