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Make A Cute Shoebox Picnic Basket
Today we’re going to do some recycling! I always love to recycle things as they are inexpensive and always make great crafts. Today we are going to make a cute shoebox picnic basket. This is definitely the season of picnics and so this little basket will definitely come in handy. Materials needed: Shoe box Fabric Fabric-tac fabric glue Scissors Ribbon Handkerchiefs (optional)
Recycle A Plastic Cup To Make A Fairy Bridge
As the summer is here, I will definitely be spending a lot of time outdoors. Sometimes I just love to be all by myself in my garden making beautiful accessories and watering those plants. Today we are going to recycle a plastic cup to make a fairy bridge. This is a win-win situation, it’s perfect for recycling and giving your garden that home warmth. Materials needed: plastic cup pair of scissors ice cream sticks 100 grit sandpaper glue small beads wire abalone nugg...
How To Make A Tote Bag Out Of Blue Jeans
Hello friends! Here I am today with a wonderful craft to put those old and thrifted jeans to good use. Today we are going to learn how to make a tote bag out of blue jeans. This is a great craft for recycling and the final result will be a sturdy bag that will be great for holding literally anything. So friends, let’s pick up our needles and get started. Materials needed: Old pair of jeans plastic sheeting for bottom Thread Scissors Sewing Pins Sewing Machine Optional hot glue gun and glue
Milk Jug Bird Feeder
Hello craft lovers! How are you all doing today? I hope y’all are enjoying yourselves and doing amazing. Let’s make this milk jug bird feeder to invite those friends of ours to dinner. Let them fill their tummies this spring and summer and come and say hello in our yards. I hope you enjoy making this as it’s a great craft for recycling those milk jugs. Materials needed: Plastic jug with craft knife or scissors pen
Newspaper Basket
Hello craft lovers! Let’s put those newspapers to good use by making this simple basket. This basket will be great for holding your little essentials like your yarns, toys and much more. Friends, the process of making this is quite easy once you follow the step-by-step instructions linked below. Have fun! Materials needed: newspaper staples (or glue dots, double-sided tape, etc.)
Ways to Reuse and Repurpose Empty Pill Bottles
Hello my craft lovers! I hope y’all are doing amazing today. Let’s learn some ways to reuse and repurpose our empty pill bottles. Well, we can use these bottles to store our brushes, pencils and much more. We can also use them as a pin cushion or a sewing kit. Your options are limitless and that’s why you have to click on that link below and find as many ideas as possible. Materials needed: Pill bottles
Egg Carton Upcycled Wreath
Today before us we have an amazing craft that is perfect for using those empty egg cartons. Yeah, it’s the Egg Carton Upcycled Wreath. When I saw this wreath I did not even think that it was made from egg cartons. That’s why you should try it because it’s great for recycling and gives your home a beautiful and colorful spring decor. Materials needed: Washable Paint Set Pom Pom Paper Pad Two paper egg cartons Large piece of cardboard Large dinner plate and small dessert plate Scissors Hot g...
Pop Bottle Bird Feeders
How cute are these? These Pop Bottle Bird Feeders are super cute and super fun to make! The color possibilities are endless and super fun. It’s spring and definitely those birds are coming out. Don’t leave them hungry, let’s make some birdfeeders to keep them feeling happy. I’m sure your kids are going to love making these as they are a perfect recycling craft for the season. Materials needed: - 2 Litre Coke Bottles - Acrylic Paint - Paint Brushes - 1" Foam Brushes - Sharp Scissors - Brads (t...
Bottle Cap Flowers
It’s time to recycle as much as we can to protect and take care of our immediate environment. That’s why today we’re going to make these bottlecap flowers that are just the perfect craft for the spring. These flowers will add color and beauty to that garden of yours. It’s a win-win situation for literally everyone. Call your kids and let them help out with this amazing and super fun craft. Materials needed: Bottle Caps Metal Cutting Shear Outdoor Paint Stiff Wire or Thin Metal Garden Sta...
Upcycle Tin Cans Into DIY Napkin Rings
Here I am with an upcycled craft. Today we’re going to transform these tin cans into DIY napkin rings. The final result is definitely so gorgeous and I’m sure your home is going to really appreciate this craft. It’s always important to recycle as much as we can to protect our environment from waste. Let’s get started by clicking on the link below. Materials needed: 2+ Clean, empty 6 oz tin cans, labels peeled and glue washed off Mould Air Dry Clay Your favorite mineral-based or chalk type pai...
Make Milk Jug Votives
Let’s put those plastic milk jugs to good use by making some milk jug votives. These are very beautiful and they look like flowers giving your home a natural and gorgeous look. You can decide to spray this to give it a golden color or any color of your choice. So friends, let’s get started and help our environment. Good luck and have fun! Materials needed: clean milk jug (once you cut away the bottom and handle, one jug should make one votive) scrap paper for template cheap scissors (to cut ...
Kitchen Craft Cup Dispenser
Hello craft lovers! How are you all doing today? I hope great. Today before us we have another plastic bottle craft. Yeah, I’m in love with recycling especially as it is the best thing to do for our environment. So, today we’re going to make the kitchen craft cup dispenser. Your kitchen will definitely look like one from the future with this, haha! Let’s get started! Materials needed: Tall slim bottles. (2 per container) Straight sided. Masking Tape X-acto Knife Dry Erase Marker Hot glue or ...
Geometric & Confetti Plastic Bag Holder & Dispenser
Make this geometric and confetti plastic bag holder and dispenser by reusing those empty plastic bottles of yours. This is a very fun craft and perfect for taking care of the environment. It’s fully made from recyclable objects. Friends, call your kids, it’s time for some family weekend craft. Have fun. Materials needed: 2 Liter Plastic Bottle 1 CD or DVD Spray paint of choice Iron (optional, to round top edge of bottle) Utility Knife Hot Glue Gun Command Strips (optional, for hanging...
How to Turn a Milk Jug into an Art Supply Organizer
It’s recycling time! Well, do you have those empty milk jugs and don’t know what to do with them? Are you tired of throwing plastic away? Do you feel it is time to start taking care of the environment? Well, if that’s you, then keep reading. Today we’re going to learn how to turn a milk jug into an art supply organizer. Yeah, you heard me right, it will be an amazing craft. Let’s get started! Materials needed: Milk Jug Acrylic paint Chalkboard paint Paint brush Ribbon that’s at least 7/8″ wide...
Drinking Straws Basket
It’s time to take care of the environment by using those straws to make a wonderful homeware. Today we’re going to use our drinking straws to make a gorgeous basket that will be great for our spoons, forks and other kitchen essentials. All you have to do is get some drinking straws, yeah, you can definitely recycle them and click on the link below to get started. Materials needed: 1. Drinking straws 5/16″, transparent, 223 pcs. to be cut into halve to make up a total of 446 pcs. of short straw. 2. ...