We’re all spent from the holiday and now need to regroup and make something beautiful for ourselves that doesn’t cost a lot of money! Everyone has a spare T-shirt hanging around. Check out the beautiful ideas:

 

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This neckware is created by Etsy seller Johnny Vegas Originals. Lots of different colors and styles available for sale in his Etsy shop. Can you imagine anything more comfortable to wear?

 

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This creative craftster cut up her t-shirts and made yarn out of it which she then knitted to make dishtowels. I’m sure they are nice and soft and absorbent! See her tutorials here>>

 

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Save the planet in more ways than one by passing up the paper or plastic dilemma at the grocery story and making your own bags from recycled T-shirts. Here’s the tutorial>>

 

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How cute are these ruffle shirts – made from recycled Tshirts?

Tutorial 1: http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/2011/03/ruffly-tshirt-tutorial-from-just-another-day-in-paradise/
Tutorial 2: http://jaynsarah.blogspot.com/2011/03/anthropologie-squeezebox-top-diy.html

 

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Cool pompom tutorial from Craftaholics Anonymous to create a bit of whimsey wherever you may need a bit of fun in your life. You will never look at an old Tshirt in the same way again!

 

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Lots of beautiful flower tutorials ready to be created in a variety of fabrics >> Most are ready for purchase for $6.00 each.

 

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Want to create an entire bouquet of flowers? Perfect for your relative or friend who is allergic to the real deal. These look beautiful and they are fun to make!

Create your own wedding flowers>>

 

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Hat tutorial! Perfect for babies and their delicate noggins! Click here for the tutorial>>

 

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What about these simple Upcycled / Recycled T-Shirt Bangles? Nice and detailed Tutorial available here>>

 

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Tutorial from Martha Stewart living includes a video for step by step instructions. These are elegant and casual at the same time. They will go with everything!

 

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I want to try creating a one-of-a-kind scarf, the possibilities are endless to make something fun and colorful. Here’s the tutorial>>

If you are looking for a new take on an old tradition how about using a menorah created from recycled materials? We have some from recycled galvanized steel, recycled circuit boards, recycled sweaters, recycled glass and on and on.

Click here to see the collection>>