Top Ten Cool Craft Wednesday Ideas

March 29, 2012

Each Wednesday, SMART posts textile recycling projects on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We get inspiration from all over the web, staff and fans too. We call it, Cool Craft Wednesday and we would like to share some of our favorite craft ideas so far.

1. It's gettin' hot in here so turn that turtleneck into a cardigan http://www.thecrafttutor.com/2011/10/upcycle-your-turtleneck-into-cardigan.html
   
   
2. Felted soap! Yep, we got you thinking now http://rhythmofthehome.com/archives/autumn-2010/felted-soap-tutorial/
   
   
3. Recycled sweater bow ties - Oh you handsome devil http://dahlhartlane.blogspot.com/2011/11/bow-ties-made-out-of-felted-wool.html
   
   
4. No sew recycled T-shirt bag http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=1344
   
   
5. Save that coffee sleeve and bring your own http://www.pickles.no/coffee-cosies/
   
   
6. Recycled textiles into holiday gift bags http://blueberryjunkie.com/how-tos/diy-reusable-felt-christmas-gift-bag-tutorial/
   
   
7. Recycled felted headbands http://mama-says-sew.blogspot.com/2011/04/felt-hydrangea-headband.html
   
   
8. Recycling down to the tags http://mypinkyfinger.blogspot.com/2010/10/tag-you-are-it.html#!/2010/10/tag-you-are-it.html
   
   
9. Whatchyagonna do with your old hammer pants? http://blog.kanelstrand.com/2011/05/diy-weekend-pants-bowl.html
   
   
10. Ooo la la recycle that old bra http://marmaladekiss.blogspot.com/2012/01/bra-recycling.html
    
    

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