Our 10 Favorite Last Minute Christmas Projects

How did December get here already, wasn’t it just The 4th of July? The Holiday Season seems to sneak up on us every year without notice!   If you didn’t start your Christmas Crafting when all the stores started bringing in the Christmas craft supplies back in July, fear not, you can still make some pretty …

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7 Simple Tips to Help Your Bottles Separate

In honor of Earth Day, coming up this Monday, we are bringing you our best advice for using one of the most popular upcycling tools out there, the Generation Green (g2) Bottle Cutter! There’s not a parent or a pet owner out there that does not understand the term “separation anxiety!”  Well, in my Upcycling …

Win 1 of 3 G2 Bottle Cutters at Craftbits!

Who doesn’t love winning? Crazy question right... This month you can win and help save the Earth! In addition to the contest we are running here on our blog, Diamond Tech has partnered with Craftbits to give away 3 Generation Green (g2) Bottle Cutters! The Craftbits contest runs from today, April 15th until May 15th. …

Create Glass Cloches with Wine Bottles!

April is the perfect month for green crafting! Earth Day is near, so we decided to share a project that makes use of three bottles that would otherwise be headed to the landfill! Glass cloches are perfect for parties; display your hors d'oeuvres without letting the bugs get to them before your guests have a chance …

How to Use Upcycled Glass Bottles in Glass Art

Earth Day is near and what better way to celebrate than to incorporate upcycling into you next glass craft or art project!  There are plenty of ways to be green when it comes to creating fabulous mosaics, stained glass panels, fused projects and more. One of our favorite ways to upcycle is by using the …

Win a Generation Green (g2) Bottle Cutter and All Four Bottle Art Kits

Earth Day is right around the corner, how will you celebrate? We are celebrating by giving you a chance to win a Generation Green (g2) Bottle Cutter and all four Generation Green Bottle Cutter Kits! Whoever said it isn’t easy being green? Stop tossing those glass bottles in the trash and start your Earth Day …

Great Homemade Gifts for Dad

T-Minus 4 days until Father’s Day, if you have yet to buy something for dear old dad this year, why not make him something! Give Dad the gift of handmade this year – after all, nothing says "I Love You"  like creating something from the heart! Most of these projects only take a few short hours, so you …

Weekender Project: Tuscany Wine Bottle Vases

I hear Tuscany is beautiful this time of year, but if you can't be there to see it for your self you might as well bring a little Tuscan charm to your living room with some sweet upcycled vases! Spring is in full swing, so show off those beautiful new buds with some upcycled flair! Sure Earth Day has …

5 Tips for Bottle Cutting Success

The G2 Bottle Cutter is a great tool for cutting glass bottles and jars, if you use it the right way. Follow these simple tips to get the best results! Make sure that you remove the entire label from the bottle you are cutting. Even the smallest amount of sticky residue will interfere with your score …

Weekender Project – Upcycled Brew Glass

Have you ever heard someone day "beer tastes better in a glass"? I think its true, whether from a glass bottle or drinking glass, beer does taste better from a glass! This chalice is perfect for a pilsner or an ale - hey, why buy your drinking glasses, when you can make them - from bottles! …