Recycle, eh

Here's a great way to use up old belts from Brigg, a Norwegian site that I've just discovered. Although Brigg uses an H&M belt and Ikea clock, it would be easy to substitute any belt you may have on hand. besides the clock she has more interesting ways to recycle belts. I especially like her elegant but simple, doggy bed idea.

Take a wander through Brigg for lots more great ideas that can easily be made using recyclables.

Ciao for now!!

If you've got a few old quartz clocks cluttering up your space, why not use bits and pieces from those clocks to create new ones with a bit of fun attached. Reuse and recycle stuff you already have on hand.. I've made clocks out of old books, plates, candy boxes or spice tins, CDs, vinyl records, cereal boxes, even old boots! Here are a few examples of materials you can recycle into clocks.

Recycle a Tin Tea, Spice, Cookie or Candy Box into a Clock

You can turn any tin container into a clock. All you need is a hammer (or electric drill with a metal bit) and clock parts. Make them as gifts or sell them at local fairs. I sold quite a few on my Etsy site.

Recycle an Old Book into a Clock

The book clock takes a bit more time as you have to cut a hole inside the book to accommodate the quartz clock works - but, hey, it's worth the effort. I've sold all the book clocks that I've made so far. 

You can find instructions for both the tin box clock and the book clock here.

Recycle a Cardboard Cereal or Food Box into a Clock

A clock made out of a cereal box (or any other type of cardboard box) is sure to make your kids smile in the morning. I made this one for a friend who was urged to eat more fibre by her doctor! The quick and easy instructions to make this clock are here.

Good business idea for craft shows if you love recycling old stuff into something new and useful, no?