How do I reuse…?

Ever wondered “How do I reuse…?” We can help you fill in that blank!

If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably got a stash of items that you just can’t bear to toss. Sometimes, it can be hard to actually figure out what to make with all of those supplies you diverted from the landfill. Never fear! We’ve got you covered with roundups of craft projects for common repurposed goods.

The list below is in alphabetical order. Think of it as an index of creative reuse! Don’t see something here that you’re trying to re-use? Hit us up! We’d love to tackle your reuse challenges for you.

How do I reuse…

…Altoids tins?

…baby food jars?

…beer cans?

…bottle caps?

…calendars?

…cardboard?

…CD cases?

…CDs and DVDs?

…computer parts?

…egg cartons?

…fabric scraps?

…gift cards (or other plastic cards)?

…Girl Scout Cookie boxes?

…glass bottles?

…glass jars (and mason jars)?

…a globe?

…jeans?

…junk mail?

…newspaper?

…oatmeal containers?

…pill bottles?

…plastic bottles?

…produce bags (the mesh sort)?

…sheet music?

…shower curtain liners?

…soda cans?

…sweaters?

…tea bags?

…tin cans?

…toilet paper rolls (or paper towel rolls)?

…t-shirts?

…windows?

…wine corks?

…zippers?

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