I bet this post will have you picking up every plastic bottle you run across and look to see what kind of pattern is on the bottom. Krissy of the blog B. Inspired, Mama! came up with a fun idea … Read More ...
How to make a recycled black trash bag Halloween wreath
I love working with recycled plastic bags. I know we all try not to consume them to begin with but sometimes they get a bit of use but still can be crafted with. Check out the awesome tutorial Kathi sent … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin earrings
Aweeeee! These are just too cute! I know you need a pair, I do. Pop on over to Casey’s blog Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom to check out her detailed tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bottle banks
These are so darn cute I can’t stand it! I suppose I am a sucker for anything with a bunny and combine that with recycling you had me at Recycled Bunny Bank! No real need for a tutorial as all … Read More ...
How to make plastic bottle flower blooms
Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.
How to make a recycled plastic bottle heart necklace
Over at the blog Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to cut and stamp a recycled plastic bottle into a cute heart pendant. While there you can enter to win a copy of The Complete Photo Guide to … Read More ...
Happy New Year’s Eve Recycled Glitter Ball
Katherine of the blog Krafty Kat sent in this great New Year’s Eve glitter ball she designed with recycled plastic bottle lids. Pop (cork???) on over to this post at Krafty Kat for the tutorial. Happy New Year all you … Read More ...
How to make a snowman and Christmas tree out of recycled bottle caps
Pop (pun intended) over to Linda’s blog to see how she transformed plastic soda and water bottle tops (along with a bit of t-shirt) into a cute snowman and Christmas tree.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out … Read More ...
Book Review and WIN a copy of Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
Fantastic Recycled Plastic: 30 Clever Creations to Spark Your Imagination
by
David Edgar and Robin A. Edgar
Let me start by saying my background is Industrial Design so I know about how much effort goes into designing manufactured packaging. It … Read More ...
Privacy window covering made from the bottom of recycled clear plastic bottles
If you look at this quick it has a beautiful vintage quality. The clever crafter R L Hall of the blog Artful Express made this window cover that provides a bit of privacy but still lets in light. She made … Read More ...
How to recycle a plastic water bottle into wicked cool bracelet
The Crafty Pirate, Thera Joyce sent in this rad, does anyone still say “rad”?, bracelet tutorial for turning a plastic water bottle into a bracelet.
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… Read More ...Recycled Plastic bottle flowers that are bloomin’ cool!
This is a close up shot of a wonderful Anthropology window display that blogger Grace Violet posted. It does include a quick and easy tutorial to make them yourself!
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… Read More ...Recycle a Large Vinegar bottle into a treasure bucket
The super crafty mom Rebecca of the blog This Present Life sent in this great tutorial she posted on how to turn a large plastic bottle into a treasure bucket! I think this would make a spectacular easter egg hunting … Read More ...
The coolest recycling thing I learned at the Craft Super Show and CHA Winter 2010
Kunin felt and all Kunin products are made from Eco-fi, high-quality polyester fiber made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles! Can you believe that! I had no idea. Kunin felt is a staple in so many adult and kid crafts, … Read More ...
Recycled shampoo bottle comes clean with a gorgeous modern necklace
This gorgeous modern necklace is made from recycle shampoo bottles! I love the way there is a mix of translucent plastics mixed with opaque. I bet no one would guess what this was made of and that you made it … Read More ...