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Produce Bag Earring Display

Making a Mesh Produce Bag Earring DisplayThis is a page about making a mesh produce bag earring display. Reuse a plastic mesh bag to create a convenient earring display for yourself or as an inexpensive gift.

 

Love You Madly Vinyl Record Underplate   - trace on heart shapes and paint

Making a Vinyl Record UnderplateThis is a page about love you madly vinyl record underplate. A fun way to turn an old vinyl record album into a meaningful decoration.

 

completed egg carton ship

Making an Egg Carton ShipThis is a page about making an egg carton ship. You and the kids can make a fun ship to hold little bits of this and that from a foam egg carton.

 

Recycled Key Wind Chime

Making a Recycled Key Wind ChimeThis is a page about key wind chime. Many people enjoy the soothing sounds of wind chimes. You can make your own using old keys.

 

Making a Recycled Vinyl Record Tablet Holder

Making a Recycled Vinyl Record Tablet HolderThis is a page about ipad/tablet vinyl record case. Recycle an old record by heating it to form a display case. It can be used for an iPad, tablet, or used as a holder for mail or magazines.

 

No-Sew Tin Can Pincushion

Making a No-Sew Tin Can PincushionThis is a page about no sew tin can pincushion. An easy project that recycles a can and creates a pin cushion to have handy for all your sewing and craft needs.

 

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Pet Food Bag Sleeping Bag or Bedroll TarpSew a few bags together to make a 3 1/2' x 6' rectangle. It can be used as a moisture barrier under bedrolls or sleeping bags. A 7' x 6' rectangle can be folded in half to cover both the underneath and top of a bedroll; helps block moisture and wind.

 

Making a Vinyl Record Dessert Stand

Making a Vinyl Record Dessert StandThis is a page about making a vinyl record dessert stand. When you can no longer play them, old vinyl records can reused to make a fun party conversation piece.

 

bumper pads on stairs

Crafts and Other Uses for Crib Bumper Pads?This is a page about crafts and other uses for crib bumper pads. Many parents have bumper pads that they are no longer using. While you may not wish to use them in the crib due to safety concerns, there are many other ways to put them to use.

 

Styrofoam Ice Chest

Crafts Using Styrofoam Ice ChestsStyrofoam is a difficult material to recycle, but before you throw those ice chests into the trash, get creative and use them in crafts. This is a page about crafts using styrofoam ice chests.

 

Bed Spring

Crafts Using Bed SpringsThis is a page about crafts using bed springs. Recycle these metal springs into fun crafts and decorations.

 

Nerf Bullets

Uses for Nerf BulletsThis is a page about uses for Nerf bullets. The Nerf games have ended and you've got a bunch of the bullets staring you in the face. Don't throw them away, there are a variety of thrifty and creative ways to re-purpose these.

 

Soda Tabs

Making a Soda Tab BeltThis page is about making a soda tab belt. Soda can tabs can be collected and used for this functional recycled craft.

 

Teapot Lamp

Making a Teapot Lamp?This page is about making a teapot lamp. A fun way to still use an old tea pot is to create a lamp out of it.

 

Juice Pouch

Selling Juice Pouches for Crafts?This is a page about selling juice pouches for crafts. It can be difficult to collect enough juice pouches to use in projects.

 

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Recycled Dollhouse

Making a Recycled DollhouseThis page is about making a recycled dollhouse. A doll house can be made with lots of imagination out of many common items that may have ended up in the trash.

 

Tin Can Lids

Crafts Using Tin Can LidsThis page is about craft using tin can lids. A fun way to recycle is to make crafts using metal can lids.

 

Tea Cup Bird Feeder

Making a Tea Cup Bird FeederThis page is about making a tea cup bird feeder. An adorable addition to any garden can be this craft reusing a cup and saucer.

 

Childs Car Seat

Decorating a Child's Car SeatNothing is more important than the safety of your child and a car seat is one of the most important safety devices for your child. Decorating a new or used car seat is a fun and creative way to personalize your child's car seat. This page is about decorating a child's car seat.

 

Oxygen Tubing

Uses for Oxygen Tubing?This is a page about uses for oxygen tubing. Stretchy and soft, oxygen tubing can be used for more than just delivering H2O. There are many crafty and creative uses for excess oxygen tubing.

 

Crocheted Drying Hanger

Crocheted Drying HangerAir drying things at home is an easy way to save money and energy. This page contains instructions for making a crocheted drying hanger from a wooden hanger, yarn, and clothes pins.

 

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Plastic Spoon FlowersThis page is about plastic spoon flowers. Assure proper ventilation when pursuing this creative craft.

 

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Crafts Using Plastic Pull Tabs?This is a page about crafts using plastic pull tabs. For the avid recycle crafter the plastic pull tabs on half gallons of milk and other foods, beg to be used.

 

Several pads together.

Uses for 250 Hot Pads?I am pretty sure I am about to be asked to take back the "Care Squares" I made from recycled yarn from a local shop, because they are acrylic. They are not pot holders, but hot pads. We crafters have been making them for decades, but now it's a melting issue because they are essentially plastic.

 

Photo of a globe.

Craft Ideas Using Globes?This is a page about craft ideas using globes. Old, outdated globes may be transformed into a new decorative piece for your home or garden.

 

Bailing Wire

Craft Ideas Using Baling Wire?This is a page about craft ideas using baling wire. If you live on a farm or have livestock, you probably have used baling wire lying about. There are some interesting craft projects that you can undertake that use this wire.

 

Old Quilt

Crafts Using Old QuiltsThis is a page about crafts using old quilts. Sometimes you can find old, worn quilts at yard sales and the thrift store. They may not be useful as bed linens anymore, but they are a great find for the crafter.

 

Baby Formula Scoop

Craft Ideas Using Baby Formula ScoopsThis is a page about craft ideas using baby formula scoops. If you are a crafter and have, or know someone who has, an infant who is fed formula, you probably have a stash of little formula scoops.

 

Reader's Digest Books

Crafts Using Reader's Digest BooksThis is a page about crafts using Reader's Digest books. Hardcover books are an excellent choice to use in your next craft project.

 

Making Curtains from Sheets

Making Curtains from SheetsThis page is about making curtains from sheets. Fashioning bed sheets into curtains can save you money and give you the window covering you want.

 

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License Plates Decorating a Wall

Crafts Using License PlatesThis is a page about crafts using license plates. You may have seen old license plates nailed to the walls of sheds and barns, but there are many craft projects that can be made using license plates.

 

polar bear drawing

Polar Bear Craft Ideas?This page is about polar bear craft ideas. Being creative with recycled household materials can be fun.

 

Making a Pickle Fork

Making a Pickle ForkThis is a page about making a pickle fork. Old sterling silver forks are fun to use in crafting. This is something different from the flatware windchimes you may have seen.

 

Circuit Board Magnet

Crafts Using Computer PartsThis is a page about crafts using computer parts. When you decide it's time to upgrade to a newer computer, a fun way to recycle the old one is to dismantle it for parts that you can use in crafts.

 

Advertising Magnets

Uses for Advertising MagnetsThis page contains uses for advertising magnets. These magnets can be reused to creating festive decorations and photos.

 

Crafts Using Soda Cans

Crafts Using Soda CansThis is a page about crafts using soda cans. You have probably seen soda can crafts in your neighbor's garden, at craft fairs, and on craft web sites.

 

Items made from Bedskirt - valance

Craft Uses for Bed SkirtsThis is a page about craft uses for bed skirts. Your unused bed skirts can be put to use in your craft projects.

 

Making a Record Album Clock

Making a Record Album ClockThis page is about making a record album clock. A fun reuse of a favorite album is as a clock.

 

Crafts Made With Brooms

Crafts Made With BroomsThis page is about crafts made with brooms. These household tools can be used to make cute decorations.

 

tape dispenser

Uses for Empty Tape RollsThis is a page about uses for empty tape rolls. The crafter that throws nothing away before trying to find a craft use, probably has a stash of empty tape rolls, waiting for a creative flash.

 

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Crafts Made With Plastic Can Rings?This page contains crafts made with plastic can rings. Reusing these common trash items, keeps them from going to the landfill.

 

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Making a Hammock from Plastic Soda RingsThis is a page about making a hammock from plastic soda rings. If you have a stash of plastic soda rings waiting for just the right craft use, try making a hammock.

 

Hooked Rug Using Plastic Bags

Making a Hooked Rug Using Plastic BagsThis page is about making a hooked rug using plastic bags. A great way to recycle loads of plastic bags is to make a rug.

 

Craft Uses for Old Textbooks

Craft Uses for Old TextbooksThis page is about craft uses for old textbooks. Outdated textbooks can be used for craft projects.

 

Paper Bag Basket

Making a Paper Bag BasketThis page is about making a paper bag basket. Kraft paper bags can be reused to create a variety of crafts.

 

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Photo of an old barn.

Crafts Using Old Barn WoodThis page contains crafts using old barn wood. The rustic character of barn wood can be incorporated in a variety of crafts.

 

Straw Christmas Craft

Recycled Christmas Craft IdeasThis page is about recycled Christmas craft ideas. There are so many crafts that can be made reusing decorations, paper and things.

 

Rainbow Bracelet

Crafts Using Aluminum Can TabsAluminum soda pop or beer can tabs can be reused in a variety of craft projects. They are great for making bracelets, belts or other jewelry.

 

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Making a Wall Hanging from Wedding Dress Fabric?We got married 7 years ago and I had a pretty large dress, with no embellishments, just white (non-shiny) satin. The dress has a large stain on the front from the reception, so I wanted to utilize the fabric.

 

Making an Oil Bottle Drip Cover

Making an Oil Bottle Drip CoverThis is a page about making an oil bottle drip cover. Keep your kitchen cabinet shelves or countertop free of cooking oil drips by making a cover for the bottle.

 

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Using Kitchen Appliances When Crafting?I'm interested in making some crafts using things in my kitchen, such as melting crayons in a muffin pan to make new crayons, melting down old candles to make new, making clay ornaments with cookie cutters, etc.

 

A clay model of the Earth.

Crafts for Earth DayThere are many creative craft projects to do for Earth Day, many with recycled materials. Make with your kids or as gifts on April 22nd.

 

Stack of Books Lamp

Making a Book Stack LampThis page is about making a book stack lamp. Having an excess of unnecessary books or encyclopedias can be used in creative ways.

 

finished juice bag gift bag

Juice Pouch Craft IdeasThis page contains ideas for juice pouch crafts. Many wonderful things can be made with Kool-Aid Jammers or Capri-Sun juice pouches.

 

Popsicle trinket box.

Popsicle Stick Craft IdeasThis is a page about Popsicle stick craft ideas. Popsicle sticks are great for making kid crafts and other projects.

 

Plastic Lid Man

Crafts Using Plastic LidsThis is a page about crafts using plastic lids. Many of the containers in our homes have lids and most lids are not recyclable.

 

Painted Window Panes

Crafts Using Old WindowsOld windows can be reused for a variety of craft projects. This page is about crafts using old windows.

 

Colorful seed catalogs to be used in crafts.

Crafts Using Recycled CatalogsThis page contains crafts using recycled catalogs. That stack of old catalogs can be used for a number of craft projects before being put in the recycle bin.

 

Picture Frame Jewelry Holder

Making a Picture Frame Jewelry HolderThere are many creative ideas for making your own jewelry holder; using a picture frame provides a tangle free solution. This is a page about making a picture frame jewelry holder.

 

CD Notepad

Making a Recycled CD NotepadThis is a page about making a recycled CD notepad. Recycle your unwanted CDs into cute useful notepads for yourself and for giving.

 

Handmade wine cork corkboard

Recycled Wine Cork Bulletin BoardThis is a page about recycled wine cork bulletin board. Wine corks are fun to use in recycled crafts.

 

Photo of three red bricks.

Craft Ideas for BricksThis page contains craft ideas for bricks. Do you have a couple extra bricks laying around but just don't know what to do with them? Bricks can make beautiful craft projects, from yard art to book ends.

 

Laptop bag made from several pairs of jeans with a crocheted handle.

Making a Laptop Bag from JeansThis is a page about making a laptop bag from jeans. Jeans are constructed from denim which is a very sturdy fabric. This durability and the overall popularity of jeans themselves, provides many of us with lots of worn jeans that can be used for a variety of recycled projects, including making a laptop bag.

 

Embroidered vintage handkerchief.

Uses for Old LinensThis is a page about uses for old linens. Old linens are a great source for crafting materials to make quilts, doll clothing, or for more practical uses such as curtains. No matter what your project there may be a place in it for recycled old linens.

 

Tuna Can Pin Cushion

Recycled Tin Can Pin CushionThis project lets you turn a clean tuna or cat food can, or the plastic thing that holds the icing for refrigerator cinnamon rolls, some easy crochet, fabric scraps, and glue to make an attractive pin cushion for your sewing basket or for gifts.

 

Cup and saucer candle holder.

Cup and Saucer Candle HolderHere's a unique way to use cups and saucers from tea sets that have broken or missing pieces. You could also purchase vintage cups and saucers and create these candle holders to give as gifts. The one pictured is from a mini tea set.

 

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Making a Rug From Newspaper?Is it possible to make rugs from newspapers?

 

Juicepouch Gift Bag

Juice Pouch Gift BagThis gift bag is easy to make and durable. It makes good use of Kool-Jammer or Capri Sun pouches. It's very similar to the lunch bag I published in the past, but instead of a Velcro enclosure, it uses eyelets and ribbon to make a gift bag handle.

 

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