Recycled Crafts

If you want to give gifts for a special reason, be sure to give presentable and unique gifts. If the recipient is a friend, family member, a co-worker, or your client, you can give them something...

Photo frames make great gifts. This tutorial will explain how to make a mosaic photo frame from plastic cards, including expired credit cards, gift cards, subway cards, club cards and health...

Garden gazing balls and globes are popular outdoor decorations and can enhance the look of any garden. For the fraction of the cost of a store-bought garden decoration, you can make your own...

Antler lamps are creative-looking chandelier like lamps from the antlers shed by elk and deer. In this article I will walk you through each step in how to make deer antler lamps.

For those who love to do crafts as well as recycle and use natural materials when doing crafts will really enjoy this project. If you are hosting a dinner party you can show off your craft work...

Gift bags are used in every season and on every occasion.Be it a baby shower,wedding or Christmas,they are a necessity.While they cost a good deal in stores,they are also impersonal.When you can...

Christmas is approaching, and many families are finding low funds during these challenging times. Here is an adorable craft activity that your whole family will want to participate in; and the...

Recycled crafts for Christmas decorations are not just a way to cut the holiday budget. Recycled crafts can give a second purpose to items that would normally go directly to a landfill and they...

This is a minnow trap and will only catch small fish, although it can catch slightly large fish. This trap is easy to make and it catches fish very fast

These small and natural bird feeders look beautiful hanging from trees in your back yard or in front of a window. It is a great project to do with kids and your wildlife friends will greatly...

Green pillows can be bed pillows or decorative throw pillows as long as you use recycled materials in making them. Green pillows can be made by recycling old clothes that are too old or too torn...

Wine bottles, water bottles and other glass bottles destined for the trash can be upcycled into a number of useful glassware that can be used, enjoyed and given as a gift. This tutorial will...

Pets are more popular than ever before. They are members of the family, our furry children and our best friends. We treat them like a person, buying expensive food, treats, clothing, and taking...

Every day tons of shopping bags are added to landfills across the country and around the world. You can upcycle your torn, used shopping bags otherwise destined for the trash into a durable,...

Don’t throw away those empty pickle jars, worn coffee cups/mugs. Recycle them into beautiful candle jars. How about those broken crayons? Recycle them too. Even faded or broken candles can be...

Make a mini Christmas ornament wreath for your Christmas tree this year, or use several of them to decorate a large wreath. These Christmas ornament wreaths are made from wire ribbon, and they...

If you keep all of your Christmas cards that are sent to you ever year to recycle or repurpose, you have access to a gift box. Making little gift boxes out of Christmas cards is a great way to...

Make a Christmas angel from a doily and a few recycled items around the house, and share it with others or use it for your Christmas decorations. This is a fun and easy Christmas crafts project...

This easy to make table topper will be the envy of your Thanksgiving table meal celebrations. If you love to recycle wool from the thrift store like I do, then this simple project will be a snap...

The ever growing green movement is not really new to backyard gardeners and bird enthusiasts. We have been using recycled materials for generations simply because they were at hand and free. Here...

Don't let all your Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins, gourds and squashes go to waste after Halloween. There are many ways to recycle them.

When you have an outbuilding or old dog house that is not in use now there are all types of things it can be used for. Maybe you could use it in your yard or garden for a decoration. If you do,...

Christmas tree ornaments make great presents. Personalized ornaments are the perfect gift for anybody. This tutorial will explain how to make your own custom, Christmas tree ornament from a...

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You don’t need to covet another man’s trash when you can turn your own trash into treasure. Recycling is very important to keeping our planet...

I thoroughly enjoyed making Barbie doll clothes, furniture and accessories for my daughter when she was growing up. I don't know who enjoyed her Barbies more! I was in the generation when Barbie...

Make Christmas ornaments from costume jewelry with very little crafts ability. Vintage metal earrings make attractive Christmas ornaments, but shoe clips, pendants, and necklaces are also fun...

You probably have lots of those inexpensive little plastic digital watches lying around. Mine was a Barbie watch from a McDonald's Happy Meal. You can recycle them with the other supplies, and...

Quilted bags are special due to their hodge-podge designs and unique clash of color, stitch work, and size. The quickest, cheapest, and most creative way to make your own quilted handbag is by...

Have you ever wanted to make your own soap? Are you crafty or just want to try something different? Here is a way to make your own soap and even include the smells that you would like to have...

Hi Moms! Stop worrying about the expenses on school supplies. You can minimize your spendings on stationery by following the very simple steps.

Give your house that warm fall look this season. A few leaves, baskets and harvest fruits such as pumpkins will make a pretty display. Here's how to make a pumpkin from papier-mâché....

I love the smell of a wood burning stove in the winter time but I hate trying to get the fire started. If your wood isn’t seasoned just right it takes forever to get the fire going and requires a...

If you have a baby then chances are you have plenty of empty baby food jars. Sure they can be recycled with your glass but why not find innovative uses for them around the house. You can use...

These instructions will show you how to create a customized vase using cheap materials, most of which you will find at home. You can personalize your vase to showcase your favorite colors,...

The goal : Is to create something that will catch the interest of both children and parents. In this era, we spend so much time spending money on items that kids are only going to use for maybe a...

Ever experience such a puzzling moment when holding a key in your hand, you have absolutely no clue which door or lock it opens? Now you can get some help from your old credit cards in organizing...

Reduce reuse recycle is a great notion in crafts. Bottle caps make great, inexpensive bezels to make jewelry and key chains. This tutorial will explain how to take an ordinary bottle cap such as...

There are so many creative ways to reduce reuse recycle. This tutorial will explain how to take an old bottle cap, a no longer useful magnet used for advertising and create a decorative magnet...

reduce reuse recycle is an old adage that has great application in crafts. Scrabble tiles from old, unused games can be made into all sorts of interesting, personalized gifts and jewelry. This...

What can you do with disposable refrigerator magnets when they are no longer of use? You know what I am talking about: the magnet calendars your real estate agent sent you as holiday present; the...

Recycle your empty tissue boxes and keep your pens and pencils organized in various areas of your home.

Hummingbirds are mesmerizing little creatures and beautiful to watch. If you have a crafty hand and like to do things yourself, why not try building a homemade feeder out of a gatorade bottle so...

This is a really fun project. I wanted to create my own stamp roller designs and recycle those old toilet paper rolls so I thought about it and came up with this idea.

Don't throw away those empty soup cans! You can repurpose them into pretty and useful items and even gifts! You'll be amazed at the transformation of the humble soup can!

Circuit boards from old, unused computer, DVD and other small computer based electronic are a huge component of electronic waste. These circuit boards are interesting to look at and can be...

I remember when I was younger, my older cousin made me and my little brother the coolest pea shooters in the world! We had a blast, shooting beans at just about everything! And, they were SUPER...

Recycling is a fact of life today, and reusing clean, dry bleach bottles has never been more fun. Design “paper” dolls out of your used bleach bottles and create one-of-a-kind dolls. Sell your...

Festive Frightful Fun! Free easy to follow instructions for making your own Halloween Spooky Tree. This inexpensive fun fall centerpiece is perfect for your mantel, counter, or on your table!

There are many interesting recycling uses for old tee shirts, and one of them is the braided cotton rug. These rugs can be made into any size or shape. I am working on a rectangular one now. I...

This is a suitable craft to make with a group of children or seniors. Or, whip one up yourself when your child suffers a sudden tumble! The project is quick and easy, the materials required are...