Even if you regularly sew lovely dresses, it can be easy to forget that you must also often sew the correct foundation garments for those dresses. Here’s how to sew a full petticoat using parts from an upcycled formal gown.
How-to: Sew an Upcycled Petticoat from a Recycled Prom Dress Read More 👉
Sure, you can buy plant markers at the store, but isn’t it more fun (and more eco-friendly!) to make your own? Here are some DIY plant markers to get you going.
Make Mother’s Day even more special by making your mom a recycled paper brooch!
How To: Recycled Paper Mother’s Day Brooch Read More 👉
Mother’s day is only a few weeks away on May 13– are you ready for it? To give you plenty of time to plan, I wanted to introduce you to five incredible Etsy shops that you can buy jewelry from for Mother’s Day. Not only are they unique and creative shops, but they use recycled materials when making their products! Oh, and did I mention that all of the items I’m sharing today are under $40? Instead of buying from a big box store this Mother’s Day, consider buying handmade from shops like these!
We shared a post on growing potatoes in a barrel from our pals at Green Upgrader over on our Facebook page not too long ago, and lots of you piped up to tell us about your gardening adventures! I love a good DIY garden hack, too, and since it turns out we have lots of crafty gardenistas out there, I thought I’d share my latest gardening experiment with you.
How-to: DIY Hanging Herb Planter from a Mesh Produce Bag Read More 👉
Using the PotMaker, you can make plant pots from recycled newspaper with just a little folding and a few twists of the wrist. Is that any better than using the origami method to make newspaper pots?
Review: The PotMaker Makes Plant Pots from Recycled Newspaper Read More 👉
If you’re a gardener, then chances are you’re probably already pretty crafty. You could buy pots the right size to start any plants or seedlings from any gardening center, but none of them, even the ones made from natural or recycled materials, are as good as simply bypassing the consumer market altogether and making your own DIY pots.
5 DIY Pots for Plants and Seedlings Using Natural or Recycled Materials Read More 👉
Can you believe how quickly April is flying by? The deadline to enter this month’s showcase is April 28th, so head on over to the Showcase page to enter today!
Reminder: One Week Left to Enter this Month’s Green Crafts Showcase Read More 👉
Instead of throwing away those ugly free magnets you receive from companies, transform them with paint chips!
How To: Paint Chip Magnets Read More 👉
Did you know that Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22? Well, it is! I think it’s important to inform children why it’s so important to take care of the Earth– they are the future generation and if we don’t teach them, who will? Here are some fun projects to do together on Earth Day to give you an opportunity to talk with your children about how to be even more green!
Whether you just made the leap recently into selling your crafts or have been a crafty pro for years, there are lots of easy little ways that you can make sure that your DIY business is as good for the planet as it is for your soul.
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I made myself an entire stash of re-usable steam mop pads. I recycled old towels for the project, creating mop pads that are easy to wash and sanitize, quick to sew, and offer customizable thicknesses, so that I can blast my stone-tiled kitchen floor but not trash the wax on my wood living room floor.
How-to: Sew Your Own Steam Mop Pads Read More 👉
Knit Picks is giving away three skeins of Full Circle yarn to TWO lucky winners! Are you one?
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Even for the greenest crafter, it’s hard to keep plastic out of our processes, isn’t it? You can do your best to cut back or choose recycled plastic materials, but at the end of the day it’s really tough to create craft projects without using plastic.
That struggle is why I’m super excited about Plastic Free, a new book from Beth Terry of My Plastic Free Life. The book is all about kicking the plastic habit in all aspects of your life, and crafting is no exception. We’re all about finding ways to get plastic out of our lives here at Crafting a Green World, so we’re super proud that one of our former writers–Karen Lee–is quoted in the book.
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The problem with many store-bought notebooks is that they’re often made from virgin paper, which means you’re cutting down new trees for that grocery list or to write down your latest craft project inspiration. Store bought notebooks also just plain lack character, don’t they? Instead of hitting the big box store, why not whip up your very own notebook from recycled materials? Here are a few projects to get you started!
5 DIY Recycled Notebooks Read More 👉
An old or thrifted picture frame + cork board + cute button thumb tacks = an adorable picture frame memo board!
How To: Picture Frame Memo Board Read More 👉
Now that Easter is over and your children have eaten all of the candy in sight, what do you do with all of those plastic Easter eggs? Of course, one option is to store them in a safe place until next year (that way you don’t have to continue to buy the eggs). If you want to get crafty, though, try out these awesome recycled Easter egg projects!
5 Projects To Recycle Plastic Easter Eggs! Read More 👉
Did you read my review of Knit Picks Full Circle yarn yesterday? Do you want to check out some of this 100% reclaimed wool yarn for yourself?
You’re in luck! Knit Picks is giving away three skeins of their Full Circle yarn to two (count them, TWO) lucky winners! Read on to discover all the ways that you can enter this giveaway.
Giveaway: Win Three Skeins of Knit Picks Full Circle Yarn–There Will be TWO Winners! Read More 👉
If you can’t stop the flow of junk mail, at least you can craft with it! Collect yourself some security envelopes, and you can make a sweet, miniature notepad to jot down ideas, phone numbers, and anything else that strikes you while you’re on the go.
How to Make a Notepad out of Junk Mail Read More 👉
Did you enter the giveaway for your own set of Earth Paints for Children, an organic, eco–friendly, mineral-based painting kit from Earth Paint?
If you did, then today may be your lucky day! Read on to see who our winner is
Announcement: The Winner of the Earth Paints for Children Set Read More 👉
I want the yarn that my children craft with to be made of natural fibers, to be easy for fumbling little fingers to work with, and to be comfortable on their delicate skin. I would like their yarn to also be both texturally and visually interesting, to hold their attention while they build their muscle memory and practice their fine motor skills.
Review: Knit Picks Full Circle Yarn Read More 👉
Want to spoil your pup? We’ve got lots DIY gifts for dogs, and they’re all made from recycled materials!
10 DIY Gifts for Dogs: Spoil Your Best Friend Read More 👉
I absolutely loved going through all of the wonderful projects that were linked up to our Green Crafts Showcase this month! Remember, we will be hosting the Green Crafts Showcase every month, so be sure to link up your projects! With all of that said, here are the top 10 projects we’ve chosen for the month of March!
Top 10 Projects from the March Green Crafts Showcase! Read More 👉
At my house we have a missing sponge issue– you know, when the sponge gets lost among the huge pile of dishes. My roommate and I went to the store hoping to find a solution, but all we found were overpriced sponge holders. I realize $10-$20 is not a lot for some people, but when you’re on a tight budget, it’s too much for a silly sponge holder!
I decided I would make our own holder. I had an empty shampoo bottle, so I went on Pinterest for some inspiration. When I found Make It and Love It’s Holder for Charging a Cell Phone that was made from a lotion bottle, I thought, “I could hang my sponge from the faucet of the sink!” Here’s how you can make your own.
How To: Sponge Holder from a Shampoo Bottle Read More 👉
The thing about dog treats is…well…they are gross. Like, super gross. My husband and I quickly got sick of our pockets smelling like dog treats, so I whipped us up a couple of simple drawstring bags to hold them instead. Dave somehow lost his bag, though, and when I was getting ready to make a replacement, he asked for one that would hook onto his belt loop. I have to say, that was a brilliant idea!
How-to: Dog Treat Bag from Fabric Scraps Read More 👉
If you know any kiddos who enjoy painting, and you’d like to provide them with some special materials–say, an organic, eco-friendly, earth- and mineral-based paint set–then you’re in luck!
Read on to enter a giveaway for one set of Earth Paints for Children.
Giveaway: Win an Earth Paints for Children Organic, Eco-Friendly Paint Set Read More 👉
My kiddos do a LOT of painting, with all different kinds of paints. They’ve done tempera and acrylics, oils and watercolors–heck, they even spray paint!–but I can say for a fact that they have never before used completely natural, completely toxin-free, completely artificial chemical-free paint (other than mud, of course) until they painted with Earth Paint.
Review: Earth Paint Eco-Friendly Paint for Children (and a Giveaway!) Read More 👉
We love glass jars around here! They’re durable (unless you drop them), versatile, and with a little bit of love, you can turn them into all sorts of fun things.
10 Crafty Ways to Reuse Glass Jars and Bottles Read More 👉
I love having fresh flowers around the house to bring color and life to a room. This week I decided to create a vase out of recycled materials to hold all of those gorgeous flowers! With a medicine bottle and toilet paper rolls, I created a beautiful vase to bring the outside, in!
How-To: Medicine Bottle Vase Read More 👉
All of this beauty inspires me to create my own slice of spring in my yard. This week I found 5 upcycled and unique projects garden ideas for spring to get us started!
Garden Ideas for Spring: 5 Upcycled Spring Garden Projects Read More 👉
Is that perfect glass jar a little bit stinky from whatever it used to hold? Are you having trouble getting the label off? Don’t despair! We’ve got you covered.
How-to: Prep Reclaimed Glass Jars for Crafting Read More 👉
We all know how much better we, ourselves, craft when we use quality materials. And think about how much more likely a kid is to really love working with yarn if the yarn that we hand her feels good in her hands, is beautifully dyed, and does exactly what it’s supposed to.
Review: Inca-Eco 100% Organic Cotton Yarn from Galler Yarns is Good for Wrapping Things Read More 👉
It’s time to announce the lucky winner of the Make Your Own Gummies Kit from Glee Gum! Is it you?
Announcement: The Winner of the Make Your Own Gummies Kit from Glee Gum Read More 👉
Hey there, green crafty peeps! Have you had a chance to enter your eco-friendly project in this month’s Green Crafts Showcase? It’s easy as pie to enter, and there are a few days left to get your entries in for the very first one!
Reminder: A Few Days Left to Enter the Green Crafts Showcase Read More 👉
This week my mom came to visit me from Florida and brought me a bunch of garage sale goodies! Among all of the treasures were two oval embroidery hoops. As soon as I saw them, I thought they looked like eggs so I decided upcycle them into adorable Easter eggs!
How To: Embroidery Hoop Easter Eggs Read More 👉
Spring is such an inspiring season to get outside, get active, and get creative! Here are some Spring crafts for kids that you can create together.
5 Eco-Friendly Spring Crafts for Kids Read More 👉
