Jill Porter recycles soda cans from drinks consumed by her family and friends. Then, she designs, cuts, embosses and assembles them into upcycled jewelry!
Green Crafter Profile: Upcycled Jewelry from JMP Designs Read More 👉
Christmas decorations can be very wasteful, so why not recycle items you already have around your home? I mentioned in my How To: Transform Christmas “Candles” post that I am addicted to using toilet paper rolls in craft projects. Well, my love for them has not changed– especially after this project! I decided to take my love for toilet paper rolls and combine it with my love for Christmas decorations. It made a beautiful combination–toilet paper “Christmas Lights.”
How To: Toilet Paper Roll “Christmas Lights” Read More 👉
As always, I couldn’t resist scouring this year’s Indie Craft Experience for new green crafters on the scene, and the folks at Reuse First really stood out to me. Jeremiah and Michelle’s mix of sweet and cheeky paper goods totally caught my eye, and they were kind enough to answer some questions about what they do and why they do it! Their insights into waste, reuse, and consumerism are really refreshing.
Talking Waste, Consumerism, and Reuse with Reuse First Read More 👉
With the craziness of the season, though, sometimes we don’t have time to create our own gift wrap, or, we just don’t have the materials on hand. So, with all of the terrible excuses aside, I wanted to provide you all with another option– buying eco-friendly gift wrap. Buying these items allows you to support eco-friendly shops from Etsy instead of buying far-from-eco-friendly products at the big box stores. The following are five gift wrapping ideas that are beautiful for under your tree and the environment.
At the most random moments you can find me writing in a journal. I carry one with me wherever I go (most of the time it stays tucked in my purse). Why? Well, I never know when I’m going to be inspired. As a writer, and as a crafter, ideas pop in my head constantly. There are too many times where I’ve thought, “Oh, I need to remember that idea!” but then I quickly forget it. The solution– an awesome journal!
Buy Handmade: Journals from Recycled Materials Read More 👉
I’m going to talk a little bit about my own business, and where I’m doing well and where I am still sorting things out in the green department. I encourage you guys to take a look at your processes and do the same! It’s not about feeling guilty; it’s just about growing. From time to time, it’s great to take an honest look at what you’re doing and see how you can do even better!
Balancing The Green in Your Crafty Business Read More 👉
We’ve covered the beautiful, bold prints from ten14 organic textiles before, and I’m drooling over Josi’s new line of fabrics just for fall and winter!
Fab Fabrics: Fall/Winter Line from ten14 organic textiles Read More 👉
Party decor can mean a lot of waste, but it doesn’t have to! Instead of heading to the party supply store for generic decorations, you can raid your recycle bin and upcycle yourself some pinwheel party decorations instead.
How-to: Create Upcycled Pinwheel Party Decorations Read More 👉
Crafter Sadie Sigford rescues discarded bicycle parts from her local bike shop and turns them into handmade treasures.
Green Crafter: Bike Art Read More 👉
Fun projects that you can make this weekend.
Simple Projects You Can Do This Weekend Read More 👉
The ReadyMade 100 contest winners have been announced.
Winners of the ReadyMade 100 Read More 👉
Enter to win an EarthLust water bottle.
Earth Day Giveaway: EarthLust Stainless Steel Water Bottle Read More 👉
Have furniture to refinish? Try soy-gel.
Soy-Gel: A Must Have for Furniture Refinishing Read More 👉
If you are a creative business owner check out The Creative Entrepreneur
The Creative Entrepreneur: A Visual Guide to Business Planning Read More 👉
Nuno Magazine’s Spring Issue is filled with a groovy collection of crafts.
Nuno Magazine’s Spring Issue is Groovy Read More 👉
Aristic and functional, industrial robot lamps by Brauer are made from recycled materials
Robot Lamps Made from Recycled Materials Read More 👉
The current trend in bridal bouquets are pretty, semi-round, hand wrapped styles which is great for those who wish to go DIY. You can make your own DIY bridal bouquets with real or artificial flowers.
How-to: Easy DIY Bridal Bouquets Read More 👉
11 Ways to Make Your Wedding Sustainable
Recycled Bride Reveals 2011’s Hottest Sustainable Wedding Trends Read More 👉
Check out ReadyMade’s top 20 projects from 2010.
ReadyMade’s Top 20 Projects of 2010 Read More 👉
A few of my crafting goals for 2011.
My Crafting Goals for the New Year Read More 👉
Did you take the handmade pledge this holiday season? We love a handmade holiday around here, but what about the rest of the year? Your New Year’s resolution is a great time to reflect on what handmade means to you and set your crafty intentions for the new year!
What’s Your Crafty New Year’s Resolution? Read More 👉
Several last minute decorating ideas that make use of leftover holiday ornaments that didn’t make it on your tree.
Four Last Minute Holiday Ornament Decorating Ideas Read More 👉
A look at several crafty green holiday DIYs from around the web.
Something plain and simple can become a pretty accessory for a wedding or a creative container for gift giving. See how a plain metal mini bucket gets transformed- twice.
Tin Pail Transformations: Two Tutorials Read More 👉
Here’s a contest for all the crafty folks out there creating fabulous DIY projects- the first annual ReadyMade 100 DIY Contest.
ReadyMade Magazine Launches First Annual ReadyMade 100 Contest Read More 👉
Find cute, handmade and eco-friendly goodies on Etsy.
Eco-Friendly Halloween Etsy Finds Read More 👉
Is Sewing for Dummies the answer to a stitchless life?
A Review of Sewing for Dummies 3rd Edition Read More 👉
Here are some green Halloween crafts to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday.
Get a Head Start on Eco-Halloween Crafts Read More 👉
Littlefly in the UK has created something truly unique- jewelry made from the pages of books.
Jewelry Made from the Pages of Your Favorite Book Read More 👉
Do you have a pile of old sweaters that no longer fit but you just can’t bear to throw them out? How about reusing and upcycling them into something else?
Here are ten crafty ways to reuse old sweaters.
10 Awesome Craft Ideas for Old Sweaters Read More 👉
