7 things to recycle into art & craft projects

We all know I'm currently living in Grenada, but did you know that Grenada has NO form of recycling other than re-using glass beer bottles?  Sad but true.
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!

2.  Cardboard - cereal boxes, shoe boxes, packaging

• 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!

3. Glass - pop bottles & jars

• 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!

4. Tin Cans 

• Planters
• Pencil Cups 
• Luminaries 
• Hanging tin can decor

5. Plastic

• 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!

6. Wood

• Subway Sign Art - my version
• Sea Shell Art - my version
• Merry Christmas Sign - my version

7. Fabric

• 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?

Source: etsy.com via Sandie on Pinterest