Craft Project: CD Spindle Toilet Paper Holder
This is a great recycling craft that is easy enough for kids to do with parent supervision. This is an earth friendly craft as we need to recycle, reuse as much as we can to keep plastic out of the land fills.
I love buttons! I also save lots of things you might consider JUNK, which I re-use to make beautiful household items and jewelry, like my button and earring trees.
Our master bathroom had no windows and I wanted something in there that made me feel as though it did and looked pretty to match my floral theme. I like to free hand paint so I bought an old wooden 2 pane glass window which I bought at our local salvage place that recycles, it cost $2. I repainted the outside of the frame white then I took a sharpie marker and freehanded on my design (from the back side, all the painting is done on the back side glass. I think it gives it a sharper look in contrast but the other side or other way is just as pretty too)
This "CD" is fun to make. I print a photo sent to me. Position the CD over the center of subject and draw around the CD. Cut it,I used Mod Podge to adhere it to the CD. I wrote who is the picture. In this case my pen-pal and her new baby brother. I embellished the outside with a sparkle glue.
Craft: Selling Recycled Bag Rugs
There was plenty of reusable shirt bags behind a clothier here and a handy video to make short work of making the plarn necessary to create handmade items.
Craft: Baby Food Jar Tea Lites
Wondering what to do with baby food jars? Make tea lites! Brush etching cream on jar. No need to do the rim or the bottom. Let sit overnight. Be sure to place the jar on a thick rag or towel to protect your work surface.
Craft Project: Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging
My mom's vintage circle skirt paired up with two of my old fringed T's that were destined for the ragbag. This was a fun project! Not long ago, there was another ThriftyFun post similar with the cloth in the embroidery hoop for a little life to a bare wall. This print was so awesome I couldn't resist making it into an "eye catcher" to add some PUNCH to my wall!
This is a craft that my mother-in-law and I made. It uses empty seed packets. Pick 6 of your favorite images for the project. I prefer to use 2 of the same for the roof. We hot glued the packages to a block of styrofoam. We used 2 packages for the roof.
I painted a pump spray bottle with black acrylics (2 coats) and decorated it with gold 'Accent' paint (.99 on sale at Michael's) to match my bathroom decor. (Wallpaper in the background.)
Making a cork wreath is fun and uses up all those wine corks you and your friends have. I used a large wreath with greenery on it, hot glued over 300 corks and wine labels (shaped into rolls) to it. Put them close together for a really great look.
Here's a cute Tin Man made from recycled food cans. First spray paint all cans and paint nose and mouth and pop tops black.
If you enjoy recycling and can operate a cordless drill, you will enjoy this craft. By making use of reclaimed fishing line and pretty beach treasures, your craft will be capable of displaying the magical energy of wind. You will be the envy of your friends and family!
Bleach Bottle Santa Door Decoration
This is a cute, unique Christmas door decoration that can be made without too much bother or artistic ability. It recycles that empty bleach bottle, too. I've gotten lots of comments about how cute he is.
Cute scarecrow made from a patio paver, paint, felt, foam and raffia.
Candleholders made from glass beer or soda bottles.
Painting Old Aluminum Trays Craft Project. Here is a good idea for those "old Aluminum Trays", you might have lying around. I spray painted them, rubbed on "Treasure Gold" metalic finish. . .
What to Do With Finished Jigsaw Puzzles
My girls love to do jigsaw puzzles and hate to break them apart after doing them. What to do with all those puzzles? I decided to cover the puzzle with clear contact paper. I can then use it as a beautiful placemat, furniture protector under plants, dog dishes mat, and I'm sure there are other uses I will find later . . .
The movie "Sideways" got you wine tasting, and even wine drinking... now what do you do with all those wine bottles that are starting to accumulate? Keep them - they are good for something. Take a look at what you can do with them with a little spray and brushstrokes.
This is a fast, easy way to use up old National Geographic magazines, newspapers or stamps -- with some acrylic medium and a magnet sheet, you can create customized magnets!
Ornament Made from a Recycled CD
Make a beautiful ornament with an old CD. This is very simple and easy to do. Let your imagination soar!
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Craft Project: Flag Painted Shutters
Recycle an old window shutter into a painted flag decoration for the Fourth of July and other patriotic summer holidays. This project is quick to create and because it is painted in a primitive style, mistakes and imperfections add to the finished result.
Craft Project: Recycled Paper Pottery
Looking for something to do with junk mail from your grocer or old magazine pages? Make "Paper Pottery"! Colorful vases, bowls, plates, and more can be made with different themes using old maps, books, colors, invitations, holiday cards, etc.
Craft Project: Carousel Horse Decoration
I found a broken child's rocking horse discarded on the curb for trash pick up. This is how I gave new life to an old horse.
Craft Project: Recycled Wine Cork Board
Ever wondered what to do with all those wine corks that you have been saving for some reason? Well here is the answer to that problem: make a recycled cork-board.
