Category: Green Crafting
10 Crafty Uses for an Old Toothbrush
Since dentists recommend that we all change our toothbrushes every 3 months, we accumulate quite a few old toothbrushes. Instead of throwing them away, re-purpose old toothbrushes for craft projects.
10 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Trash for Crafting
In addition to its positive environmental impact, recycled crafting material is especially frugal, being that it comes at no additional cost! Here are ten ways to recycle through crafting.
14 Things to Do with Old Jeans
Don't throw away your worn-out jeans! Recycle them into bags, toys, and other items.
15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments: Recycled Paper Ornaments
The heavy card stock of Christmas cards (not to mention the festive patterns) makes them perfect for recycling into ornaments.
42 Ways to Recycle eBook
Reduce, reuse, recycle. These are famous words that we've all heard before. Before throwing out all your trash take a second look at what you might be able to save. There are tons of crafts you can create with your recyclables.
42 Ways to Reuse Materials for Crafting and Save
Crafting is the perfect way to re-use instead of tossing materials, especially un-recyclable plastics and other trash. In addition, you can enjoy your favorite hobbies and entertain family and friends, while saving money on crafting materials.
Bread Tag Jazzy Jewelry
Instead of tossing those plastic bread tags, turn them into jazzy jewelry with a bit of paint. Best of all, when people ask you where you bought your fantastic jewelry, you will have some fantastic bragging rights!
CD Case Picture Frame
Turn regular jewel cases (CD cases) into a hanging picture frame. This is a great way to recycle spare CD cases and is an inexpensive craft gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or any other occasion.
Easter Table Favor Cups
Recycle plastic snack-size fruit cups (like individual applesauce containers) to create adorable Easter favors for table place settings. Create a tulip favor cup or an Easter bunny cup cleverly hiding a lollipop.
Eco-Friendly T-Shirt
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This eco-friendly T-shirt, painted with a cute leaf, instructs people to "Think Green." The message is important but still friendly.
Faux Antique Copper Recycled Container
Turn an unrecyclable container into a functional decorative object using Earth Safe Finishes! Keep containers such as this out of the landfills by creatively converting them with easy to use and environment friendly products.
Faux Dichroic Glass Recycled Bottle
With the help of polymer clay, recycle an old wine bottle, perfume bottle or other glass bottle into a decorative container. The techniques makes the bottle look like colorful dichroic glass with no glasswork experience necessary.
Garden Crafts eBook
As summer approaches, you might want to spruce up your garden with some decorative flower pots or painted watering cans. What better way to get the latest crafting ideas than by using our FREE Garden Craft eBook?
Green Crafting Tip: Dress Up Wire Hangers
Don't discard old wire hangers; personalize them with ribbon wrapping.
Green Crafting Tip: Traveling Toothbrush Holder
Don't throw away those old film canisters! Recycle them for traveling with a toothbrush with these simple steps.
Homemade Christmas Gift Guide: The Environmentalist
Fighting the crowds for Christmas shopping may not be your idea of fun (and it is certainly not mine). Avoid the malls all together and hand-make your Christmas gifts this season. First off, handmade gifts for the environmentalists on your list:
Homemade Cork Board
Save those wine corks to create a beautiful homemade cork board (or bulletin board).
How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs
Instead of purchasing chemical dyes, use natural fruit and vegetable dyes to color eggs this Easter. The natural beauty of these Easter eggs is stunning and you can show kids how people used to color food and clothing before chemical dyes.
Oatmeal Container Yarn Holder
Turn an ordinary oatmeal container (or similar sized container) into a pretty yarn holder. This makes a great Mother's Day gift for a mom who crochets or knits.
Our Favorite Garden Crafting Ideas
Crafts for the garden are a great way to decorate your home while still going green. Check out these how-to garden crafts for some fun crafting ideas this summer!
Pizza Box Art
The kids will really get into the spirit of recycling with this fun project made on a pizza box. The pretty egret is made with pieces of CDs.
Plastic Bottle Birdfeeder
Instead of sending more plastic to the landfill, turn a plastic bottle into a fun and functional birdfeeder crafted like a birdhouse. This is a great green craft for using the occasional plastic bottle.
Plastic Bottle Lid Art
Even plastic bottle lids can be recycled for fantastic art projects like this one. Turn the lids into a contemporary art canvas that's sophisticated but easy enough for kids to do!
Plastic Spoons Easter Basket
Use plastic spoons in assorted colors to create an Easter basket. The spoons are the perfect shape for painted Easter eggs that will glue flat.
Recycled Market Tote Bag
Help the environment and ditch the plastic grocery bags in favor of reusable tote bags. Use this idea to help jazz up a boring tote bag with fabric paint, iron-on crystals and cherries fashion design.
Recycled Newspaper Beads
These beads take a few days to dry but are well worth the extra effort. You can brag to friends that you made the colorful beads with nothing but newspaper!
Recycled Sweater Throw Pillows
This eco-crafting idea uses recycled sweaters found at thrift stores or in the backs of closets to create cozy pillows. For the best results, look for sweaters with embellishments or great texture.
Recycled Tin Can Luminaries
With a little creativity, tin cans become surprisingly elegant luminaries instead of trash.
Recycled Yogurt Cup Bud Vase
Turn an empty kids yogurt drink container into a bud vase, perfect for those teeny tiny wild flowers you and your child collect on long (or short) afternoon walks!
Repurpose an Old Spice Rack
Turn an old spice rack into a clever bath aid.
Smashed Soda Can Animals
A smashed soda or aluminum can becomes a funny cow, pig or beer. This is fun activity and a great way to teach kids about recycling.
Tea Light Flowers Napkin Rings
Instead of tossing empty tea lights, those shiny metal holders for the mini-candles, why not make them into something beautiful? Create tea light flowers for cute napkin rings.
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
Grow your own grass without being out in the cold. Kathleen George teaches us how to build this grass planter for inside your home. You don't even need to mow the lawn just a snip here and a snip there to keep it fresh.
The Right Yarn for Green Knitting
Now that I'm introducing myself to knitting, I am keeping in mind certain environmental concerns. For example, I'm interested in the kinds of yarn/thread you should use for your projects. The problems of traditionally grown cotton are starting to emerge.
Top 10 Recycled Magazine Crafts
Instead of tossing out that pile of old magazines you have lying around, why not turn them into some great reusable household items? Not only is making crafts from recycled material fun and easy, it’s kind to the environment.
Turn Old Jeans into Pot Holders
Transform your old jeans into handy (har har har) pot holders. The jean pockets, already ready for slipping in your hands, make this sewing project a breeze.
Vinyl Record Bowl
This simple craft turns a vinyl record into a bowl for dried items. This makes a great gift for a music enthusiast.
What to Do With Foam Trays from the Supermarket
Recycle those foam trays, like the ones in meat packaging, into craft aids, Christmas decorations, and even jewelry.
