Showing posts with label Recycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recycle. Show all posts

Friday, January 11, 2013

PLARN- Plastic Yarn!

I have figured out what to do with the collection of plastic grocery bags in the clost. I have an obnoxious amount of these bags form Daves Marketplace and want to turn them into something useful instead of them stockpiling as usual, or throwing them in the trash. I did some research and figured out that you can flatten them out nicelly and cut off the tops and bottoms (handles and closed end). That leaves you with the round body of the bag. You cut those into strips (which are loops , connected at each end still). Doing a simple slip knot, you can boyscout your way into a chain of these plastic loops and there you have it, a chain of plastic to roll up! Now what do you think I am going to do with all of these recycled/ repurposed bags? Crochet a new bag of course!





Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Eggshell Planters

My friend and I were talking about crafts today that would be fun to do with our kids (not the baby of course!). We wanted the craft to be a gardening project, so a great idea is Eggshell Planters! I have found a website that explains how to make these and they aren't difficult at all! I have learned from this website that the calcium from the egg shell is great nutrients for the soil as well as being a cute looking project!http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26761-how-to-make-eggshell-planters
Follow the link for more specific instructions, but all you do is cut the top off the egg and drain to have a hollow shell as pictured. Place a cotton ball at the bottom of the hollow egg to help with draining. Fill with soil, plant your seed, and grow! I would also find it fun to decorate these eggshells to add a bit more of your creativity to the whole project. Enjoy!
picture borrowed from:www.nebraskapoultry.com


Recycle Paper Towel Rolls

Do you ever wonder what you can do with your cardboard paper towel rolls? We have made maraccas, bumble bees, butterflies, and owls out of these but I know there are more crafty ways to recycle these guys. Check out what I found online!
Cute Flowers! Borrowed from:http://www.google.com/imgres....

EASY WEAVE NEWSPAPER BASKETS- This may be my Favorite, borrowed from:http://blogs.aupairinamerica.com/vaf/2012/04/21/easy-weave-newsprint-baskets/

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Baby Food Jars Recycled

I love little glass jars, or any glass jar for that matter. Yesterday I caught a sale on baby food (in glass jars), on sale. I usually get the 2 pack of baby foods in plastic containers, but this time I was saving money and knew I could turn the jars into something...why not?! So here I am gathering some ideas from around the internet and I will pick one of course...as soon as Miss Scarlett eats up all her food!

This is too cute!crocheted around for a sweet candle lit glow! Consider it already done.
 borrowed from:http://auntiebswax.com/2012/03/29/my-latest-project/

I am in love with this. I need one. When I own a house, I can see this being a project for above the kitchen or dining room table. borrowed from: http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/Homemade-Home-Decor/Baby-Food-Chandelier.aspx


Are you absolutely kidding me?? This is amazing! Just my style, Are those Hemp strings? If not, mine will be!
borred from: http://blog.michellekaufmann.com/?m=200807

This will be made within the next couple of hours, I am almost positive. I need a pincushion for my next craft...if all my supplies come in from Ebay soon... borrowed from:http://whipup.net/2009/03/13/tutorial-baby-food-jar-pincushion/

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Old T-Shirt into Dolman Top!

Recycling T-Shirts I never wear...

I have found a few ways to transform T-Shirts I never wear. I am currently turning them into things I will wear and I am excited to share! Found the ideas from googling ways to recycle clothing and I am in love! Now time to put it to the test to see how I do. Will be posting results after of course! Check back in a bit!