make - fabulous recycling ideas

i think the mantra I often use is 'if in doubt, throw it out', but I can't help thinking of the new lease on life I could have given to things had I know about some of these great recycling ideas and tutorials.

top left - have some old each towels in the linen cupboard, why not recycle the and make your very own poolside cushions, so easy, tutorial here
top center - how about recycling some jute to make a fabulous table runner, to find out how, visit here

top right - try your hand recycling envelopes and turning them into personalised gift bags, how to here

middle left - and finally read the paper and have a bit of time on your hands...... then why not make it into a basket.... yep you heard me, complete step by step here

middle center - bring your ice tea to life with these gorgeous novelty ice cubes, how to, here

middle right - re-use your twine and crochet your very own cushion cover, this clever idea can be found right here

bottom left - how could you resist these gorgeous handmade flower fairy lights, it's so easy, tutorial here

bottom center - table mats made out of rope were never meant to be this easy, how to here

bottom right - how to make your own gorgeous lantern from a tin can, tutorial here