Upcycling & Zero Waste

How to Make Egg Carton Roses

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make roses from recycled cardboard egg cartons

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make roses from cardboard egg cartons

Give new life to old T-shirts by turning them into T-shirt yarn! T-shirt yarn is durable, can be machine washed and dried, doesn’t shrink, and best of all – it’s FREE! So start saving those T-shirts and turn them into something gorgeous and useful like area rugs for the kitchen and bath.

How to Make Potholders from Recycled T-Shirts

by DoItYourselfSkills

Potholders made from recycled T-shirts and a red enameled cast iron stockpot

Make potholders from recycled t-shirts! A step-by-step tutorial for making the loops, weaving and finishing off custom colour potholders

How to Create Wearable Art

by DoItYourselfSkills

Handmade tan cotton top with custom stamp design

Making your own wearable art is a great way to add custom pieces to your wardrobe and get the exact look you want to reflect your style.

Easy DIY Tags to Make With Recycled Paint Chips

by DoItYourselfSkills

DIY gift or price tags in three different sizes using recycled paint chips

Restoring a Vintage Sewing Machine

by DoItYourselfSkills

Did you ever see a vintage sewing machine at a flea market or thrift shop that made you stop in your tracks and want to take it home? You can see the beauty under all that dust and grime, but aren’t sure about what it will take to bring it back to its former glory.