These Tie Cell Phone Cases are Awesome!

I stumbled across these cell phone cases made of old ties.

There's no tutorial, but it could be fun figuring out how to make one for yourself.

Or you could visit Tearful Touch's Etsy Shop to buy your own for about $20!

Upcycle a Magazine into Pretty Wall Art

If you're anything like me, you probably have a huge collection of magazines
stacked up in the corner of your room ready for collages, scraps and what-have-you...

I found this tutorial that makes a beautiful piece of art.

Layered Cut Out T-Shirts Tutorial

Hope Studios has a tutorial for layered cut out t-shirts.

I love how the tutorial doesn't limit you at all.

You can choose your own fabrics, style, colors...

everything is up to you.

I love this design and the color combo.

Using Bleach to Dress Up a Tee

Use bleach pens to create a funky T-shirt.

I love this style and it looks like a fun process.

Go to Kimberly Michelle to see the tutorial for yourself.

Put Shutters on Your Bulletin Board

This tutorial is so great! 

I love the chic look of putting shutters over top your bulletin board.

You can find out how to do it yourself here at Crafty Nest.

Weave Magazine Coasters

If you're anything like me, you have stacks upon stacks of magazines, ready for anything your crafty life might throw your way. Well how about you use them to Weave Magazine Coasters at Fidgety Fingers?! They're cute and you can make them in any color scheme you want. These also would make great handmade gifts for the holidays!

Make a Bottle Cap Necklace

Learn how to make a bottle cap necklace 

on ehow.com from craftybitch.

I can make these for my alcoholic friends, MM BEER CAPS

All you need is a cap, chain, 16-gauge wire, and polymer clay.

Go check out the article here!

Make a Christmas Advent out of Matchboxes!

The Christmas Advent calender by Tracie Hudson

is so original, thrifty, and beautiful!

Tracie gives a wonderful step-by-step tutorial on how to make this original spin on a traditional project.

This could also be used for as storage for small, little scraps of crafts items... hmm. 

Arranged by colors... types... I'm starting to get ideas of my own here!

I love finding inspiration within inspiration!

Upcycle an Old Hardcover into a New Notebook!

There are so many ways to make an old book pretty and new.

Altered art, poetry, collages...

But have you ever considered turning an old hardcover book

into a new pretty (and fantastically adorable) notebook?!

at Mary Janes and Galoshes, you can find out how to do it yourself!

Turn an Old Hardcover into Frame

The first thing I noticed when I came across this tutorial was, 

WOW this is such a cool idea! 

The second thing I noticed was that it was posted in 2006! 

Four years ago, I don't know why, but it just made me think about how time flies, 

and also, how freakin big the internet really is.

ANYWAYS, back to business, this tutorial takes you step by step 

on how to change a hardcover book into a really vintage, unique picture frame. 

I love the desaturated look of these pictures, it really gives it an artistic, vintage look.

This would look perfect on a bookcase or anywhere you keep your books. 

(If you even read books, it's a shame what technology has done to good old fashion reading).

Being kind to Nature & your Jewelry!

Sooner or later, 

you're going to notice that I have a 

slight obsession with trees. 

(and paisley... and papercrafts... 

and fairies, but those are besides the point!)

I found this tutorial at Shirin Homemade.

All you need a tree branch, a hammer, and some nails.

and these items give you...

Not too shabby, eh?

A branch jewelry holder!

Corkboard Necklace Tutorial

Again, another craft that I can make by just running down to my kitchen,

maybe rummaging through a garbage bin (just kidding!)

Corkboard.

Necklace.

Tutorial!

I love pendants like these.

I love birdie silhouettes!

They're so fresh and modern.

with limitless possibilities!

Find out how to make them yourself at Oh So Happy Together!

Necklace out of Shower Curtain Rings

My FAVORITE types of crafts are the ones where I don't

A) have to spend any money

B) can find all the stuff I need in less than five minutes

This is a project that satisfies both A & B!

Who knew shower curtain rings could help make such a modern and funky necklace?!

Obviously THIS girl knew!

"There is nothing I love more than being resourceful. Here is a simple necklace tutorial made out of thrifted finds. It is very fun and perfect for a little added funky flair. PLUS, it looks christmas-y right? You can make it with any color scheme by changing out the beads, and fabric. I did totally make this up… so no hating or judging.. haha. It’s just for fun. The items you will need are shown above: Strips of fabric, beads, yarn or string, and shower curtain rings. I displayed yarn AND string… but in this example I just chose to use the yarn." READ MORE

Make Upcycled Art with Old Books

I've always been a fan of altered books or using old books to play around with.

This tutorial gives you a couple tips on different techniques you can use to transfer designs and such to create an interesting piece of art using some pages from an old book. Click

I love the design with the key so much!

Brilliant!

Love the finished look

"Here's a fun project to give a new life to an old book! Great for rainy days, crafting with children, and people who think they don't have an artistic bone in their body. This instructable includes making a photocopy transfer, dripping liquid watercolor and using clear matte medium with paper strips as techniques for artmaking. Enjoy!...Read More!"

Eyeglasses Brooch

One trip to Goodwill and you're set to go!

I'm personally, not a fan of brooches, but these litttle guys can be used for decoration or to fill out a gift bag.

"Since that time, I have been meaning to make my own eyeglass brooches using my old glasses. Of course, I would prefer to donate my eyeglasses to the Lion's Club recycling program, which seems like a really great effort. However, since my lenses contain prisms (since my eyes are all jacked up), I have been told my glasses are not usable in the program. Well, at least this way my funky lenses will not end up in the trash. If you have an extra pair of eyeglasses lying around, you could make a brooch as well... Read More."

Make a Halter Top from a Scarf!

You work it girl!

This scarf shirt is awesome! Too bad it's not summer anymore :(

But who says you can't hide it under a cardigan or a pea coat!? NO ONE.

So go ahead! Make one of these babies and work it girl!

All you need is a scarf and some sort of ribbon or chains, and a little bit of sewing.

"Seriously. This is so simple that it may even take you longer to pull out your sewing machine and set up than to actually make this top! How fabulous is that?! We found this idea here, and with the hot weather we've been having around here lately we thought now was the perfect time to whip one up! READ MORE!"

Pretty Penny Pendant

Create a pretty pendant with a penny in your pocket!

I totally care about this tutorial!

Take a shiny penny, put it in your pocket... wait, that's a waste! 

Make a pretty necklace with it!

Find out how you can do that, here!

Sew Your Own Pair of Underwear!

Sew your own underwear using an old pair of underwear as a guide!

Cute, right?!

Make your own pair of underwear!

This could be a funny & fun, "girls night in" craft project.

"This tutorial will take you, step by step, through the process of making underwear that fit you perfectly and look great too.  Please use this pattern for personal use only, and feel free to link back to this post." More...

Vintage Record Cover Wall Art

After seeing this tutorial for Vintage Record Cover Wall Art

I know I'll be hitting up Good Will for some cool looking record covers!

How funky is this!?

I don't have enough room on my walls for all this stuff! Ah!

I need to make more friends to make stuff for! :)

Statement Necklace

Take your old jewelry, charms, etc and turn them into a chic statement necklace!

Imagine the possibilities!