Recycled Crafts

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...

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...

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,...

To be eco-friendly, we should reuse materials as much as possible to reduce landfill that ultimately hurts our environment.

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...

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.

Collages can be a simple and fun way to display favorite items, or to create a wish list. It can be used to showcase what children are learning about or just to have fun. This easy craft project...

ORAGAMI CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - These are a lot of fun to make because they are so versatile - change the background paper and choose a different patterened paper for the inside and you'll have a...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

This article will help you in making low cost picture frames according to your room's color theme.

There are so many fun crafts that you can do with your kids that involve reusing items around you house! It's fun and it's good for the environment!

Dropping one of your favorite pieces of porcelain china or ceramic pottery doesn't have to mean the end of its useful existence. By recycling or even upcycling the shards, you can create a variety...

If you have a used stamp collection, why not decorate with them? Stamps are beautiful as well as interesting! If you've collected them over the years and aren't sure what to do with them, consider...

Reusing glass jars is a fun and easy way to be green! From candles to food containers, you can do just about anything with a glass jar.

Recycle discarded glass ashtrays by turning them into one of a kind paperweights. If you don't already have one (or know where you can get one), a trip to your local thrift store will probably be...

This is a retro style starburst mirror that will make a great addition to any retro style decor. If you are looking for a fun way to decorate your wall this will definitely give you the little...

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...

Your jewelry is very precious to you. To make a Repurposed Jewelery Holder will show how far you imagination can go. Use findings you have collected and recycled things. You will have a truly...

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...

You can turn just about any lamp shade into a Victorian shade with very little trouble and very few materials.

Why spend money on a flimsy Easter basket from the store when you can personalize one at home with stuff you already have around the house? Using everyday household items you may have around the...

In the early days hourglasses were the only way to tell time other than sundials. Hourglasses were precision made in order for the sand to flow for one hour. Making your own hourglass is a fun...

Whether you are replacing your old wood windows and want to recycle them in some way, or you just may want to make a hanging window flower arrangement for a friend, a family member or yourself....

You can make these record door curtains in an afternoon. Old 45 vinyl records are the main ingredient for this fun decorating project. Evoke some memories and style your home at the same time....

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...

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...

Before you go out and spend money on a corkboard think about making one. I was going to go to the dollar tree and get a small corkboard for appointments, numbers and etc. Something popped into my...

Bookends make a great gift. They can add a touch of color to an area of the room. Bookends can dress up a desk. These bookends are quick and easy to make and your children will love helping make them.

Making magnets from found objects around the home is a great way to recycle and a lot of fun. The instructions here are for making refrigerator magnets although of course they are not limited to...

Power chairs are great, but, there is no place to carry your necessities, so a bag to hang on one of the arms is a must! Here is how to create such a bag from an existing canvas, burlap, or cloth...

These homemade napkin rings are fun, easy, inexpensive and super quick to make; the style and finish are only limited to your imagination. Read on to see how easy it is to create napkin rings.

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...

Want to know how to glue Styrofoam for a project? Read on to learn just how easy gluing Styrofoam for any of your Styrofoam projects can be!

To make an altered book is to transform a hardback book into a work of art. Once altered, it is no longer the expression of the original author, it becomes the expression of the altered book...

Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive gift for friends and family? A CD jewel case picture collage is a great way to share photos, and if you have old CD cases, will cost almost nothing to make.

Looking for a cute gift idea? This easy craft project will show you how to recycle Monopoly money (or any play money) into a unique notepad. Read on to learn how.

These shiny ornaments would be beautiful on a Christmas tree, but they can as decorations year-round. String some together to make a mobile that will catch the sun in the springtime. Or make a...

I was reading an ehow article this morning about pressing leaves and it got my brain to turning. I remember making turkeys by tracing your hand. I thought kids will be doing that kind of stuff...