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Felted Ipod Nano Cozy

Need a little cozy for your Ipod Nano? Well crochet yourself this quick and easy cozy project!

Free Pattern:
Crochet this cozy using about an ounce of 100% wool yarn with a “G” hook. Chain 13, single crochet (sc) in 2nd stitch from hook and in each stitch down to end of chain (12 sc). Working around […]

Green Tote for Earth Day

Happy Earth Day 2008!
In honor of Earth Day, I have crocheted this recycled green tote bag which I’m calling my Green Greenie Bag.

The project is made using recycled plastic bags which have been repurposed into plarn or plastic bag yarn. Here is a picture tutorial to show you the step-by-step process to making plarn. What […]

The Results Are Back!

Doctor called last night after finally receiving the pathology reports following my surgery on Tuesday. The wait was almost unbearable but the news is wonderful. The lymph nodes are negative for cancer and so were the margins taken around the tumor. Hallelujah!
I’m sore from the incisions of surgery but this news has lifted my […]

My Pink Journey Update

First and far most I want to say thank you. Thank you for all the kind comments, words of encouragement, prayers, and other support everyone has given me. I am truly overwhelmed by the response I have received from so many blog friends and crafters out there.
My surgery on April 15 went well […]

My Journey Into The Pink

Sadly I must add a new category here at My Recycled Bags.com. As this post states I have started my journey into the pink. When I say pink I am referring to breast cancer. I recently received the news that I have breast cancer. I feel I am able to post about it now […]

Messenger Bag Crafted from Plastic Bags

Here is my messenger bag crocheted using recycled plastic bags. I am tempted to call this my ultimate recycled bag because it is so big and could be used for so many different purposes. This was a fun and challenging project as it fulfilled a request I had received.
Awhile back someone asked me to make […]

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.