Tag Archives: recycling

DIY Taillight Jewelry – #CraftChallenge 2015

Posted on June 29, 2015 by A Pop of Red

It’s time for another Craft Challenge! This month’s theme was jewelry and right from the start I knew I had two options to make something that really was true to me. Option One: Wire wrap something. Wire wrapping is such … Continue reading →

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Recycled Cardboard Shelf – #CraftChallenge

Posted on May 25, 2015 by A Pop of Red

Wow! It has been essentially a month since I last posted. Honestly though, it felt like no time at all. If you follow my social media feeds at all, you would know I took some time off to deal with … Continue reading →

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Toilet Paper Roll Flowers

Posted on November 10, 2014 by A Pop of Red

Recently I came across this amazing blog called Accents and Petals. They take recycled materials and make all sorts of beautiful flowers and bouquets. I fell in love with some of their DIYs and thought I would give them a … Continue reading →

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Recycled Statement Jewelry with Pop Cans

Posted on October 13, 2014 by A Pop of Red

Have you seen the gorgeous statement jewelry that is popular nowadays? You know, the big geometric pieces arranged on a necklace in bright bold colours? Well, instead of spending money to get the perfect statement piece, why not just make … Continue reading →

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Pop Tab Chain Mail: Time to be a Warrior

Posted on September 29, 2014 by apopofred

For the past year I have been collecting pop tabs. Thousands of them. The reason? I am slowly making my first cosplay and I need chain mail to make it. But seeing as I am on a budget, well, recycling … Continue reading →

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Recycled Desk Organizer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by apopofred

I recently learned my workplace will be moving to a new building, one that is far nicer than the little brick eyesore I work in now. As a bonus, employees were given a chance to vote on the colour scheme … Continue reading →