Backing For the Plastic Bag Hooked Rug?With regards to the plastic bag hooked rug craft project, what do you put on the back of the rug so it doesn't slip?
How Do I Make a Wine Cork Hot Plate?How do I make a cork hotplate?
Crafts Using Old Clothing?I'm looking for ideas to use old/used items and make them into something new. Ideas like turning a tank top into a shopping bag or turning an old pair of jeans into a handbag. The theme is "reuse, repurpose, refashion".
Crafts Using Plastic Coffee Creamer Bottles?I use lots of liquid creamer and have saved the bottles. I want to make a craft the children will enjoy.
Ideas for Making Dog and Cat Toys from Silk Ties?I need to make dog and cat toys. I have many silk ties. Do you have any ideas for them?
How Do I Make a Pull-tab Purse?Does anyone know where I can get patterns for poptop purses?
Potato Chip Bag Purse?I would like to know how to make a purse from chip wrappers.
How Do I Make a Gazing Ball From a Bowling Ball?How do you go about gazing a bowling ball?
Craft Ideas for Ivory Piano Keys?I have a few ivory piano keys I would like to make a craft with. I was thinking, bookmarkers?
Crafts Using International Coffee Tins?I have 15-20 International Coffee tins with the red lids. Does anyone have suggestions for a craft?
Aluminum Can Craft Ideas?I am looking for ideas for making crafts out of aluminum cans?
Creative Uses for Postcards?Will someone please give me some creative ideas on how to use postcards? I've framed about all that I care to frame, so I'm at a standstill.
In Need of Coffee Containers for Scout Project?I am wanting many International coffee containers for a project with Boy Scouts. Can you suggest sources for them?
Crafts Ideas Using Medicine Cups?I am looking for ideas on how to recycle or make crafts out of the medicine cups used to measure medications?
Selling Crafts Made With Old Record Albums?I am interested in making old record albums into bags, clocks, etc. and selling them. Does anyone know what the copyright implications are?
Making Drinking Glasses From Glass Bottles?When making a drinking glass out of a beer bottle, what type of string do you use to soak in lighter fluid, then tie around the bottle?
Craft Ideas for Instant Tea Jars?I have about 10 Nestea jars with lids. I would like to know if anybody has any craft ideas for these?
Making a Cushion Using Men's Ties?I am looking for a cushion pattern using men's ties.
Holiday Projects Using Folger's Canisters?What types of holiday projects can be made of the empty Folger's coffee containers?
Craft Uses for 25 Count CD/DVD Containers?Anyone have a suggestion for re-using the small containers that CDs/DVDs come in? I have so many of these; they held 25 discs and sometimes are referred to as small cake stack cases. The top is translucent and the locking bottoms are black. It seems a shame to throw them out.
Craft Ideas for Plastic Coffee Containers?I have several of the red plastic coffee containers from Folger's coffee. Does anyone have a good idea for use of these for crafts, etc.?
Making Large Bows from Plastic Tablecloths?How do I make large bows using plastic table cloths?
How Do I Make Fringe from Old Jeans?I am looking for how to make fringe out of old blue jeans.
Sources for Free Copper Wire for Crafts in Edinburgh?Does anyone know where I can collect copper wire within Edinburgh?
Craft Ideas for Plastic Powdered Drink Mix Containers?I use a lot of powdered drink mixes and I hate to throw away those tall plastic containers. Any suggestions what I can do with them?
Snowmen Made from Creamer Bottles?I am wondering if you can still use Coffeemate creamer bottles to make snowmen since they are now clear under the label? I don't want to have a bunch of kids painting them. Any ideas?
Crafts Using Neck Ties?I saw a Xmas tree skirt made from silk ties on Facebook. It was posted by Paula Dean. I sure would like to find a pattern for it.
Ideas for Making Driftwood Mobiles?I found some drift wood and would like to make mobiles from them, using beads, wire, etc. Any help?
Making an Eiffel Tower Out of Popsicle Sticks?I need steps on how to make an Eiffel tower out of Popsicle sticks. Can someone help me? Thanks.
Recycled Pet Food Bag Tote?Are the pet food totes machine washable? Thanks.
Lightbulb Football Player?How can I make a light bulb look like a football player?
Crafts Using Recycled K-Cup Coffee Filters?I love my Keurig coffee pot, but I tend to use quite a lot of the K-cups and they are not recyclable. I do clean them and re-use with some plastic K-caps I found on line. But after a few uses, the filter tears up and can't be used again.
Crafts Using Plastic Bottle Caps?I am looking for crafts that use bottle caps.
Crafts Using Plastic Containers and Lids?I am looking for crafts that use plastic lids and plastic containers.
Crafts Using Recycled Floppy Disks and CDs?I am looking for crafts using old floppy disks and non-working CD discs.
Craft Projects Using Tassimo Coffee Disks?Any Tassimo lovers here? I really adore this machine, but I also feel bad, throwing away 4-5 discs daily (for both me and my husband).
Record Album Crafts?Does anyone know of any crafts that you can make from record albums, besides a bowl? Thanks.
Crafts Using Wooden Silverware Boxes?I have a few old wooden silverware boxes and I am looking for dandy ideas for crafting these.
Nylon Flowers?I am interested in having patterns for making the nylon stocking flowers. Does anyone have one?
Recycled Flip Flop Craft Ideas?Does anyone have any ideas for a cute craft for my daughter's outgrown and worn out flip flops?
Craft Patterns Using PVC Pipe?I would like to get instructions on how to make birds from PVC pipe.
Popsicle Stick Lamp Instructions?I'm looking for a pattern to make a Popsicle stick lamp. I need something that will walk me through it step-by-step. My son has his first apartment and I'd like to make one for him.
Pattern for a Keepsake Pillow Made from Ties?My father had lots of ties and I hate to get rid of them. I saw on TV where someone had made pillows out of the ties as keepsakes. Does anyone know where I would get the instructions? It would really mean a lot.Thanks.
Can I Make Candle Holders Out of Recycled Wine Bottles With the Labels Intact?I want to find out if anyone knows the legalities of using recycled wine bottles with their labels still intact to make candles and sell them at a craft fair. I have seen a few web sites that make serving trays out of liquor bottles with their labels.
Building a Roller Coaster Out of Popsicle Sticks?Does anyone know how to build a roller coaster out of Popsicle sticks?
Craft Ideas Using 14 Inch Eiffel Tower Replica?I collect Eiffel Towers and have this great wire replica (14 inches high) that I just have not been able to figure what to do with it. Since all my towers are "standard" I want this to be the skeleton for my own creation, but have a total creative block!
Crafts Using Round Salt Boxes?I need craft suggestions using those round containers that table salt comes in. It's such a sturdy little jar thingy. I want to make something out of it. Thanks.
Mason Jar Craft Ideas?Does anyone have a craft that can be inserted in a mason jar?
Recycled Wool Rug Craft?I have a wool throw rug that is coming apart. Is there any craft I can make from the wool strands that doesn't involve knitting or crocheting?
Uses for Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces?What can I make with jigsaw puzzle pieces?
Can I Use Recycled Materials for the Siding on a Dollhouse?Has anyone ever used a recycled item to make siding for a dollhouse?
Pop Can Ring Snowflakes?I need directions to make the plastic 6 pack snowflakes for a summer school project. Can anyone help me?
Craft Uses for Small Plastic Bottles?Each measures approximately 3-1/4 inches tall and has a little screw-on cap. Energy "shots" came in them. Now that I've ingested all of this stuff, I've got enormous amounts of energy to do some sort of craft or project with all of the empties. But I don't have any ideas. Do you?
Crafts Made With CDs?I have so many CDs from my daughter growing up. I need ideas on what to make or do with them. I don't want to throw them away, but my daughter no longer wants them.
Pop Can Airplanes?I'm looking for an actual pattern I can print out for an aluminum can airplane.
Recycled Jeans Crafts?What can be made with old jeans?
Making a Cosmetic Bag from Silk Ties?How can I make a cosmetic bag from silk ties?
Making a Soda Can Tab Purse?How do you make a purse out of soda tabs?
Making Butterflies from CDs?I am looking for butteries or other animals, like fish, made from compact discs. Thanks.
Using Doilies, Table Runners, and Placemats in Craft Projects?What are some unique ideas for using antique doilies, table runners, or placemats?
Making Candy Dishes from CDs?How do you make candy dishes from old CDs?
Crafts Using Tatting Thread and Spools?I would like a craft idea that would use old tatting thread and spools full of thread, that are somewhat new. I saw somewhere a craft that used these, but can't remember where. Can someone help with this? Thank you ever so.
What Are Some Simple Wine Cork Craft Projects?I am interested in making wine cork crafts, either a wreath or trivet. I am looking for anything fairly simple and not too cutesy. Thanks.
Making Nylon Butterflies?Does anyone know how to make the little butterflies that are in flower pots for decorations? They are made of nylons and beads and also there are ones that made of feathers. Thank you for the help.
Chopstick Folding Basket?I found the cutest folding basket made of chopsticks, but I can't find a pattern anywhere. Can some one help? Thanks.
PVC Yard Art?I am looking for a pattern to make lawn ornament from PVC in the shape of a white egret.
Craft Ideas Using Baby Formula Scoops?I took on the task today of organizing my craft room. I found a huge amount of formula scoops from when my kids were babies. Does anyone have any ideas on what I could do with them or make with them? My niece is having a baby soon and I was thinking of making something for the shower with them.
Making Sunflowers from Inexpensive or Recycled Household Items?Does anyone have ideas on making sunflowers from things found at a thrift shop or maybe things found laying around the house? I'd rather use inexpensive ways rather than expensive ones because I'm on a budget and can't afford to buy them new.
Craft Uses for Old Jeans?What can I do with denim scraps?
Craft Uses for Thick Pieces of Foam?I got some thick strips of foam free from a yard sale thinking I could make some homemade stamps for making greeting cards. This is the wrong type of foam for that project. This type is more for stamping paint on the wall; I am not interested in that idea.
CD Crafts?I have a lot of CDs and I am looking for craft ideas for them. I was making coasters out of them, but I am tired of making them and would really like some different ideas. Thanks.
Recycling a Decorative Toilet Seat Lid?I have recently replaced my old toilet seat, however, the lid or "cover" from the old seat is a very neat looking picture of dolphins in the water jumping in and out.
Craft Uses for Pill Folders?What do I do with pill folders? These are flat plastic holders for RX pills. Any ideas on how to recycle these would be appreciated.
Bra Purse Instructions?After a bra purse is made, how does it close? Do you get the snap things like a coin purse closes, or do you sew a zipper onto it? Maybe leave it open?
Footstool Made from Juice Cans?Does anyone have the instructions for making footstools out of large juice cans? These were made in the 1950's, as well as I can remember.
Craft Ideas Using Dominoes?I have a partial set of dominoes, some of the tiles are missing. I would like a craft idea for using the remaining ones.
Crafts Made With Wallpaper?I am looking for ideas for making easy crafts using wall paper leftovers.
Crafts Using Pop Bottle Lids?I have over a hundred pop bottle lids, soda lids. I save them to redeem the points on the Coke lids. They're all red. Is there some kind of craft I can do? I can't think of anything.
Craft Uses for Eye Makeup Remover Pads?I have some round make up remover pads. I was wondering if anyone has a craft idea or any other idea on what to do with them besides putting them in a garage sale.
Making a Braided Denim Rug?How do I make a denim rag rug? Is there a special tool to roll the material? If not, how do you keep the cut edges from showing? How wide would I cut the strips, etc.? Please advise. Thanks very much.
Recycled Crafts for Nursing Home Residents?I would like ideas (and pictures) of easy crafts using recycled items that nursing home residents would enjoy making.
Vinyl Record Bowl?I have tons of vinyl records; I need information on how to craft a bowl.
Making Salt and Pepper Shakers from Plastic Bottles?I want to paint small plastic recycled bottles to use as salt and pepper shakers. Should I use oil paint or acrylic? Does it need a glaze? Can they be washed with no damage to the paint?
Clementine Box Sewing Basket?I am looking for the directions for making a clementine box sewing basket. I first saw it on a Sue Warden's Crafts Program. It's a way to recycle those clementine boxes. The basket is padded and material is used for the top, bottom, and sides of the box.
Crafts Using Recycled Calendar Photos?I have some beautiful pictures from my last year's calendar. I hate to throw them out. Does anyone have ideas for their use? The pictures are 12 inches by 13 inches. I read that someone on this site talked about making envelopes. Any idea how to do this?
Reusing Felted Wool Sweaters?I would be interested in craft ideas for reusing felted wool sweaters.
Making a Wall Hanging from Plastic Cake Keeper?Does anyone have any idea of how to make a recycled craft using a plastic cake keeper? I am thinking of trying to make a decorative wall hanging or so on?
Making Gum Wrapper Chains?My sister and I used to make chains from gum wrappers when we were little. Does anyone know the folding technique? I can't remember how. I think you can make different crafts from them.
Making Toys from Detergent Bottles?I make toys out of laundry and detergent bottles. They are used by children over 3 years of age who typically do not put things in their mouth. But are they safe?
Making Butterflies Out Of Soda Bottles?Where can I find the instructions on making butterflies out of soda bottles? That project sounds interesting.Thanks.
CD Case Pencil Holder?Does anyone have directions to make a pencil holder using CD cases to put pictures in? I would love to have my friend's children make it for her and her husband this Christmas. Thanks!
Making Animals from Garden Tools?I am looking for plans, books, or web site on how to make animals out of old garden tools. Like a turkey out of a rake, stuff like that. Thanks.
Sewing Terrycloth Towel Seams?We foster a few small pooches, and any "old" cotton bath towel gets cut in half for bath towels or bed liners for warmth. Could someone tell me how I can make a seam for that cut end?
Craft Uses For Empty Wine Bottles?I would like ideas for uses for wine bottles. Has anyone tried to cut them with a welding torch? Thank you.
Craft Ideas for Small Plastic Communion Cups?Our church throws away a lot of the used clear plastic, bell shaped communion cups every Sunday. Does someone have any ideas how to recycle them throughout the year, craftwise? I'd like to make them with my kids' class (5-12 years old).
Recycling Christmas Cards?I always save the Christmas cards we receive and like to send them to someone who can use them for recycling or making other crafts. Does anyone have such a name and address of where to send them? Thank you.
Unique Crafts Using Tea Cups and Saucers?I have several old tea cups and saucers and want to make something with them. Any ideas? I know about using them as candle holders or flower holders. I was looking at doing something a bit more dramatic.
Recycling an Old Christmas Card into a New One?How can I turn an old used Christmas card into a newer Christmas card, that is also cheap, creative, fun, and that several people can enjoy?
Empty Pop Bottle "Fish"?I would like to know how to make fish out of plastic pop bottles.
Braided Chair Pads and Rugs Using T-shirts?I have a lot of new long sleeve t-shirts and would like to know how I can use them to braid (chair seat pads). I've used them to make pillows, and mats, but now want to know if anyone has used jersey t-shirt material to braid rugs and chair pads.
Unusual Clock Designs Using Household Items?I am wanting to make some clocks out of unusual items such as a coffee cup, plate, old CD and such. Does anyone have any ideas on what other unusual items I could use to make these clocks?
Using Doilies and Dresser Scarves in Craft Projects?I collect crochet doilies and embroidered dresser scarves. I am looking for websites and suggestions for recycling/reusing them in craft projects. Thanks.
Craft Ideas Using Specimen Cups?I've got a great question for you guys. About two weeks ago, a small clinic near my home had to close. I found out about it through one of the employees. At any rate, I do a lot of crafts and like to organize things. There was a half box of "specimen cups" with screw on lids.
T-shirt Blanket Instructions?I'm looking for instructions for making a t-shirt blanket. Does anyone have any?
Reusing Tea Lite Wax and Tins?Does anybody know what to do with used tea lites? I keep thinking that there must be something I can do with the little bits of leftover wax. I am also sure there must be something to do with the little tin containers.
Trivet from Wine Corks?Do wine corks need to be boiled to remove the smell before using them? I am hoping to make a couple of trivets. Thanks.
Crafts Using Window Blinds?I just shortened 2 sets of mini blinds and have lots of extra slats. Does anyone know of a way to use these?
Uses for Shoulder Pads?Would anyone have any ideas for alternative uses for shoulder pads? I have quite a collection. I can't find anything on the Web. Thanks.
