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How to make mini Easter baskets

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How to make mini Easter baskets

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate Easter this year? Here’s another adorable recycled Easter basket idea that’s perfect for crafty families, classrooms, or anyone who loves turning trash into treasure! This DIY project uses one of our favorite recyclable materials—empty toilet paper rolls (aka TP tubes)—to create mini Easter baskets that are just the right size for filling with tiny treats, jellybeans, or small toys.

These toilet paper roll Easter baskets are not only easy and budget-friendly, but they’re also a great way to teach kids about upcycling and sustainability. Add paint, washi tape, stickers, or even little bunny ears to customize each one—your creativity is the only limit! Whether you’re planning a classroom craft, Easter brunch favor, or just want something fun and handmade to share with your little bunnies, this is the perfect quick project.

Hop on over to the blog Creatively Inspired to find the full tutorial with step-by-step instructions and creative ideas for decorating your baskets. This is one of those recycled Easter crafts that will become a yearly tradition—fun, cute, and kind to the planet.

Hop on over to the blog Creatively Inspired to learn how to make mini Easter Baskets perfect to fill with tiny treats for all the little bunnies in your life.

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Book Review: Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects – Eco-Friendly Design Meets Crafty Creativity

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If you’re someone who finds joy in transforming the old into something new, then Upcycle by Rebecca Proctor is a must-have for your creative bookshelf. This visually rich book is not your average recycled crafts guide—it’s a stylish celebration of eco-conscious design and modern sustainability through hands-on creativity.

The book highlights 24 innovative upcycling projects, all crafted by contemporary designers. Each project turns discarded or everyday materials into stunning, functional items. From furniture made with pallets to light fixtures created from repurposed plastics, the book challenges you to think differently about waste—and what it can become.

As someone who’s always looking for recycled home decor inspiration and ways to reduce landfill waste through crafting, I found this book incredibly refreshing. It’s not just about crafting for fun (although it is fun!)—it’s about mindful making. The focus on design-led upcycling means the projects are genuinely beautiful, not just cobbled together. These pieces could easily fit into a modern home or creative studio.

What I loved most was the way each designer shares the story behind their materials and their process, reminding us that there’s a narrative behind every reused object. The photography is bold and professional, making this book not just a tutorial guide, but also an inspiring coffee table book for fellow eco-conscious makers.

Upcycle is a creative manifesto for sustainable living, perfect for artists, designers, and DIY lovers who believe in the power of reuse. Whether you’re repurposing for the planet or simply love the beauty of unique handmade pieces, this book will leave you full of ideas.