Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Trash Planner!

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Yes, we’re almost all the way through January, but some of us (cough*me*cough) still don’t have a planner we love ready and in use! Have no fear, because Apartment Therapy directs us to Green Upgrader for directions on how to … Read More ...

Duct Tape Dress Form

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Do you struggle with fitting your sewing items, due to lack of a proper dress form? You could spend hundreds of dollars having one custom-made to your measurements, you could purchase an adjustable dress form, or you could make one … Read More ...

Scrapbook Paper Wall Art

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Looking to add unique wall art to your home or office? Grab a decorative punch andcreate some great art. You can use up scrapbook paper shreds, you can use junk mail, you can even use pages from all those dozens … Read More ...

Scrapbook Paper Hearts

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Use up some of your unused scrapbook paper (even if it’s just to make room for new paper to join your stash!) by making some great Valentine’s hearts to hang in your house. Another project that’s great to do with … Read More ...

Make A Plastic Mosaic

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Turn your old plastic (credit cards, packaging from toys) into a colorful picture frame or mirror mosaic. What a great way to use up some of that plastic that so often ends up in the garbage, while creating some fabulous … Read More ...

Etsy Shop: Refinerii

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metalworking using salvaged materials is the buzzword on this Etsy site. All the artwork is made using found objects, and the result is absolutely stunning. I love this alternative wedding bouquet – perfect for a more modern bride, and … Read More ...

Valentine’s Sachets

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I know, I know. The new year has just begun, and already I’m posting Valentine’s Day items? But if you do the math, you’ve got little more than a month to get some items put together for the ones you … Read More ...