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November 05, 2024

Christmas Ornaments made from an old Sari

November 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Christmas Ornaments made from an old Sari

Upcycle an old beaded sari to make beautiful ornaments for Christmas, Eid or Diwali decorating.

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November 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Christmas 2, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Christmas, Home Decorating
September 28, 2024

DIY Folder from Old Cardboard Envelope

September 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Folder from Old Cardboard Envelope

How to make an upcycled folder from an old cardboard packaging envelope

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September 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
General Papercraft 2, Upcycled 3
upcycling, papercraft, organising ideas
September 11, 2024

What to do with empty plastic thread spools

September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
What to do with empty plastic thread spools

Lots of ideas to use empty plastic thread spools or cotton reels, craft projects, recycling and repurposing ideas

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September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, round up, upcycling
September 03, 2024

Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

Upcycle an old aran sweater with some colourful embroidery and turn it into a beautiful bag

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September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sustainable craft challenge, recycling/repurposing, bags
August 06, 2024

Repurpose an old book into a paper garland

August 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Repurpose an old book into a paper garland

How to repurpose an old book to make a paper garland

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August 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, book crafts
July 27, 2024

Bottle Cap Planter Upcycle

July 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Bottle Cap Planter Upcycle

Upcycle bottle caps to make a vibrant planter, an easy craft project

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July 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, gardening
June 12, 2024

How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

How to make an upcycled strawberry vase.

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June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating, upcycling
May 25, 2024

2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

2 easy ways to decorate plain dull shells

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May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Upcycled 3
Home Decorating, do it over challenge, paint, decoupage
May 07, 2024

Turn leftover alphabet stickers into fun bookmarks

May 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Turn leftover alphabet stickers into fun bookmarks

How to turn left over alphabet stickers into a fun bookmark, an easy and eco friendly craft idea

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May 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
recycling/repurposing, sustainable craft challenge, papercraft, Kids activities
April 24, 2024

Promotional Drawstring Bag No Sew Upcycle

April 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Promotional Drawstring Bag No Sew Upcycle

An easy no sew way to upcycle a promotional drawstring bag to make it into a pretty storage or gift bag

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April 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Gift Wrap
April 02, 2024

How to paint your own vibrant fabric

April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to paint your own vibrant fabric

How to paint your own vibrant fabric. Upcycle old plain fabric with fabric paints to create bold, vibrant, colourful designs.

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April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Washi tape, paint, sustainable craft challenge
March 05, 2024

Decorate a Ring Binder with a Paper Rainbow Collage

March 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Decorate a Ring Binder with a Paper Rainbow Collage

Decorate a plain ring binder with a pretty paper rainbow collage

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March 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
papercraft, recycling/repurposing, rainbow, sustainable craft challenge
February 06, 2024

Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Hanging Hearts made from Scrappy Fabric

How to make pretty hanging heart ornaments from scrappy fabric

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February 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Valentines, Upcycled 3, Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial, Valentine, sustainable craft challenge
February 05, 2024

How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make beautiful useable cloth from tiny fabric scraps

A fun way to make a new useable cloth from the tiniest scraps of fabric

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February 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
sewing, Sewing my Stash, patchwork, recycling/repurposing
January 27, 2024

How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Hidden Hanger Pocket from a Placemat

Upcycle an old fabric placemat to make a useful hanging pocket for a coat hanger. Simple wardrobe organisation and travel security.

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January 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing, recycling/repurposing
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