Recycled Crafts

Here are step-by-step instructions for preparing soda can aluminum to use in arts and crafts.

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...

If you keep all of your Christmas cards that are sent to you ever year to recycle or repurpose, you have access to a gift box. Making little gift boxes out of Christmas cards is a great way to...

Make a Christmas angel from a doily and a few recycled items around the house, and share it with others or use it for your Christmas decorations. This is a fun and easy Christmas crafts project...

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...

Here are the instructions to handcraft a checkerboard from recycled or reclaimed items you may already have around the house. This checkerboard makes a great personalized gift or you may want to...

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...

Don't let all your Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins, gourds and squashes go to waste after Halloween. There are many ways to recycle them.

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,...

Christmas tree ornaments make great presents. Personalized ornaments are the perfect gift for anybody. This tutorial will explain how to make your own custom, Christmas tree ornament from a...

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...

You probably have lots of those inexpensive little plastic digital watches lying around. Mine was a Barbie watch from a McDonald's Happy Meal. You can recycle them with the other supplies, and...

Quilted bags are special due to their hodge-podge designs and unique clash of color, stitch work, and size. The quickest, cheapest, and most creative way to make your own quilted handbag is by...

Have you ever wanted to make your own soap? Are you crafty or just want to try something different? Here is a way to make your own soap and even include the smells that you would like to have...

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....

I love the smell of a wood burning stove in the winter time but I hate trying to get the fire started. If your wood isn’t seasoned just right it takes forever to get the fire going and requires a...

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,...

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

The goal : Is to create something that will catch the interest of both children and parents. In this era, we spend so much time spending money on items that kids are only going to use for maybe a...

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...

Reduce reuse recycle is a great notion in crafts. Bottle caps make great, inexpensive bezels to make jewelry and key chains. This tutorial will explain how to take an ordinary bottle cap such as...

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...

There are so many creative ways to reduce reuse recycle. This tutorial will explain how to take an old bottle cap, a no longer useful magnet used for advertising and create a decorative magnet...

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...

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...

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!

Circuit boards from old, unused computer, DVD and other small computer based electronic are a huge component of electronic waste. These circuit boards are interesting to look at and can be...

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...

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...

Festive Frightful Fun! Free easy to follow instructions for making your own Halloween Spooky Tree. This inexpensive fun fall centerpiece is perfect for your mantel, counter, or on your table!

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...

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...

Bird feeders are a great way to attract colorful and diverse birds to your yard or garden. Learn to recycle a plastic bottle into an attractive feeder that hummingbirds will love you for.

Babies go through baby bibs like wall steet goes through money; and you can never have too many. Instead of spending alot of money on store bought bibs, try making your own the cheap and easy way.

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...

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...

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...

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...