Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Giveaway: Map Art Lab, Jill K Berry stencils, scissors, washi tape and more!

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I love putting together craft book and supply giveaways and today’s is packed full of all sorts of goodies that co-ordinate nicely to make all sorts of mixed-media art and projects. Leave a comment in today’s post by April 16, 2015 and you are in the running for all of the goodies above. Open to U.S. residents only please.

Map Art Lab by Jill K. Berry and Linden McNeilly (see a bunch of the inside pages and projects here)

2 sets of Jill K. Berry stencils (4 in each set) from Artistcellar

Westcott Scissors

3 rolls of Duck brand washi tape

Tim Holtz Grunge board

Box of embellishments

Draw Cute Animals in Color Pencil

Draw 500 Fabulous Flowers

a ball of Aunt Lydia’s yarn

A blank sample book (from the publishing biz called a bulking dummy)

See how to make washi tape states inspired by Map Art Lab

washi tape states on globe

and a pack of wrapping paper with pages from book printed on the inside.

 

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Comments

  5. what a great supply of craft items. It would be great for the kids craft projects and my wife’s as well.

  30. What a great assortment! I would feel like I was at adult summer camp. Thanks for the chance to win.

Have you read?

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!