Recycled Crafts

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Everyone loves unique and eye-catching ornamental displays. Whether for holiday glitz, like Christmas decorations, or for specialized room décor, like tabletop arrangements, artistic,...

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...

What a joy to watch your child happily playing with stuffed toys you just finished making! Children's toys are a joy to make for gift giving too. Any little one will love stacking the rings on...

Instead of throwing Styrofoam sheets into the trash dump, why not use them to help decorate your home or office? They can be made into many useful wall pieces that not only can look good, but can...

Are you looking for yarn that is fun to knit or crochet with, doesn't cost a thing and is good for the environment? How about using the old t-shirts in your closet? It sounds crazy, but it is...

In the late 19th and early 20th century, rugs were often made at home. They were a thrifty way to recycle old clothes and rags and provided inexpensive floor coverings using materials found...

The prom is long behind you and all you have left is that dress hanging in the back of your closet. Even if you cannot sew, you have plenty of ways to use that dress for something else! This also...

Rag rugs have been around for centuries. Making rag rugs can be one of the least expensive craft projects if you recycle old textiles. Don't throw those old clothes with the stains on them away....

Ever look at the metal ends of a crescent roll cardboard tube and wonder what you can make with it? These are instructions on how to turn those metal discs and some scrappy bits into funky...

Making a braided rug is a great way to use up old clothes or fabric and transform them into a beautiful and functional piece of art.

Handmade braided rag rugs are an ideal accent in a Colonial or Country design scheme. An authentic braided rug can cost a small fortune, though. Making your own braided rugs is a great way to...

Do you need some artwork in your craft space to encourage you to make more Art? Do certain words of inspiration make you feel free to explore new techniques with your crafting? They do for me! I...

You can make a stuffed fabric seagull or any bird or animal for that matter without a purchased pattern or new materials. I made a seagull in one evening and I will tell you how I did it using...

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...

Learn tips and techniques for using rubber stamps with fabric ribbon in homemade card making in these free video clips.