Recycling

Two Christmas Snow Globe Crafts

By editor ⋅ November 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Two snow globe crafts – one traditional, in a glass jar, with glittery snow; the other, a paper snow globe, made from a plastic container and paper snow.

Plastic Bottle Recycling Crafts

By editor ⋅ June 23, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Craft ideas using recycled plastic bottles, including a fish mobile, nature dome, bird feeder, apple-shaped gift boxes, butterflies and angels.

Toothbrush Holder

By editor ⋅ July 27, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Make yourself a toothbrush holder from recycled toothpaste tubes, and learn how non-profit organizations can make money from sending old toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and packaging to TerraCycle.

Earth Hour 2010

By Jane ⋅ February 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Show support for action on climate change and demonstrate that individual action can make a big difference by participating in the global Earth Hour on March 27, 2010.

Recycled Lamps

By editor ⋅ December 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Recycle some items from around your house to make one of several different homemade lamps, including a mason jar lamp, vase lamp, faux oil lamp and teacup ‘n’ saucer lamp.

Recycling Ink and Toner Cartridges

By editor ⋅ July 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

How to recycle empty ink or toner cartridges and raise money for education or receive in-store reward coupons.

50 Ways to Use Ribbon

By editor ⋅ January 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Over 50 ways to use up ribbons that you have left over from other projects, including a ribbon butterfly note holder, ribbon message board, and ribbon wrapped hanger.

Romantic Recycling

By editor ⋅ January 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Create a romantic keepsake from recycled items – projects include a Teacup n Saucer Lamp, Tiered Jewelery Holder, Decoupaged Eggshell Box, Victorian Paper Fan, Recycled Calendar Prints and Film Canister Favor.

Terra Cotta Crafts

By editor ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Over 30 craft projects based on terra cotta or clay pots and saucers, from planters, candle holders and topiaries, to sculptures, angels and dragonflies, scarecrows and witches.

Decorating Glass Jars

By editor ⋅ September 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Two new patterns for painting jars in a sunflower or scarecrow pumpkin design; easy wheatsheaf jars; using twine to decorate jars in a homespun or nautical theme.