Recycled Crafts

Every day tons of shopping bags are added to landfills across the country and around the world. You can upcycle your torn, used shopping bags otherwise destined for the trash into a durable,...

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...

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,...

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!

Recycling is a fact of life today, and reusing clean, dry bleach bottles has never been more fun. Design “paper” dolls out of your used bleach bottles and create one-of-a-kind dolls. Sell your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Follow the directions to make your own marshmallow or hot dog roaster from old wire hangars with the hollow paper-tube bottoms. The paper tubes become the sheath to store your tool. These are...

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...

Are there any empty lots or other unsightly fenced-off areas in your neighborhood that could use a little plant life? Throw some of these simple seed bombs into the blighted area and transform it...

I am a strong believer in reusing. Plastic and Paper bags can be used in places that some people don't realize. So I am going to share a few of my nifty ideas.

The presents have been unwrapped. There is a huge mass of wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift tags on the floor. It's time to put it all in a trash bag and get everything cleaned up to throw it...

If you don't want to waste a perfectly good jar and need something to store your buttons in or want to give a fun gift to someone, check out this fun craft idea. This recycled craft is easy and...

My children are forever breaking their crayons. I hate throwing things away, especially when I know that I just purchased them. This is a great way to recycle those broken crayons.

Whether you have trouble starting fires, lighting charcoal, or just wish to speed up the process; fire starters are a common and much sought tool. Instead of paying for fire starter logs or...