My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.
Finding sustainable, waterproof fabric can be tricky. Even recycled synthetics contain quite a bit of new plastic in addition to the recycled content. That’s why I was super excited to learn about a brand new waterproof fabric made from lotus flower stems. The fabric is a blend of lotus flower fibers and silk, and it’s sustainable and waterproof!
Fab Fabrics: Waterproof Lotus Flower Fabric Read More 👉
Add a little cheery springtime color to your ‘do with some recycled DIY hair accessories!
Neon is super hot right now, but if you’re working with reclaimed fabrics it can be hard to track down that vibrant goodness. Fabric paint to the rescue! When you’re choosing fabric paint for your neon hair clip, look for something that’s water-based and non-toxic.
How-to: Reverse-Stencil Neon Hair Clip from Fabric Scraps Read More 👉
We love recycled felt around here! Ecofi felt is made from post-consumer plastic bottles, which means that every time you use it in your crafting, you’re helping to divert plastic waste from the landfills. Not too shabby, right?
This 3-step DIY mason jar lantern is perfect for lighting up your spring garden parties!
Make a Mason Jar Lantern in 3 Steps (no drilling required) Read More 👉
Do you have a green crafty business? One of the hardest parts of running a green business – after sourcing ethical materials – is spreading the word. You can make the most beautiful organic dresses or upcycled jewelry in town, but if you’re not marketing yourself effectively, chances are no one is going to know.
It’s super simple to make reusable baby wipes to reduce waste and save yourself some cash!
How-to: Make Reusable Baby Wipes Read More 👉
This Monday is Earth Day, and there’s no better time to get your green craft on!
Dress up your little prince or princess in a handmade kid crown!
Northeastern green crafters! Are you looking to add any shows to your spring craft market schedule? The REPURPOSE Art Show in Eastern Massachusetts is looking for eco-friendly crafters for their upcoming show.
Call for Artists: REPURPOSE Art Show in Eastern Massachusetts Read More 👉
Check out these DIY projects to make your own dog toys and treats, so you can spoil your pup guilt-free!
I love spoiling my dog, Jenna, and this semi-indestructible dog toy will be able to endure months or chewing, shaking, and playing catch!
How-to: Reclaimed Dog Toy That’s Semi-Indestructible Read More 👉
It seems like everyone I know is sick, and it’s got me thinking about….handkerchiefs?
Buy Handmade: Handkerchiefs Read More 👉
I spent basically all of last week battling a horrendous ick: fever chills, watery eyes, and (of course) an endlessly runny nose. From what I’ve been hearing, this has been one of the worst cold and flu seasons on record, and that means a lot of paper tissues headed straight to the landfill. I know, handkerchiefs aren’t a sexy topic, but when you’re blowing your nose approximately every 45 seconds, I think it’s an important one to talk about.
On Wednesday, I shared a question about a pop can craft, so of course I’ve had soda cans on the brain all week. Want to get your soda can craft on? These are some of the coolest soda can crafts I’ve run across!
A reader recently ran across a really cool photo of a toy camera made from reclaimed coke cans, and she’s looking for a tutorial so that she can make her own soda can camera!
Reader Question: Coke Can Camera? Read More 👉
We love Daisy Janie around here! She’s a sustainable fabric designer from way back, and it’s great to see an old favorite still keeping things fresh with new collections and beautiful patterns and colors.
Fab Fabrics: New Organic Cotton Designs from Daisy Janie Read More 👉
After lots of testing, retesting, retesting again, breaking, fixing, and maybe a few tears, it’s finally here! You can now list craft supplies to give away, post about supplies you need, or list supplies you’d like to swap right here at Crafting a Green World!
It’s HERE!: Share and Swap Craft Supplies Read More 👉
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re planning to make any gifts or decorations yourself, this weekend is the time to get crafty. Here are some DIY Valentine’s Day ideas to get you started!
Confession: I love making Valentine’s Day crafts, because I love cutting out heart shapes! This upcycled heart streamer is a fun DIY Valentine’s Day decoration that you can whip up in under an hour.
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There’s something so satisfying about a quickie project, isn’t there? Even if you’re sewing pro, sometimes it’s nice to just whip something up that’s fast and easy. Check out these easy sewing projects that you can make using reclaimed materials!
Do you use cloth pads? If you’ve been wanting to give this a try – or need to bulk out your current stash of pads – this quickie tutorial will have you sewing your own cloth pads in 30 minutes or less.
How-to: Upcycled Cloth Pads in 30 Minutes Read More 👉
Got an old chair that could really use some love or a bench that would be perfect if only the cushion weren’t covered in a horrible, dated fabric? Don’t despair! We’ve got some DIY furniture projects to help you transform that damage or outdated piece into something you’ll love.
Do you have a bench or a chair that’s got good bones but the fabric is either torn or…well…ugly? Give it a brand new life by reupholstering it! You can use these instructions for reupholstering a chair seat, a bench, or any other cushion that has a hard back on it.
How-to: Reupholstering a Chair Seat Read More 👉
Do you need a little help finding organic sewing notions? Check our our guide to organic sewing supplies!
Sustainable Sewing Guide: Organic Sewing Notions Read More 👉
Having trouble finding organic ribbon for your latest sewing project? I am in love with the organic cotton ribbon from May Arts!
Product Review: Organic Ribbon from May Arts Read More 👉
Back in October we asked you guys what kinds of things you’d like more help reusing or upcycling, and you had some great questions, both via comment and email. We’ve addressed quite a few of them, from how to reuse old jeans to new ideas for old books, but there was one question that’s been stumping me for ages: how can crafters upcycle e-waste?
Reader Question: Crafting with E-Waste Read More 👉
It’s super simple – and fun! – to create custom DIY art using old book pages! Here’s how I made this space art for our baby’s nursery.
Remember those Crafting a Green World forums we asked you guys about back in November? We didn’t forget! Our awesome developer has been working with us to find a solution, and we are so close to launching them!
Green Crafts Forums Update! Read More 👉
Happy almost new year, you guys! It’s been an awesome crafty year, and we are all so glad that you guys could share it with us! We love reading your emails and comments, and we can’t wait to make 2013 just as fantastical.
Need some ideas for how to reuse old jeans in your closet? We have you covered!
Is holiday stress getting you down? Indulge in a little self care and whip up some soothing bath salts to relax your muscles and help quiet your mind.
Treat Yourself: DIY Scented Bath Salts to Bust Your Stress Read More 👉
Uh oh! Did you realize that there are some folks that slipped through the cracks on your Christmas list? Don’t despair! We’ve got some simple handmade last-minute gift ideas that you can whip up for anyone on your list.
When you picture Mount Everest, you probably imagine a pristine, snow-covered peak, a lonely climber making his way to the very top, and maybe a small campfire or campsite where weary hikers take a break from the trail for the night. What you probably don’t picture is tons – literal tons – of litter.
Nepali Artists Turn Mt. Everest Trash into Art Read More 👉
Got a foodie friend on your shopping list? Give the gift of homemade granola!g
A friend of mine in Hawaii sent me a photo of these DIY beer can “ornaments,” and they were too hilarious not to share with you guys! Obviously, these are meant to be a joke decoration, but there are lots of fun ornaments that you actually can make from empty soda cans. Check out our 10 ideas.
Spotted: Beer Can “Ornaments” in Hawaii (+ 10 soda can ornament ideas!) Read More 👉
