Come Learn and Share Information about Recycling, Crocheting & Green Crafting
I’m excited to share a little project that I have been experimenting with. You know those little green netting sleeves you get your lettuce in? Well, I’ve been trying to think of a good craft recycling project that I could do using the netting. Here is my result. It is an eco-friendly greenie that you [...]
Want to cover up those old metal hangers? Do you have some old chipped up hangers that need a new look? Here is a quick and easy method using recycled plastic bags. First you need to create some plarn or plastic bag yarn. Here is the link on how to make the yarn using recycled [...]
Tutorial Using Vcr Vhs Tape Materials Needed: Two vcr vhs tape cartridges (long play t-120 preferred) ‘N’ crochet hook (metal preferred) Small and large screwdrivers Scissors Rewind two old vcr tapes that you don’t have any further use of to begin. Using two vcr tapes for this project, open up the cases by using your [...]
Each photo below is thumbnailed, click on photo to view larger size This process is a great way to recycle those old plastic bags into something useful. You can crochet or knit a cool tote bag similar to reusable promotional tote bags that are sold. • Cutting Lay recycled bag out flat Fold in half [...]
• 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 [...]
