Denim Triangle Quilt

 

Recycle those old jeans and make this cute denim quit.  

Click here for the tutorial.

Recycled Tin Cans - Spackled Containers

 

I've recycled tin cans for years using paint, but I never would have thought of using spackle.  How awesome are these containers?

Click here for instructions on how to make them!

DIY Candle Holders with Painted Lace

 

Click here for instructions for this

 fabulous DIY recycling project!

DIY Denim Curtains

Denim recycling projects are among my favorites!  Love this concept, especially using waist bands for the curtain tabs.

Click here for the tutorial!  While you are there, check out all the other denim recycling projects . . . awesome website, Vicky Myers Creations, that I highly recommend.

DIY Slippers

Love love love this sewing project!  I know you sewers out there will love to make these slippers to match those "around the house" outfits you have made.

The possibilities are endless with these slippers . . . make them to match an outfit with left over fabric, embellish them and make them fancy to wear with jeans, or even make them out of recycled jeans!

Click here to go to the tutorial and check out the website for more awesome projects!

Jeans Resurrection: A Small Clutch Bag

What a cute little clutch!  Click here for the basic pattern and then let your imagination run wild with the embellishments.

Since I sell vintage jewelry and have an overabundance at my fingertips, I love using bits and pieces of old jewelry that I can't sell to embellish these DIY sewing projects.  I'll be posting some new projects as soon as I get back into my sewing room.  

Use what YOU have an abundance of for the embellishments . . . if you are a fabric hoarder, another favorite for me are fabric appliques.  No need to go out and buy more stuff to make this little clutch a special little treasure!

The pattern and inspiration comes from Alida, whose blog is on hiatus, but has lots of great ideas, patterns and inspiration.  Her personal story is touching . . . check out her blog, Alida Makes.

How to Make a T-Shirt Necklace

Love the concept of using strips of t-shirt to make the strands of this cute necklace.  
The possibilities are endless!
Click here for step by step photo tutorial.

Here are more tutorials and ideas for T-Shirt Necklaces:
https://youtu.be/QVmdEMMEeJg
https://youtu.be/91SpUKWZST8
https://www.favecrafts.com/Necklaces/Royal-Purple-T-Shirt-Yarn-Necklace
https://www.favecrafts.com/Necklaces/Tee-Shirt-Beaded-Necklace

Tin Can Planters

I have recycled tin cans in the garden for a long time, but I have never seen this decoration method.

Wouldn't they look beautiful painting with glazed paint?

Click here to find out how to achieve this look . . .

Denim Patchwork Seat Pad

Here's an idea for that pile of denim jeans that need a recycling project!

Click here for the tutorial from the blog Pillar Box Blue.

DIY Denim Journal

Here is another DIY project featuring denim recycling!

Are you into journaling or love little notebooks for lists and ideas?  This is the perfect project for you, especially if you have an abundance of jeans in need of recycling projects like me.

Click here to go to the tutorial to make this cute journal from Life Made Creations.

19 DIY Jeans Purses

Making jean purses is one of my favorite DIY projects. Needless to say I was thrilled when I found the website GuidePatterns and a free download for 19 patterns.  I have not downloaded them yet, so I don't know if it works properly.

Click here to go to the article.

DIY Monster Planters

Isn't it amazing what you can do with something you were going to throw away?

While you can use recycled items, you can also decorate plant containers.

Click here to go to the tutorial from Iddlepeeps.

DIY Patriotic T-Shirt

You would not believe how easy this DIY painting project is.  Make up your own design after learning the technique . . . recycle and refashion some old t-shirts!

Click here for the tutorial from Michaels.

DIY Woven Jeans Coaster

I love this idea, not only for this project, but as a way to make your own fabric for other projects (such as purses).

This project uses jeans seams that you probably have left over in your scrap stash from other denim jeans projects.  How cool is this concept?

Click here to go to the tutorial from Creating My Way to Success, a new discovery that has awesome projects!  Check it out . . .

DIY Earrings White And Gold Pearls And Beads

These gorgeous earrings were found on Cut Out And Keep, a website full of craft tutorials.  The tutorial was submitted by Gisele R.  Love the design of these earrings!

As with most jewelry projects, you can recycle some beads from older jewelry you are tired of or purchase new beads and components.  The choice is yours and your creativity is the limit.

Click here for the tutorial!

Recycle Your T-Shirt

I'm always looking for ways to refashion t-shirts and older clothes in general. Love this design that is quick, easy and so comfy and casual.

Experienced sewers can easily make a pattern to use on pieced fabric.  This design would be awesome to refashion an old flannel shirt by piecing fabric together and using the pattern.  Use your imagination!

Click here for the tutorial!

No Sew DIY T-Shirt with CrissCross Back

Another beautiful design by Anne at Wobi Sobi!

Recycle and refashion those t-shirts you don't wear much anymore with this quick and easy no-sew design.

Click here to go to the tutorial . . . while you are there, check out the rest of Anne's awesome designs.

No-Sew Zipper Case

I'm always searching for recycling projects for items usually tossed out.  We have an abundance of soda and water bottles, so I can keep myself busy for quite a while!

You can customize them for specific items by varying the size.  How clever!!

I can surely put these to good use for organizing my collection of makeup and makeup brushes.  Would also be useful for organization in the office.

Thank you to Ashley from Make It & Love It for an awesome idea!

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Multi-Strand Chain Watch

Awesome idea for refashioning and recycling old watches and chains!

With this basic technique and design by Kirsten from the blog Studs and Pearls, you can use your imagination to come up with so many possibilities! 

 Click here to go to the tutorial.

DIY Cigar Box Ring Holder

Cigar boxes were all the rage a while back and I bought way too many as I usually do, anticipating getting myself into making money with the new craze. Well, they are currently sitting in my craft room laughing at me!

My thought has been to use the boxes to store jewelry making supplies, but I love the idea of using them to hold rings that I have collected through the years.  Great idea . . . easy too!

Click here for the tutorial!