Posts tagged recycled

• 09 Oct

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Trivets, Pot Holders, and Table Decor!

     Diane's genius trivet made from recycled wool yo-yos inspired me to do some searching and round up a bunch of trivets, pot holders, and other assorted table items for you!  Starting, of course, with the Felted Sweater Trivet by Diane Gilleland of Craftypod:There are many ways to make t

• 16 Sep

  Episode: Decor It Yourself

  Metal Wall Art, Decor it Yourself

  This week, Meg shows us how-to make mid-century mod inspired wall art out of old aluminum cans.

• 28 Aug

  Blog: ThreadBanger

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Earrings!

     I did a tutorial a few days ago on my blog about making jewelry with recycled sweater wool, with a bit of a focus on earrings because they're my favorite to make, so today I'm rounding up a ton of earring-making projects I've found!  In my post, I have examples of simple shapes like th

• 22 May

  Episode: Projects

  How-to make a BBQ Hat and Apron, Threadbanger Memorial Day Special

  Getting no respect at the grill? This week to help Celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend we're showing you how to make your own Chef Hat and Apron out of some old bed sheets.Check out the pattern in the blogSubmit to the Ignite Film Festival

• 23 Jan

  Episode: Projects

  Threadbanger: How to make a Space Helmet Hoodie

  This week Rob and Corinne are hangin with our favorite DIY'ers, Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty, and they're showing us how to make a super rad space helmet hoodie to keep you warm this winter.Click here to download the pattern 

• 09 Jan

  Episode: Projects

  Threadbanger: 100th Week Celebration Special...How to make a Sweater Wrap

  This is our 100th week of Threadbanger !!! Hang out for a special interview with Rob and Corinne , plus a tutorial taken from one of your requests on how to make a sweater wrap.AFDB EpisodeBig Stitch Part 1Big Stitch Part 2Rob Raps!

• 02 Jan

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Weekly DIY Roundup: Mittens!

  Now that all that holiday gift crafting is done, and the weather is nice and chilly, it's time to make some mittens for yourself!  I've rounded up some of my favorite free patterns and projects, but there are tons more out there!  Especially knitting patterns - if you're a ravelry member, search f

• 28 Dec

  Blog: ThreadHeads

  Recycled CD Case into Desk Calendar

    With a clever trick, a recycled CD case becomes a cool display for a desk calendar. Make your own calendar design, or download my pirate-themed calendar*. In Windows, Right click and Save Link As to save it. Project Materials: CD casePaperComputer printer or copy machinePaper cutter (not