Recycled Crafts

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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,...

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!

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...

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...

Braided belts are a great accessory. You can make them with old t shirts. It can add a new look to your outfits. You can make this when you have nothing to do or when you want to make something...

Bird feeders are a great way to attract colorful and diverse birds to your yard or garden. Learn to recycle a plastic bottle into an attractive feeder that hummingbirds will love you for.

Babies go through baby bibs like wall steet goes through money; and you can never have too many. Instead of spending alot of money on store bought bibs, try making your own the cheap and easy way.

This is a great winter project. Recycle those unwanted compact disc. If you love to craft as I do, this is for you and watch for more to come. I have crafted all my life so it does come naturally....

Wallpaper sample books are a great way to view hundreds of different patterns, colors and styles from a manufacturer. However, many of these sample books are simply thrown out once a wallpaper...

Plastic bags are a scourge upon the Earth. They sit in the landfill for eternity, and it seems that more and more stores are offering plastic as their only choice for bags these days. I try to...

Since childhood, I had this need to hold things up and see if they let light through and have always been fascinated by the lights. The steadily burning flame of an oil lamp always sooths my mind...

This is a nice recycled key chain to make for anyone.

Making paper is an art practiced by human beings since ancient times, the first being the papyrus used by Egyptians thousands of years ago. Today, paper-making has become a fun craft for many...

How To Recycle Your TShirt into a Tie-Dye Quilted BackPack! If your closet is full of worn tshirts but you still cannot depart with them-follow these easy steps and recreate them into a back to...

This is a follow up to, "How to Make a Toilet Paper Tube Sun Decoration". This is another design I came up with while playing around with that previous project. This one is a little...

With winter on its way, it is time to start thinking about fun indoor activities. Or maybe you are just looking for a new inexpensive game. Then this is for you. This a fun idea for the kids and...

I like to create my own candles sometimes. So I reuse wax. This make a new candle and cost me nothing. Since I already used and purchased the first ones.

Make cheap picture frames using unique items you can find at thrift stores, garage sales, or that you may have around the house. These simple ideas are great for one-of-a-kind display pieces or...

Old windows should never go in the landfill when there are so many creative, useful, green projects to construct with them! Here are inexpensive ways to breathe new life into these old items.

Go green Recycle. Great project for children in the winter with adult supervision. They can make one for all there friends and family they are so easy.

Although there is a lot of work and planning involved, you will learn in simple steps how to have a profitable , and fun Garage Sale.

Much of our bottle packaging is made with plastic materials, which can be used as a durable substitute for many projects. I will repurpose a large plastic jug for a pot.

Find another use for your souvenir beach sand, or make this seashell craft with store purchased sand. Recycle oxygen tubing and make this unique Christmas Tree Ornament or use for home decor. ...

So, you want to hide money from your sister/brother/son/daughter. Well you came to the right place. In this segment you will learn how to create a secret safe that people will see, but won't know...

Recycle a large plastic lid and your collected seashells, and turn them into a beautiful seashell candle holder. Make these from your home or for a gift. It will take some patience, but the...

Are you looking for a cheap nightlight that you don't need to plug in? Or wish you had something solar powered in your house but can't afford a solar array? Skylights are great during the daytime...

Making your washcloths is a good way to save money and recycle your old towels. Our towels thin with age or fray around the edges, partially because of washing in light bleach, or washing them...

Ever have that chunk of wax left over from a pillar candle or have a candle which has a wick too short for burning? Here are some steps to help you use that wax without wasting it.

Nearly every home has the items needed to complete this project. I used fruit boxes because I had some on hand. If you have no such box, the scrap fabric measurements can be modified turn nearly...

This is my way of doing household chores without ruining my nails. This is my own design using hosiery yarn but it can be made with all types of yarn (e.g. plarn/plastic yarn or tarn/t-shirt yarn...