Does the interior of your urban habitat lack a certain natural component? Why not accent your home with a piece of the forest. This very woodsy coat rack is made from reclaimed lumber and tree branches sourced from wind-fallen trees, and trimmings obtained from local arborists. The Wolf Den coat rack can be utilized as both a functional piece of rustic home decor and an art piece.

Designed and created by the environmentally-conscious craftspeople at Vancouver, B.C.’s Cantilever and Press design studio.

Thinking outside the box (in this case the coloring box) by utilizing an everyday raw material in a new context can often deliver uniquely creative results. Italian designer, Maria Christina Bellucci’s line of jewelry made from colored pencils is one such example.

Maria, a theater costume designer, and her company, MCB Contemporary Jewellery cut pencils into a variety of shapes and handcraft them into a plethora of colorful designs.

For the crafty wanna-be’s…get a little help with an all-inclusive sewing kit and make your own woolly little rabbit. When fully realized, the 8-inch high critter dons a merino wool tail and stuffing sourced from recycled woolen sweaters. Comes with a cream colored belly and a choice of 5 cool colors.

From Kit and Caboodle Designs, the Kit includes: pattern, instructions, wool fabric, embroidery thread, needle + pins, wool tail and stuffing. Just add pencil and scissors and start to DIY. (reminder: Easter is April 24 this year)

Here’s where to get the Sew A Rabbit whole kit and caboodle. $19