Crafts: Recycling

  • Make Etherial Cherry Blossom Garlands From Disposable Tablecloths!

    Isn't this just dreamy? I don't know why it never occurred to me that the chandelier in my stair well, as well as the banister are perfect places to hang seasonal decorations! In fact, other than painting this space peacock blue, (which I still love even three years later) I have yet to figure out…

  • Recycle Promotional Magnets And Make Fun Art For Your Fridge!

    I really hope you've been saving those promotional magnets you get with the pizza delivery or from a myriad of people trying to get you to remember them on your fridge. Because I've finally come up with a great project that everyone in the family will love! Simply scrub off the printed paper side after…

  • Making Plarn From Plastic Bags: Crafting For The Next Decade

    This photo represents my crafting hopes for the next decade: to make an honest attempt to use up all the crafting supplies I happen to have collected and accumulated over the years, and to do my best to re-use and recycle all the things that come my way! Which explains why I've taken a photo…

  • Recycle Plastic Bags and Make Unique Gift Bows!

      Wouldn't you like to receive a gift that looks like this? I would, there's something so very crafty and cute about it, and when the recipient discovers that your kids have made the wrapping paper (tutorial on that here) and you've made the bow from plastic bags, well they'll be so bowled over they…

  • Recycled Cans Make Delightful Cannisters To Hold Edible Gifts!

    Wondering how to package those holiday treats you'd like to give as gifts?  Why not recycle cans (and even  boxes or bottles) and transform them into containers that will be enjoyed long after the treats are gone? Your gift will be that much more appreciated, and everyone can surely use an extra container or two…

  • Make Festive Chanukah Bunting And Chanukah Cards From Styrofoam Prints

    Here it is finally, the first actual Chanukah themed craft project! Phew I was feeling a bit behind, given that Chanukah is just 25 days away, which is not much time for the creative jewish mom to get it together. Plus I wanted to make sure you'd have some time to do some crafting too.…

  • Crochet Fun Placemats Using Yarn Made From Plastic Bags!

    Make festive crocheted placemats by crocheting with “plarn”, yarn that you’ve assembled from plastic bags. Shopping will never be the same.

  • Fuse Plastic Bags and Make Some Fabulous Coasters!

    Did you know that there is such a thing as trends in the world of crafting? Well, guess what, there is! And at the moment projects involving recycling materials are definately hot. Amongst those are anything using plastic bags, which sit for 1000 years in the trash heap before disintegrating! So to use them again…

  • An Adorable Noah’s Ark And Animals Too!

      Love projects that combine recycling with using items you might find in your kitchen? Me too, and this Noah's Ark craft project is the perfect project to do with your kids or grandkids this week. I'll bet you never thought that those pint size juice or milk cartons could look this cute, together with…

  • A Crocheted Pencil Can: A Great Project For Beginners!

    Now you are going to learn something about me that most of you do not know. I love to crochet! And I aways try to encourage everyone to learn! There are so many great ways to use crochet, and I think it's much easier than knitting. You can make great blankets and hats in a…

  • Another Version Of The Polyhedron Globe: Stenciled!

    Some of you may find these photos a bit familiar, as back in August when I was encouraging everyone to work on Succah decorations, I posted a project showing you how to make solid colored polyhedrons. You can see that post here. I mentioned that I had created a version of the polyhedrons using stencils.…

  • Make Cute Doorknob Greetings For The New Year!

    Isn't this just the cutest? I really can't take credit for it though, my daughter made this with a friend last weekand inside was a sweet note to her parents, rolled up and wrapped with a piece of rafia. I instantly thought, about you my precious readers, and how you could do this project with…