I cringe every single time I throw something away.
I decided to compile a list of some easy, cheap, recyclable projects you can do with the stuff sitting in your trash can [in Grenada] right this very minute.
1. Paper - magazines, newspaper, medical school notes, etc
- Magazine Rosettes - my version
- Magazine Basket - my version
- Magazine Beads
- Rolled Paper Frame
- Newsprint Art
- Paper Ornaments - see mine here & learn how to make them here
- Paper Feathers
- and you can always make a collage!
- Shoe box shelves - my version
- Jute Ampersand (or any letter/symbol) my version
- Bunting / Banner - my version
- Toilet Paper Art - my version here & millions of more versions here
- Toilet Paper Photo Trick - my version
- Cereal Box Shadow Box - my version
- Oatmeal Container Headband holder
- Can also be used to press leaves & flowers!
- Food Storage - much better than using plastic! Use for leftovers in the fridge & to store candy or anything vulnerable to humidity
- Beach memory jars
- Pop bottle halloween decor - my version
- Bottle vignette - my version
- painted glass jars
- also use them to drink out of!
- Planters
- Pencil Cups
- Luminaries
- Hanging tin can decor
- Empty Sunscreen bottle turned secret beach storage
- Plastic spoon wreath
- Plastic spoon rose
- Plastic bottle flowers
- Purses and jewelry from plastic food wrappers
- I always use my iga bags as trash bags so I'm not purchasing additional plastic bags & always use my reusable bags when possible!
- Subway Sign Art - my version
- Sea Shell Art - my version
- Merry Christmas Sign - my version
- Fabric scrap necklace
- t-shirt re-design - my version
- Yo-yos
- Dish rags
Anyone have a good idea of how to reuse styrofoam for art or crafting?? Or do you have a another great recycling project to add to my list?
If only I was creative or crafty enough...
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to make this list!!!! I love diys and love finding new things to add to my list!!! Stopping by from FTLOB!!!! Nice to find you!
ReplyDeleteThose are great ideas to recycle. Do you know that they actually sell a paper bead craft kit for kids. I got one for my sister one Christmas. Had I been wiser I wouldn't have gotten her something she could do for free. ha ha
ReplyDeleteawesome list!! That's a bummer your town doesn't have a way to recycle certain goods. Ours recycle everything but glass!
ReplyDeleteok this is awesome. thank you so much for sharing! i am a new follower, and i am pinning this post!
ReplyDelete{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
This is a wonderful list!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I found a blog that baked styrofoam cups to make teeny tiny hats. I tried and had an epic fail.....could you make windsocks?