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Craft Projects for Recycling Bottles, Jars and Containers

There are so many glass, plastic and cardboard containers brought into our homes that it's hard to see them as the treasures they are - but check out the projects below for wonderfully creative ways to rediscover their charm and usefulness.

Recycled Photo Pencil Holder

recycled pencil holder

This easy mother's day craft makes use of a recycled container to make a pencil ...

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Decoupage Patchwork Container

patchwork decoupage containers

Recycle a drink crystals container, or similar cardboard or plastic tube ...

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Paper Easter Globe

paper Easter globe

Paper Easter Globe Eco-Craft By Laura Koob This paper Easter globe craft is so ...

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Pringle Can Easter Bunny

easter bunny made from a pringle can

This Pringle Can Bunny is a great Easter craft for children with easy to follow ...

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Bunny Water Globe

easter bunny water globe

How to Make an Easter Bunny Water Globe Recycle a small glass jar to make this ...

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Easter Bunny Bank

from salt container to Easter bunny money bank

Here's an Easter craft for kids - an Easter bunny bank to help them save extra ...

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Recycled Hummingbird Feeder

make a recyled hummingbird feeders from recycled tibs and water bottles

Recycle Plastic Containers to Make a Hummingbird Feeder by Jane Lake It's ...

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Milk Carton Bird Feeder with Rain Shield

Here's how to recycle a milk carton or juice carton to make an excellent bird ...

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Bee Birdhouse

"Bee" Bird House

Coffee Can "Bee" Bird House by Twila Lenoir Recycle, recycle recycle. My ...

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Night Light Shade

Recycled Night Light Shade You can coordinate a night light to go with a guest ...

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Plastic Bottle Piggy Bank

piggy bank made from a clear plastic bottle

by Jane Lake I've been fascinated with piggy banks ever since I was kid, when I ...

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Paper Snow Globe

simple recycled paper snow gloves

Recycled Paper Snow Globe This fun and easy paper snow globe craft is so much ...

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Beer Can Wreaths

beer can wreath

Make the Perfect Christmas Wreath for a Man Cave - with Beer Cans! by Jane ...

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Recycled Pop Bottle Angel

recycled 2 litre pop bottle angels

Recycle a plastic soda bottle or pop bottle to make this pretty angel ...

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Coffee Creamer Snowman

coffee creamer snowman

Recycle a plastic coffee creamer container to make a seasonal snowman ornament. ...

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Lighted Glass Jug

one gallon pumpkin jug

Pumpkin Jug-O-Lantern You can sometimes pick up handy one gallon glass jugs ...

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Tin Can Frankenstein

tin can frankenstein

Make this darling little Frankenstein out of felt, glue and a tin can. Fill him ...

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Recycled Chip Can Witch Pringle

recycled chip can Halloween witch decoration

Recycle a small-sized Pringles can (or cut down a larger can) to make this frugal ...

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Juice Carton Doorstops

witch doorstop

Recycled Juice Carton Halloween Doorstops by Jane Lake The original idea for ...

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