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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
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 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, scrap fabric
December 05, 2023

Easy Upcycled Block Shelf Sitter

December 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Easy Upcycled Block Shelf Sitter

Upcycle an old gift box into a sweet block shelf sitter or tiered tray sign

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December 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Christmas 2, everything else 4, General Papercraft 2
Christmas, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Home Decorating, sustainable craft challenge
November 07, 2023

How to make a Delicate Felt Star and Bead Garland

November 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Delicate Felt Star and Bead Garland

How to make a delicate Christmas garland with upcycled felt and beads

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November 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Christmas 2, Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
Christmas, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Felt, sustainable craft challenge
October 03, 2023

Vintage Doily Afternoon Tea Embroidery Upcycle

October 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Doily Afternoon Tea Embroidery Upcycle

Upcycle an old doily with some simple embroidery and a fun tea time quote

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October 03, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, upcycling, embroidery, pretty ideas, sustainable craft challenge
September 05, 2023

Mini Vases made from Yogurt Bottles

September 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Mini Vases made from Yogurt Bottles

How to turn old mini yogurt bottles into pretty mini vases with pressed flowers.

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September 05, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Floral, Home Decorating, sustainable craft challenge
August 01, 2023

Sunburst Greeting Card idea made with Old Magazines

August 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Sunburst Greeting Card idea made with Old Magazines

How to make a sunburst greeting card by recycling old magazines

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August 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 24 Comments
Upcycled 3, Greeting Cards 1
greeting cards, papercraft, recycling/repurposing, sustainable craft challenge
June 06, 2023

How to give a Denim Jacket a fresh new look

June 06, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to give a Denim Jacket a fresh new look

How to give an old denim jacket a fresh new look with fabric paint and some simple embroidery.

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June 06, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Refashions
upcycling, clothing, embroidery, denim, refashion, sustainable craft challenge
May 02, 2023

Recycled Mini Collage with Crochet Flower Tutorial

May 02, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Recycled Mini Collage with Crochet Flower Tutorial

How to make sweet little collages with crochet flowers using recycled materials

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May 02, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, papercraft, art, sustainable craft challenge
April 04, 2023

How to Make Tulip Collage Greeting Cards

April 04, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Tulip Collage Greeting Cards

How to make spring themed tulip collage greeting cards with small scraps of pretty papers.

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April 04, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Greeting Cards 1, Upcycled 2
Spring, greeting cards, pretty ideas, Floral, sustainable craft challenge
March 07, 2023

Upcycled Sweater Easter Gift Bags

March 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Sweater Easter Gift Bags

How to upcycle the sleeves of an old sweater into sweet easter gift bags with crochet bunny motif embellishments

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March 07, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
Easter, Sewing and embroidery 5, Upcycled 2
Easter, Gift Wrap, Crochet, craft tutorials, sustainable craft challenge
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