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Recycled Crafts

Recycled crafts are any projects that use recycled materials or create another use for an old item. This is also called upcycling or repurposing. Because of this, you can save a lot of money in decorating.  And, who doesn’t like that? Not only will you be saving money but you are helping the planet by reusing what you can.

See how you can make affordable rustic decor using such recycled items as tin cans, sweaters, six pack containers, wine bottles, wine corks, buttons, game pieces, and so much more. You don’t have to spend a fortune on home decorating when you can repurpose or turn trash items into treasures.

Check out some of these favorite recycled crafts:

DIY Tool Caddy Using A Recycled Six Pack Container

Crafting With Old Board Games

Things To Make Out Of Old Nuts And Bolts

How To Make A Pillow Out Of An Old Sweater

unique bud vase
by Renee Hanlon - January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Unique Bud Vase DIY Using Found Objects

One of my favorite things to do is to shop antique stores or flea markets for unique objects with fun character. I don't always know how I am going to use my findings but I usually figure it out at some point. That was the case with this unique bud vase. When I purchased an

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what to do with old sweaters
by Renee Hanlon - December 8, 2021December 22, 2021

What To Do With Old Sweaters

Old sweaters with snags, stains, or style issues may not be good for wearing anymore but they can still be used in new ways. Just think about all of those decor items that you see in stores with knitted accents. You can get these same looks without having to knit a stitch. Upcycled sweaters can

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what to do with old books
by Renee Hanlon - November 28, 2021November 28, 2021

Creative Ideas: What To Do With Old Books

If you are a reader, you might of an excess of old books lying around. Chances are, you may end up with more titles that you want to get rid of rather than keep. These old books don't have to be thrown out, however. They can be easily upcycled into some creative decorative decor. Although

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door knob crafts
by Renee Hanlon - October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Door Knob Crafts

I have been to several flea markets and antique stores and have seen so many different door knobs for sale.  The beauty of the old glass knobs has me tempted to switch out all of our knobs at home but this wouldn't be real practical and I have never seen a whole set of matching

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button crafts
by Renee Hanlon - October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Button Crafts: 20 Things To Make With Buttons

Save your buttons! Or, start collecting vintage buttons now to use in one or more of these fun button crafts. See the list of unique things you can make.

how to age paper
by Renee Hanlon - October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

How To Age Paper To Make Old Book Pages

For book page crafts, learn how to age paper to get the look of old book pages with this simple aging technique using tea bags.

recycled dvd cases
by Renee Hanlon - October 17, 2021October 17, 2021

Recycled DVD Cases Made Useful Again

Once DVD albums became a thing, the old DVD cases began piling up everywhere. Who needs a separate case for each DVD when you can store them all together in handy album sleeves? This doesn't mean that the landfills need to be overflowing with plastic or tin though. These seemingly useless cases can be upcycled

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diy bird feeders
by Renee Hanlon - October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

15 DIY Bird Feeder Crafts

If you like bird watching, you probably want to attract as many different species of birds to your yard as possible. A sure way to get them to come and visit is to provide them with food. They learn fast where their food sources are! Once you set out a bird feeder or two, just

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what to do with old light bulbs
by Renee Hanlon - October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

What To Do With Old Light Bulbs

As I am sitting in a dimly lit room, a light bulb went off! I shouldn't be throwing away my burnt out and seemingly useless light bulbs. What I should be doing is re-purposing them to create something fun and decorative instead. There are actually numerous light bulb crafts that are easy to complete and

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easy fall diy
by Renee Hanlon - September 30, 2021September 30, 2021

Cheap And Easy Fall DIY

Do you love to decorate for the different seasons but don't want to break the bank doing it? I have the perfect solution for you that is cheap and easy! By recycling items that you already have, you can create something new while getting rid of some clutter or trash items. These easy Fall DIY

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october crafts
by Renee Hanlon - September 15, 2021August 24, 2022

October Crafts Using Book Pages

With the change of seasons, there is always a fresh spark to get creative and switch out some home decor accessories. Usually, the start of Fall is when many of us get inspired for new crafts or DIY projects either for ourselves or to sell at craft shows. The care free time of Summer is

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how to make wine cork keychains
by Renee Hanlon - May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

How To Make Wine Cork Keychains

Looking for a way to recycle wine corks? These simple DIY wine cork keychains will turn your collection of corks into useful accessories. It's a fun craft project that can be done in a variety of designs. I have been saving my wine corks for quite a while now thinking I might be able to

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