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Book Review: Charming Woodland Crafts – A Nature-Inspired Treasure Trove for Eco-Friendly Creators

May 3, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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If you’re someone who loves turning natural and recycled materials into beautiful handmade crafts, then Charming Woodland Crafts is a book you’ll want on your shelf — or more accurately, on your craft table covered in bark, twigs, and acorns.

Written with heart and earthy inspiration, this book is a delightful collection of nature-inspired DIY projects that speak to the soul of every upcycler and eco-conscious crafter. From rustic woodland animals to whimsical fairy doors, each project captures the simple magic of the forest while encouraging sustainable crafting with recycled materials.

What I appreciated most is how approachable the projects are — you don’t need fancy equipment or costly supplies. Just step outside, gather some twigs, pinecones, and pebbles, and you’re halfway there. For those of us who love eco-friendly crafts, this book is a gentle nudge to get outdoors and use what nature already provides.

Perfect for crafting with kids, making thoughtful handmade gifts, or even decorating your home or garden with a rustic woodland aesthetic, this book ticks all the boxes. The photography is gorgeous and the instructions are clear, with just enough creative wiggle room to make each piece your own.

If you’re a fan of recycled craft ideas, zero-waste projects, or just want a new way to connect your crafting with the natural world, Charming Woodland Crafts is a lovely and inspiring resource. It fits right in with our blog’s mission to make beautiful things from what others might throw away.

 

 

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

Let’s talk about a quiet little hero in the kitchen: the humble trivet. But not just any trivet — this set of 4 recycled plastic square trivets is a modern, minimalist dream made from 100% recycled household plastic. Yep, the same plastic that might’ve ended up in landfill is now protecting your benchtops in style. That’s a win.

I have to admit, I get a little thrill when practical things are also eco-friendly and just plain good-looking. These remind me of the ones I picked up at a zero-waste store in Melbourne — sleek, colorful, and almost too pretty to put a hot pot on. Almost.

Each one is handcrafted in small batches, with flecks of color that tell the story of what it used to be — lids, containers, maybe even your old shampoo bottle. It’s like modern terrazzo meets sustainable design. Perfect for gifting to a housewarming host or just treating your own kitchen to something that feels good and does good

Why we’re obsessed:

  • Made entirely from recycled household plastics

  • Each piece is uniquely speckled and full of character

  • A perfect match for eco-conscious kitchens, minimalist decor, and zero-waste living

Small item, big impact. And every time you set down your coffee pot or casserole dish, you’ll get that sweet little “I did something good today” feeling.

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