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Happy New Year 2008 Everyone!

Well as a new year is just about upon us, I reflect on the past year. I remember about this time last year, I was contemplating the launching of this site. I wasn’t sure people would want to read about recycled crafts and come to get patterns here for projects. I wanted to make everything […]

Plastic Bag Doormat Rug

Several people have asked me for a rug pattern crocheted using recycled plastic bags or plarn. So what better way to kick off the after Christmas crafting but by doing a reader suggested project. Someone suggested a doormat which sounded like a great project. I wanted my doormat rug to be rectangle in shape and […]

WW - Have a Blessed Merry Christmas!


Bloggers Unite in Acts of Kindness

Today is a very special day in which Bloggers everyone unite in acts of kindness.

BlogCatalog.com challenged it’s members and bloggers everywhere to do something good offline — an act of kindness — and then post about it, using words, pictures, and/or videos to tell the story on December 17.
I had the privilege to crochet some […]

Denim Christmas Stocking

Craft a recycled denim Christmas stocking this holiday. I used a pant leg of some old jeans and a printed stocking panel to make this unique Christmas stocking. I then topped it off with a crocheted top edge and a jingle bell.

Here is the back of the stocking. I left mine plain but you […]

Recycled Grocery Tote Bag

Need another idea for a handmade Christmas gift? Well how about crocheting a grocery tote bag from recycled plastic bags. Gifts that are handmade are very popular this holiday season. What better idea is a handmade, reusable, and eco-friendly gift all in one! You can add a holiday trim to your bag as […]

You can't crochet a bean bag chair, but you can find a terrific bean bag chairs here. We have large love sacs for adults, and small bean bags for the kiddies at The BeanbagChairOutlet.com.