EcoDIY: tin can punch light

I’ve always loved the effect of punched tin cans with candles in them, but I’ve never managed to make one without denting the tin terribly. So I’m really pleased to find the “trick” to preventing that. Here’s a really great tutorial from Craft: that shows you how to make a punched tin can candle receptacle …

Terracycle Pop Up Shop in NYC (and cool events)

Attention New Yorkers, check out this cool pop up shop that’s going to be featuring some amazing events and showcasing some awesome products during Earth Month. Terracycle will be selling their amazing eco-friendly products, and hosting some fabulous events, like a green workout session every Wednesday in April, and (if I was in NYC, I’d …

EcoDIY: ruined jumper turned headband

Shannon of Free Spirit Knits has put together a headband tutorial for old jumpers/sweaters that have been accidentally washed in hot water. Another great way of reusing things that were destined for the bin. Follow the link below for the full tutorial. Ruined Clothes Get New Life [Free Spirit Knits] [ad#google]

Go Green Month at Sew Much Ado

It’s Go Green Month at Sew Much Ado, and there are some great tutorials there for green creativity. Refashioned Tutorial: Toddler Ruffle Skirt – turn an adult t-shirt into a cute toddlers skirt. Jen’s Cloth Diapering and Doubler Tutuorial – make your own reusable nappies. There’s also a composting tutorial if you’ve been thinking about …

New uses for old things

There are 50 all-time favourite new uses for old things over at Real Simple, like this toilet roll cord organiser and tomato sauce bottle pancake batter dispenser.  I’ll add one of my own new things made from old toilet rolls.  Take a look. 50 All-Time Favorite New Uses for Old Things [Real Simple] Recycled loo …

EcoDIY with kids: a bird’s nest

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 …