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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

If you have accumulated tons of old credit cards over time, you can breathe new life into them again. The recycled card holder can be used for business cards or post-it notes. Caution: we must...

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...

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...

Cornhusk dolls are a simple reminder of our country's can-do spirit. These days it's not uncommon to promise your daughter another cheap plastic fashion-doll if she behaves in the store. But in a...

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...

Calendars are important for everyday use whether they are used for chores, activities, family vacations or just simply to get yourself on a schedule. There isn't any reason to buy a calendar...

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.

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...

adult peek-a-boo apron, not very practice, but a fun craft to create. great for people whom like adult craft D.I.Y. can be created within 5 minutes and can be taken off in 5 seconds.

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.

Here is a great way to display all those vintage buttons that you have saved for years. This is a quick and inexpensive way to make refrigerator magnets with just a few supplies and little bit of...

As a formula feeding mom, I have gone through a lot of infant formula canisters. Instead of throwing them away, I found another use for them and saved them from the landfill. You can make them...

Ever wonder what to do with all those old, small, broken, and half pieces of crayons that the kids don’t want to use anymore? Here’s a way to put them to use and make pretty, colorful, and...

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...

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...

There are many ways to recycle. I never throw anything away that I think might come in handy to me. Like the old saying goes, "one mans trash is another man's treasure". These are a...

Who says pantyhose are just for legs... Just because you get a run doesn't mean they're trash. This article provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to process hosiery into yarn for...

Have you ever wanted to make your own heating pad? Not only is this a great, inexpensive way to relieve your aches and pains but this cute heating pad will make a fantastic, thoughtful gift for...

This article will give you some tips on reusing plastic food containers. This will not only save you money, but your recycling helps the earth as well!

You can make an angel from shoulder pads that you cut out of dresses and jackets. Most people I know never wear the shoulder pads. Now if you add an odd hoop earring and the cap from a water...

Make an elegant bulletin board for mere pennies!

If you have photo's of a special trip,children,wedding or grandchildren framing them in a unqiue frame that you created will get the photo's noticed nicely. You can frame a painting that you've...

Fun, relaxing, and an easy craft to make, a fabric wreath is a fun project for all ages. Plus, it's a wonderful project for recycling those old fabric scraps. Invite friends over for a...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is the theme of this draft door stopper. Here is a super easy way to make a no sew door draft stopper using recycled materials. This is a great way to recycle all those...

Looking for a totally unique party favor or fun idea for a scavenger hunt? Add some faux stones filled with tiny treasures to totally rock your party. Save your used coffee grounds, sweep some...

If you are wondering how fabric remnants and glue can change your world, read on. I recycle a table in this super simple make over but really any lightly used furniture piece could apply.

We all have T-shirts that we no longer wear but can not bear to throw out. It may be that the shirts no longer fit or have stains. Or it may be that the shirts have logos that hold memories, but...