Give Old Stuff New Life with These Upcycling Projects 7/13/2016 2:01:00 PM View Count 19208 Turn a tired old DVD case into a travel-friendly art kit, transform a vinyl banner into a useful tote bag or upgrade a scratched CD into the blingiest turtle on the block.
12 Upcycling Ideas for the Savvy Outdoor Enthusiast 3/2/2016 5:00:00 AM View Count 18351 Camping and relaxing outside should be great ways to spend your day and not your money. Still, accessories and new fandangled gear can get pricey pretty quick, so try these alternative upcycling options to get back to the fun instead of the store!
7 Easy Ways to Help Nature for Earth Day - and Every Day 4/22/2015 5:27:00 AM View Count 7838 Earth Day doesn't have to be just one day a year - these simple steps help protect Iowa's valuable natural resources all year long:
Create Your Own Gift Bags from Stunning Iowa Outdoors Photos 12/12/2014 10:22:00 AM View Count 8817 Expert crafter Shelene Codner wanted a way to show off the fantastic nature photography featured in the calendar issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine - so she turned the pages of last year's calendar into reusable gift bags, perfect for the holidays or any gift-giving occasion.
Reuse and upcycle your old stuff with these simple projects 8/7/2014 9:01:00 AM View Count 13999 Not going to watch those old 1980s VHS tapes? Have some unworn t-shirts lying around? Put them to good (and stylish) use with these simple projects from the DNR's Reusapalooza at the Iowa State Fair.