Recycled Crafts
Make Something New out of Something Old

Recycled crafts are things you make using something you would normally throw away.  This not only helps out the environment, but it saves you money on craft supplies.  I'm constantly challenging myself, trying to find something new to make with something that is normally thrown away.  Here is a collection of some of my favorites!

One of my personal favorites is my old pasta jar that I cleaned out and decoupaged real leaves on it.  It was such a simple craft, but it looks amazing when it is lit up with a candle inside. 

I also use tin cans (cleaned out soup can or vegetable cans) in many crafts.  One I use all the time for my Memorial Day party is the buffet silverware holder, which resembles an American flag.  I get a lot of nice compliments on it.

My kids eat a lot of those travel sized applesauce cups, so I made up a few crafts you can make with those.  Be sure to see the Easter chick craft and the mini Easter baskets.

You will start finding yourself saving things before throwing it away, and asking yourself, "now what can I make with this?".  I keep a little collection of things in my craft closet for when inspiration hits!  The most common items I use are paper towel and toilet paper tubes, jars of any type, plastic soda bottles, tin cans and lids, and wine corks. However, I always save interesting shaped containers or jars.  Pretty wrapping paper and tissue paper also have endless uses for projects.

So you have some more ideas? What items do you save and craft with?  I would love to hear your ideas!

Do YOU have any Recycled Crafts you would like to share? Let's add it to the collection. Click here!

Recycled Crafts

egg carton flower bouquetEgg Carton Flowers
moss covered tin cansMoss Covered Tin Cans
baby jar candle holderBaby Jar Candle Holder
patio party lightsPatio Party Lights
pop bottle glow bugPop Bottle Firefly
wind spinner craftSoda Bottle Wind Spinner
sand castle craftToillet Paper Roll Sand Castle
wine bottle candle holderWine Bottle Candle Holder
decoupaged leavesRecycled Jar with Decoupaged Leaves
soup can lid bunnySoup Can Lid Bunny
chick craftApplesauce Cup Chick
spoon pllanterPlastic Spoon Easter Planter
pop bottle easter basketPop Bottle Easter Basket
fruit cup easter basketFruit Cup Mini Easter Baskets
decoupaged wine bottleDecoupaged Wine Bottle
bottle cap magnetsBottle Cap Magnets
pencil cup holder craftToilet Paper Tube Pencil Holder
wine cork boardWine Cork Board
tin can luminariesTin Can Luminaries
patriotic mobileSoup Can Lid Mobile
buffet silverware holderTin Can Silverware Holder
bottle cap necklacesBottle Cap Necklaces
magazine bead frameMagazine Bead Frame
pop tab ringPop Tab Ring
reclaimed wood artReclaimed Wood Art
wine cork monogramWine Cork Monogram
Wine Cork Pumpkin
bohemian bracelet
Valentine Heart

YOUR Craft Submissions

The crafts that appear below were submitted by visitors. 

Thank you for sharing your creativity with others!

Juice Can Trinket Box
Recycled Wine Bottle
Scrabble Tile Necklace
Wine Cork Jewelry Display

Click Here to Submit a Recycled Craft of Your Own!



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