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Book Review and WIN a copy of Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin

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I love this book! As someone who can look at virtually any bit of this or that and find value (or at least an attribute that would make it a good crafting material) Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin is packed full of innovative designs and interesting construction methods for all sorts of books. There are a bunch of great tutorials showing how to incorporate traditional stitching and binding techniques with wild and crazy-cool ideas for using them with unconventional materials. I point out the egg carton book featured on the cover! Lark Books, the fabulous publisher of this book has offered you readers of Recycled Craft Gossip the chance to WIN a copy of  Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin. Just leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight ET Wednesday November 10th and you are in the running!

And if you want to see a project I made inspired by the book pop on over here for a mini notebook petal bracelet tutorial.

More about the book from Lark Books:

Eco Books: Inventive Projects from the Recycling Bin

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Terry Taylor

“Here are projects for the “pages”: 40 innovative book-making ideas using recycled and green materials! More than just earth-friendly, they’re also beautiful, clever, and witty, stitched with traditional binding techniques.  Egg cartons, wood, beer cans, and cassette tapes morph into covers, while brown bags, coffee filters, and discarded newspapers are transformed into pages. Create a boxed set of cereal box books, an exposed stitch sketchbook out of cardboard and remnants, and even a faux leather journal made from teabags.

In addition to how-to drawings, close-up detail photographs, and simple stitch diagrams, a gallery of eco-books from an international roster of artists provides inspiration.”

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20 Kids Crafts That Use Upcycled Toilet Roll Tubes

Making paper rolls is a fun and environmentally friendly way for children to express their artistic side. You can make a variety of decorative and functional items using a plain old cardboard tube and your desired toilet paper roll crafts, ranging from cute animal designs to gorgeous home decor.

If you’re looking for a fun DIY craft project to keep your kids entertained at home, these toilet paper tube crafts will keep them busy while also teaching them about the importance of recycling!

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Want to make a fun and easy ocean animal craft with your kids? Try out this toilet paper roll Beluga whale craft!

In a nutshell, Beluga whales are fantastic, and children should learn about them. After learning all about them, try this fun Beluga whale toilet paper roll craft.

Killer Whale Toilet Paper Roll Craft From Simple Everyday Mom

Create this adorable killer whale toilet paper roll craft using old cardboard tubes! If your children or students are learning about orcas, this Killer Whale toilet paper roll craft is an excellent supplement.

It’s a simple whale craft for kids that involves recycling!

Ladybug Craft Out of Toilet Paper Roll From Craftsy Hacks

If you and your kids are looking for more cute craft ideas, you’ll enjoy making these toilet paper roll crafts.

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Ladybug Toilet Paper Roll Craft From The Best Ideas for Kids

Create this simple recycled ladybug toilet paper roll craft! A free printable template for ladybug wings is included. This toilet paper roll ladybug craft is an adorable and simple spring activity for kids.

Mermaid Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Kids From Simple Everyday Mom

This mermaid toilet paper roll craft is an enjoyable activity for both boys and girls! Download the free printable template and use it for summer or ocean unit studies!

Minion Toilet Paper Roll Craft From That Kids’ Craft Site

These adorable minion toilet paper roll craft activities for kids are a great way to avoid boredom and celebrate everything that isn’t despicable!

These Minions may lack the sass of the ones in Despicable Me, but they’re still adorable and entertaining. In fact, if you wanted, you could make an entire group of Minions and scatter them throughout your home or classroom!

Rocket Ship Toilet Paper Roll Craft From ConservaMom

Looking for a fun craft that will entertain your child for hours? Check out how to make a Rocket Ship Toilet Paper Roll Craft. It’s a fantastically fun craft.

Rocket Toilet Paper Roll Craft From Simple Everyday Mom

This rocket toilet paper roll craft is a fun space-themed activity that uses recycled materials!

Scarecrow Toilet Paper Roll Craft From Simple Everyday Mom

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Toilet Paper Pumpkins From The Soccer Mom Blog

Add a touch of farmhouse to your fall decor with these adorable and simple toilet paper pumpkins! A simple 5-minute craft!

Toilet Paper Roll Boba Fett Craft From Big Family Blessings

Fans of Star Wars will enjoy making this adorable Boba Fett craft out of a toilet paper roll. This Boba Fett craft is extremely simple to make and will provide hours of imaginative play later!

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What better way to spend the summer than at the beach? This adorable crab craft is the ideal ocean animal activity for summer!

Are you celebrating a beach trip or hoping to go on one soon? This adorable crab craft is ideal for display at home or at the beach.

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If your kids adore koalas, they must try this adorable toilet paper roll koala craft.

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Transform your cardboard rolls into something magical with this unicorn toilet paper roll craft tutorial for kids! It’s a really fun recycled craft!

Many children are fascinated by mythical creatures such as dragons, mermaids, fairies, and leprechauns. However, unicorns are likely to be the most famous of all! With unicorn enthusiasts of all ages, this unicorn toilet paper roll craft is ideal for bringing children of all ages together!