Make a Lightbulb Terrarium
Are you ditching incandescents this year? Save those old bulbs and make yourself a cute lightbulb terrarium!
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5 Projects to Make with That Netflix Envelope Flap
The next time that a Netflix DVD comes to rescue you from your lonely life, don’t just toss that flap. Instead, check out the list below, and find your next favorite upcycling project!
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Craft for Good with Bridge and Beyond
Bridge and Beyond is an organization that provides warm handmade goods for individuals experiencing homelessness in Central Ohio.
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Craftivism: The Pussyhat Project
Marchers and supporters for the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., on January 21, 2017, have inspired an international craftivist movement called The Pussyhat Project.
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6 DIY Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
Tried-and-true, DIY natural cold and flu remedies to help you get well soon.
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20 Eco-Friendly J.R.R. Tolkien Crafts, Because You’re a Nerd
Whether you’ve named your kid Samwise and your dog Frodo (and yes, I’ve met people who have done each), or you just have a hankering for second breakfast while you marathon Lord of the Rings (I’m talking about myself, here), check out the following list of super-nerdy, eco-friendly J.R.R. Tolkien crafts.
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Craft for Good with Halos of Hope
Your friends and family have enough hats by now. Make your next one for Halos of Hope, an organization that puts handmade hats on the heads of cancer patients.
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DIY: Mason Jar Hanging Light Fixture
Mason jar lights? They found me.
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Our Top 10 Green Crafting Posts of 2016
It’s always fun to take a look back at the start of a new year, so I did some digging and found your favorite posts of 2016.
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DIY: Our Handmade Wooden Headboard
I was able to get the look that I wanted in a single day for less than sixty dollars.
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Crafting a Green World’s Best of 2016
We did a lot of crafting here on Crafting a Green World in 2016.
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Handmade Review: Fabric-Covered Frames from Girls’ Night In
When I saw a tutorial for fabric-covered picture frames in the copy of Girls’ Night In that my tween was flipping through, I snatched it out of her hands (don’t worry–she’s used it it!) and took it as my immediate excuse to stop cleaning the house and refinish a picture frame right that second.
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Exercises to Recover from Holiday Crafting
Crafting for long periods is tough on your body. Try these simple exercises for crafters, broken down into categories, so you can target what ails you.
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Handmade Review: Star Wars Felt
You probably know by now that I LOVE Star Wars crafts, so a review of Star Wars Felt?
Kind of a no-brainer.
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10 Nature Crafts for Hanukkah
If it’s important to you to have a green Hanukkah, then check out these Hanukkah crafts that you can make from natural materials!
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16 Hanukkah Crafts from Recycled Materials
A great way to have an eco-friendly Hanukkah is to make your decorations from stuff that you’d otherwise throw away, especially when there are so many really cool Hanukkah crafts that you can make from recycled materials.
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Guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap
It’s giftwrap time, y’all. But you know that rolls and rolls of paper aren’t the best choice for wrapping holiday gifts. Try these eco-friendly gift wrap options instead!
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Easy Handmade Gift: Make Scrapbook Paper Stationery Sets
Whether you need a quick and easy handmade gift or you would rather not hit up the store just so you can send some thank-you notes, you’ll find that it is super simple to make your own personalized, handmade stationery, entirely from your favorite scrapbook paper.
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Easy Handmade Gift: Matted Photo in a Thrifted Frame
Need a gift that’s easy to make but still personal? A matted photo that you make yourself can be just the thing!
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Handmade Review: Vintage Sparkle DIY Ornament Kit
Here’s what we particularly liked about this DIY ornament kit.
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17 Gift Ideas for Crafters: Kits, Books, Tools & More
It’s getting down to the wire, but don’t worry! We have some great gift ideas for crafters on your list. Some are store-bought, some are handmade, and we have suggestions for a wide range of crafty uses.
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14 Ways to Upcycle a Disposable Cardboard Coffee Sleeve
Before you toss that coffee sleeve in the bin, check out this list of awesome ways to reuse a coffee sleeve and turn that trash into something incredible.
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Handmade Review: The We are Knitters Crosby Scarf
Knitters are always on the lookout for the next pattern.
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Make a Starbucks Coffee Sleeve Gift Topper
The holiday-themed Starbucks coffee sleeves are especially festive this year, so I slipped them off of all of our coffee cups and upcycled them into gift toppers.
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Craft Books for Kids: The CAGW Guide
Craft books make great holiday gifts for kids. A book is a gift your kiddos can open again and again for crafty inspiration. These are some of our favorite craft books for kids!
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21 Eco-Friendly Ways to Fill Clear Ornaments
With all of the cute ideas for decorating clear ornaments out there, though, it can sometimes be tricky to choose only the ones that are eco-friendly.
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17 Easy DIY Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Before you head to the nearest big-box store with a shopping list in hand, check out my list of truly easy DIY gifts.
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Two Dozen Upcycled Crafts for Christmas
Let’s have a very merry upcycled Christmas!
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11 DIY Beauty Gifts
Treat the folks on your holiday list to some DIY beauty gifts! You can pick and choose stocking stuffers, or combine a few of the DIY beauty gift ideas below into a sweet little kit.
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19 Nature Crafts for Christmas
Some of the best holiday decorations come from nature!
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23 Crafts to Make with Adult Coloring Pages
There are actually tons of ways to re-use those filled-in coloring pages. Read on to find your next favorite project.
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26 Brown Paper Bag Crafts
I know that this former grocery store standard is happily being phased out in many areas, but if you’ve still got a stash under your sink, then check out some of these brown paper bag crafts and get it cleared out before Christmas!
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9 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
I think the perfect Thanksgiving crafts for kids are ones that they can do independently, are on-theme, and that don’t make too huge a mess. These craft ideas fit the bill!
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How to Make a Brown Paper Bag Journal
A brown paper bag journal is quick, easy, and makes a great writing and drawing surface! Grab a bag from the recycle bin and follow the easy instructions.
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17 Upcycled Teacup Crafts
You have enough cups to drink tea out of–take a few teacups out of your stash and make some of these teacup crafts, instead!
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Buying Clothes that MATTER
Today on Crafting a Green World, we’re taking a look at MATTER, a socially-motivated business focusing on affordable luxury, thoughtful design, and provenance to create travel wear with stories to tell.
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