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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Puzzles can be a good way to pass the time. Children can learn from them and adults can piece together beautiful pictures with them but what do you do with a puzzle that has lost some of its...

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. ...

Now you can let those flowers live forever. This is a very rewarding project, just think of all the things you can do with these flowers and all you need are some pieces of cardboard, napkins, a...

Has your son or daughter grown too tall for those blue jeans? Find a really cute pair at a garage sale but they don't quite fit? With a little sewing know-how, you can create an adorable, sturdy...

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.

You see embroidery on everything these days and I have placed it on the hem of my favorite walking shorts. The instructions are simple and if you machine embroider, you will love this project.

You will learn how to make a keepsake baby book out of your child's clothes

If you want to make use of the scrap paper or old newspapers in your home, you can try this project. It takes a fair amount of work, but is rewarding, and can be enjoyable. You can even get the...

Here is a great belt idea that will definitely show off your creative side. This is a fun way to bring back memories of a fun family past time or rub it in someone's face that you are the monopoly...

Canvas bags are becoming all the rage as we leave behind our plastic bags at the grocery store. Canvas bags are sturdy, reliable, and earth friendly (reusable). If your handy with a sewing...

Following this simple instructions will create about four cardboard chairs. Please be aware that these chairs are not able to support a lot of weight as the material used is simple cardboard.

In this article you'll learn how to build a lamp made from an empty bottle.

Explains a way you can recycle free used envelopes and letters you recieve in the mail.

What better way to recycle a used or torn pair of jeans, than to make a new article of clothing. Here are directions on making a denim skirt from your old jeans.

Scrap boxes which sometimes found in abundance at home, with added value given, can be reused into useful and economically valuable products. One of possible creations you can make is jewelry or...

Thru this article I'll show you how to use all those wine bottle corks you've been saving to make a custom cork board.

This is a cute way to recycle a tall tissue box. Tissue boxes come pre-decorated with so many different great design motifs now; each box you recycle into a gift bag mock purse can be a stylish...

At some point in our lives there comes an occasion where there are fresh cut flowers. Weddings, Valentines Day, Prom, Birthdays and births, Anniversaries and the list keeps going. Most of us would...

Have you ever admired a steel sculpture at a museum, school, or business and thought , "I could have done that." Now you can, Here is a brief overview on the process I used to make this...

Remember when flour came in cloth flour sacks? Women made clothing for themselves and their families from this printed cotton fabric. These flour sacks full of flour are still available for sale...

Wait, don't throw away your old calendar-- be good, be green! Here's how you can recycle calendars by using the images to make scrapbook embellishments or cards.

Cans, Cans, Everywhere! What to do with tin cans seems to be on everyone’s mind. They are truly everywhere. From coffee cans to vegetable cans you can do your part in helping the environment by...

Retrofiting an old mechanical clock to make it steampunk is a fun and easy afternoon project. Removing the face of the clock allows for the beautiful inner workings and hand crafted parts of the...

Ever realize while shopping that the men's necktie section hosts some gorgeous fabrics? Why must the men get such a wide selection of silks that most of us can only dream of? Well here a simple...

Recycle your old denim jeans into crafty household and gift giving items. There are so many ways to reuse your jeans.

learn how to make a simple blouse from old jeans

Recycle your cardboard cereal, cracker and snack boxes into fun crafts, activities and creative uses. If you don't find these ideas entertaining, you can always recycle your cereal boxes at your...

Vinyl record album purses are the newest craft that teens want to make and carry. If you do not happen to have any old 33 LPs lying around your home, they are inexpensive at garage sales and flea...

Don't know what to do with your empty wine bottles? Recycle them into beautiful and unique lighted wine bottles. They make fantastic gifts and are a great way to decorate on a budget.

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Tired of filling your garbage can with cereal boxes and the like? Here's an interesting twist to using those boxes to make something to cherish a moment in time...

Here is a craft my daughter, Shannon, and I started making back in 1993. We took them to the Wesley employee's craft fair. They were so cute and were very popular. It's a fun way to recycle...

As an advanced Christmas gift to my readers, I am sharing my latest and most valued recycling discovery-- multi-purpose baskets from... guess what? No other than Fresh Milk Cartons! Would you...

When I was a little girl growing up in the Flint Hills of Kansas, my Mother spent many evenings crocheting rag rugs. I remember one winter she used some of the rag strips to make my sister and me...

Plastic bags can easily pile up in your home. You can recycle them and reuse them in many ways. Plastic is one of the most difficult types of trash to get rid of, so lets help save our Earth.

Learn about using glitter glue with rubber stamps in making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn how to use rubber stamps on vellum in making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn how to use mini beads with rubber stamps in making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn how to use rubber stamps on a wet or misted image in making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Get tips and techniques for embossing with rubber stamps in making handmade greeting cards in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn how to use watercolors with rubber stamps in making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn how to use watercolors with rubber stamps to make backgrounds for making handmade greeting cards and get tips, tricks and more in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Learn Tips and techniques for cleaning rubber stamps for use in making handmade greeting cards in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.

Get tips and techniques for using bleach with rubber stamps in making handmade greeting cards in this free arts and crafts video taught by an expert.