January 6th is the submission deadline for Garth Johnson from Extreme Craft’s book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse. Any sort of crafty upcycling project is fair game! [Creative Commons photo by M.A. Enriquez]
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse Deadline is Coming Soon
December 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Seven Ways to Upcycle Greeting Cards
December 31, 2008 By 21 Comments
[Creative Commons photo by Richard Moross] If your friends and family are anything like mine, you probably have a mantle covered in greeting cards by now. Of course, some cards are special and go right into the memory box after New Year’s, but there are some that would probably end up in the recycle bin. [...]
Fabulous Fabrics: A Year in Review
December 30, 2008 By 4 Comments
It’s been quite a year here on Crafting a Green World. We’ve learned so much about crafting, reuse, upcycling and how and where to find environmentally friendly supplies. In this column we’ve highlighted some of the leaders in the organic textile movement and found a myriad of fabric options for your eco-friendly crafting needs. I’d [...]
After the Holidays: Crafty Reuse for Packing Peanuts
December 29, 2008 By 4 Comments
As the holidays start to wind down, I’ve taken a look around my house and realized that I have a lot of left over things that accompany all the gift giving. One of the bigger boxes that was shipped to me was packed with those pesky peanuts. Having no idea what to do with them, [...]
San Francisco Bay Area Resource for Eco Home Improvement
December 28, 2008 By 2 Comments
Are you in the process of starting a remodeling or renovation project in your home? Maybe you are sick of the plain white walls in your living room or that inefficient kitchen with very little storage space. Before starting any project large or small, we should consider the impact on the environment and our health. Paint, [...]
