It seems like any retailer offers gift cards nowadays, so it’s most likely that you’ve accumulated several of them. Have you ever wondered how to recycle them? Well, for you not to search any longer, here are are three fun ideas (and gift ideas as well!):
Recycle Gift Cards into a Bracelet
Seems like it takes some time and effort - but looks lovely!
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Recycle Gift Cards into a Notebook
It looks cool and will fit even the tiniest purse!
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Recycle Gift Cards into Christmas Ornament
If you are one of those (us) who is going to celebrate this Christmas on budget and the eco-friendly way, you will love this idea. And it doesn't seem to be to hard to create!
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Pst... Holiday tip: you can buy gift cards for this holiday season with Gift Card Granny. I found it a great and valid resource. And when the holiday season is over, you can recycle them using this post ideas!
Vinyl Record into a Cool Necklace
On: Monday, November 22, 2010
If you frequent my little blog, you are likely to know how much I love cool original ideas. This vinyl record necklace just made my day.
It looks chick and the implementation is just awesome.
A black record album has been heated and then folded over itself to give the effect of warped pavement.
Looks cool, doesn't it?
More awesome DIY projects with recycled vinyl records:
It looks chick and the implementation is just awesome.
A black record album has been heated and then folded over itself to give the effect of warped pavement.
Looks cool, doesn't it?
More awesome DIY projects with recycled vinyl records:
- Cool vinyl records bags and cute vinyl records purse (and even more records handbags)
- Vinyl records bowl and
vinyl records clock (these two also involve heating and deforming like today's project); - Vinyl record book and
vinyl record bookend
3 Eco-Friendly DIY Christmas Wreaths
On: Thursday, November 18, 2010
Christmas is approaching fast and you are likely to be already trying to figure out how to make this year's holidays frugal and eco-friendly while still fun.
We save money and we love our home, therefore we love our DIY life!
So here are three totally green and pretty easy-to-craft DIY projects for you to decorate your home on a budget:
Old Ties into the Christmas Wreath
I am sure you have plenty of those ties your husband or dad doesn't need any more. Why not turn them into the fun Christmas decoration?
Holiday Greeting Cards into the Christmas Wreath
Recycle your friends' holiday greeting cards into holly leaves for this nice Christmas wreath! That's what I call putting good wished to real use!
Recycle Wine Corks into the Christmas Wreath
Holidays are so rich in wine, so this year you will know how to recycle them!
Pst, here are few more ideas to recycle festive wine corks: Champagne Cork Flash Drive Holder and Wine Cork Serving Tray
Enjoy!
Oh and while you are still here, why not take this online test on how well you know Christmas!
We save money and we love our home, therefore we love our DIY life!
So here are three totally green and pretty easy-to-craft DIY projects for you to decorate your home on a budget:
Find the instructions here.
Old Ties into the Christmas Wreath
I am sure you have plenty of those ties your husband or dad doesn't need any more. Why not turn them into the fun Christmas decoration?
Holiday Greeting Cards into the Christmas Wreath
Recycle your friends' holiday greeting cards into holly leaves for this nice Christmas wreath! That's what I call putting good wished to real use!
Recycle Wine Corks into the Christmas Wreath
Holidays are so rich in wine, so this year you will know how to recycle them!
Pst, here are few more ideas to recycle festive wine corks: Champagne Cork Flash Drive Holder and Wine Cork Serving Tray
Enjoy!
Oh and while you are still here, why not take this online test on how well you know Christmas!
10 Cool Computer Clocks - Geeky Days
On: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
If you have successfully scored a great Dell deal and purchased a brand new computer (congrats!), you may be in desperate need to re-use your old one. So here you go: 10 great ideas for you to get inspired!
I know, I know, most of these are too hard to make yourself - but hey! It's holiday and gift-season. You'd better think about the presents now and these clocks can be huge source of inspiration!
Besides, if you manage to make something like this with your own hands, you'll be so proud of yourself (and so will your beloved ones)!
Clock dial is a former Apple iBook G3 Clamshell laptop computer keyboard section.
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Is anything made out of Apple keyboards look so awesome, I wonder?
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The side panel of an old Mac G4 recycled into a stylish clock! Simply awesome!
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This clock is made from a recycled working copy microsoft windows 2000 Professional CD.
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At the base of the clock hands is a stator from a computer hard drive motor.
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Awesome vintage look would be a perfect fit for some interiors: A round lemon yellow circuit board with concentric circles of shiny copper sits on top of this chartreuse green circuit board.
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This minimal-design clock could make a great conversation piece on your wall or great present for your geeky friend:
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A real 12" Apple laptop converted into a clock with a real working pendulum mouse!
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The face of the clock is the 5 inch platter of a former hard drive. Overall, the clock sports awesome minimalist design:
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Can it both fun and geeky?! For sure!
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I know, I know, most of these are too hard to make yourself - but hey! It's holiday and gift-season. You'd better think about the presents now and these clocks can be huge source of inspiration!
Besides, if you manage to make something like this with your own hands, you'll be so proud of yourself (and so will your beloved ones)!
1. iClock: Apple Keyboard Clock
Clock dial is a former Apple iBook G3 Clamshell laptop computer keyboard section.
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2. Mac Keyboard Clock
Is anything made out of Apple keyboards look so awesome, I wonder?
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3. Mac G4 Clock
The side panel of an old Mac G4 recycled into a stylish clock! Simply awesome!
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4. Windows 2000 Holographic CD Desk Clock
This clock is made from a recycled working copy microsoft windows 2000 Professional CD.
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5. Laptop Keyboard into a Wall Clock
At the base of the clock hands is a stator from a computer hard drive motor.
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6. Recycled Circuit Board into a Vintage Clock
Awesome vintage look would be a perfect fit for some interiors: A round lemon yellow circuit board with concentric circles of shiny copper sits on top of this chartreuse green circuit board.
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7. Apple G3 Computer Front Cover into a Clock
This minimal-design clock could make a great conversation piece on your wall or great present for your geeky friend:
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8. Apple Laptop Computer Clock
A real 12" Apple laptop converted into a clock with a real working pendulum mouse!
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9. Hard Drive Clock
The face of the clock is the 5 inch platter of a former hard drive. Overall, the clock sports awesome minimalist design:
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10. A Hard Drive CAT Clock
Can it both fun and geeky?! For sure!
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Newspaper Bag: Because It Is Free and Eco-Friendly!
On: Saturday, October 9, 2010
In the spirit of the upcoming big holiday shopping season, here's the great idea for you: recycle old newspapers in shopping bags!
Yes, for some they may seem too weird-looking and some people would even say they would feel ashamed if they appeared in the local warehouse with the newspaper shopping bag - but look, some of them actually look pretty nice:
Rolled Magazine Table
On: Monday, October 4, 2010
We have already profiled a rolled newspaper stool and here's another great way to reuse old newspapers and magazines: rolled newspaper table! I am sure the two would also make a great match:
Turn Tape into Amazing Interior Decorations
On: Monday, September 20, 2010
Most of us have plenty of tape stored in the garage for no reason. No, actually there is the reason: too many feelings and memories are tied to that old tape you do not have the heart to throw away.
But maybe you don't need to. Here are some truly amazing and inspirational examples of DIY interior artworks made of tape: let your memories go real!
But maybe you don't need to. Here are some truly amazing and inspirational examples of DIY interior artworks made of tape: let your memories go real!
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