A cool urban pool made by lining a dumpster. Brainchild of Macro/Sea.

Dumpster pool [Recyclart]

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I like this idea for an Easter egg receptacle.  We’re going to be away from home this Easter and staying in a B&B,  so this is a good idea for somewhere for the Easter Bunny to leave eggs for the children.  It’s messy and a great kids’ craft and it’s made of stuff that is free, natural or would otherwise end up in the bin.

For full instructions on how to make a bird’s nest, visit Growing Up Creative.

If you make one, please post a link to your image in comments, we’d love to see your works of art.

How-to make a bird’s nest [Growing Up Creative]

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Being green can have everything to do with saving money, which is why I love shopping at second-hand shops.  There are charity shops, dress agencies and also the school second-hand shop for used school uniform.   The internet is also a great place to pick up second-hand goodies, good places to start including Freecycle and Ebay.

If your impression of second-hand things is dull and dowdy, take a look at these vintage finds from Etsy.

From left-right and top-bottom: vintage ANDREA PFISTER suede clutch; VTG 80’s ITALIAN Teal leather SNAKE SKIN Avant Garde OTK Over Knee Boots 6.5; Authentic military uniform, with all the bells, pins and whistles; The Anita Pallenberg Cape; Vintage 70s 80s Oversized SLOUCHY Sweater Cardigan S M; Dropwaist Velvet one shoulder Dress with Fortuny Mary McFadden Style Pleated Skirt; 80s LANVIN One Shoulder Art Print Maxi Dress; Chunky Cable Knit Cardigan with Wood Buttons, sz. L; Captain Jack vintage lightweight coat

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