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How to make a recycled bottle water wall

May 24, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-Toddler-Water-WallThis looks like so much fun! I know it’s meant for little kids but I bet it would be fun to make and enjoy as an adult, maybe add a water pump to make it a fountain? Pop on over … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic bottle heart mobile

May 6, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Screen Shot 2016-05-06 at 8.09.40 AM With Mother’s Day on Sunday why not craft up a cute heart mobile for Mom to let her know how much you love her? I bet this would work as well by covering the hearts with washi tape. Pop on … Read More ...

How to make woven recycled plastic bottle Easter baskets

March 1, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Woven plastic bottle Easter Baskets

What I really loved about this tutorial on how to weave an Easter basket using a recycled plastic bottle as the base is that it’s so versatile! While the tutorial uses recycled plastic bags, you can easily switch things up … Read More ...

How to make an hourglass time out stool

October 26, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Sandglass-Time-Out-Stool3 I love this photo and this project. Even though I don’t have a kid, I still think it would make a cool item to have around the house as anything oversized is fun. Pop on over to the blog  The … Read More ...

How to make recycled plastic bottle twists

April 27, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

plastic bottle twists copyAren’t these pretty? I can’t wait to try this tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle twists featured at WikiHow. I bet they would look so cool in a vase? Or maybe make chandelier dangles? Hmmmm so many possibilities. … Read More ...

How to make plastic bottle Shark cup game

April 9, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

how to make a plastic bottle cup gameThis project is one of those that’s as fun to make as it is to play with after you are done crafting. Over at the site Krokotak there is a tutorial on how to turn a recycled plastic bottle into … Read More ...

Recycled soda bottle apple shaped teacher gift boxes

March 29, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

apple shaped recycled soda bottles copyIf you have kids in school than I bet you need teacher gifts or if you, yourself take a class wouldn’t the teacher get a kick out of getting this cute apple shaped gift made from recycled soda bottles? You … Read More ...

How to make a garden hedgehog and a light up mushroom

March 23, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Creative-hedgehogHedgehogs are so darn cute! Who wouldn’t want a garden filled with these cute little guys. For the complete tutorial on how to make a garden hedgehog planter out of a recycled plastic bottle pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic bottle footstool

March 21, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Plastic waste is a growing concern in today’s world. The accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste in landfills and oceans has a negative impact on the environment. To help reduce this waste, recycling is an excellent option. By reusing plastic, we … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic water bottle shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

st-patricks-day-water-bottle-clover-card-craft1Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Need a last minute shamrock? Grab a plastic water bottle and some green paint and you’re good to go thanks to this cute tutorial featured at Crafty Morning. Pop on over to see more fun … Read More ...

8 Fun & Whimsical Crafts using Plastic Spoons

January 5, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

Plastic utensils are usually found in most homes fairly easily, and if not, they can be found at the dollar store for not much money at all.  If you have a stash of plastic spoons laying around and have been … Read More ...

9 Handmade Ornaments Made From Recycled Items

November 13, 2014 by Larissa Coleman

The holiday season is just around the corner and what better way to get in the spirit than by creating handmade ornaments for your Christmas tree? Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your décor, but they’re … Read More ...

13 Halloween Crafts from Recycled Items

October 19, 2014 by Larissa Coleman

Decorating for holidays is very fun, but buying new decorations from the store from year-to-year can be quite pricey.  These 8 Halloween crafts are made from recycled items that you probably use on a daily basis in your home.  Take … Read More ...

Recycled Cup and pumpkin bat Halloween decorations

October 14, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

recycled cup Halloween decorationsOctober 31st falls on a weekend this year, so you finally have an excuse to throw a Halloween bash without worrying about waking up the kids for school the next day. Whether you’re hosting a family fright fest or a … Read More ...

Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs

October 8, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs

If you read this blog than you will LOVE this new book Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled & Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty Wongpakdee!

This is one of those books that you pick up over and over again to get inspired … Read More ...

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