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Upcycle Broken Christmas Lights into Sparkly Holiday Accessories

Tiffany Threadgould — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:00:55 +0000

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Recycle Halloween Candy Wrappers into Colorful Eco-Jewelry

Tiffany Threadgould — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:26 +0000

Now that Halloween is over and you’ve filled up on sugary sweets, a ghoulish pile of non-recyclable candy wrappers remains to haunt you. Here’s a trick for bringing your dearly departed treats back from the dead: Turn the discarded plastic packaging into wearable gems. With a little bit of tracing and cutting, you’ll have brand-new, low-cost beads that will last you long after your sugar buzz is gone. Click below the fold to learn how.

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Recycle a Necktie Into a Camera Strap (DIY Tutorial)

Tiffany Threadgould — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:47 +0000

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Upcycle a Pair of Cargo Pants into a Yoga Mat Bag (DIY Tutorial)

Tiffany Threadgould — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:40 +0000

No need to get your limbs in a twist—if your favorite cargo pants are looking more bedraggled than retro, set them on a better path with a little omwork. In this exclusive excerpt from ReMake It!: Recycling Projects from the Stuff You Usually Scrap ($12.95) by Tiffany Threadgould you’ll learn how to transform your ’90s throwback into a functional, one-of-a-kind tote for your yoga mat. Now get downward dog with your bad self. Namaste.

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