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Using VHS tape to crochet an evening bag

February 21, 2007 15 comments

Crocheted Evening Bag made of VHS Tape
I first saw a posting at a popular Crochet board where a board member asked the question if anyone had ever tried to crochet using old VHS tape. After reading the post, it inspired me to look into the possibility. Being a recycling craft [...]

My One Month Website Blog Update

February 18, 2007 No comments yet

It is time for another installment to my website blog. I hope you have enjoyed and learned a bit more about recycled bags from my first blog and the subsequent articles I’ve posted here.
It has been just about a month since I began this adventure. I do use the word adventure rather than [...]

Instructions for cutting plastic bags & creating recycled plastic yarn

February 17, 2007 104 comments

Each photo below is thumbnailed, click on photo to view larger size
• Cutting
Lay recycled bag out flat

Fold in half lengthwise then fold in half again

Cut off top handles

Cut bag in strips about 1 inch wide or as desired

Discard the end of bag where bottom edge was glued
• Tying strips together
Take two strips and inter-twine [...]

Free Granny Square Bag Pattern – Recycled Plastic Bags

February 10, 2007 17 comments

Granny Square Motif Bag
Crocheted using recycled plastic bags this Granny Square Bag
is a quick and fun project!
Click on read more link for complete pattern.

Tips for Crocheting and Crafting with Recycled Plastic Bags

February 3, 2007 4 comments

• Obtaining bags for your projects
Crafting with recycled plastic bags requires lots of bags. Make sure the plastic bags that you use are NOT biodegradable as they will turn to shreds over time. Save all the bags you receive from grocery and retail stores. A few ideas on how to obtain more plastic bags [...]



About Me

Hello, I’m Cindy or aka RecycleCindy. I love to learn and share information about crocheted and other items crafted from recycled materials. This is a green, eco-friendly website that is dedicated to recycling and crafting.
This blog and my life have taken on a new journey when on March 10, 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I have added a special area on my blog in which I chronicle my journey into the pink.
Thank you for stopping by to visit and for your interest in My Recycled Bags!

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