I purchased a new craft tool recently. It’s called a Spool Knitter. This little plastic weaving tool is so handy for making purse straps that I wanted to share it with you.
My first test was to weave a purse strap using recycled VCR tape. Here is a closeup of my strap which you can click […]
Filed under: Tips and Instructions, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on June 21st, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Here is my latest VCR tape sling bag crocheted along with some ribbon yarn. A local group is making purses for girls in foster care in my area. I crocheted several different purses and decided that I would create one sling bag using recycled VCR tape for the purse drive. It has that funky teen-look […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on March 23rd, 2008 | 11 Comments »
Do you have some old vcr tapes wasting away around the house? Well crochet yourself a recycled tote bag using those old tapes. This bag was crocheted from vcr tape and Lion Brand ribbon yarn. I made this tote bag for a co-worker for Christmas after she saw a prior bag I crafted and really […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on September 28th, 2007 | 14 Comments »
Check out the latest in Vcr video tape fashion. It’s a little black evening bag crocheted from video tape. I have named this pattern the V Evening Bag because of the V-shaped flap and in honor that it is made from Vcr video tape. This bag features my seamless purse technique. No side seam […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on August 25th, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Here is yet another great looking tote bag you can crochet from recycled trash. This granny square motif bag was created using plastic bags for the center and 2 reels of old vcr tapes. The tote bag measures 11 inches square with a 26 inch strap handle.
As always, here is the free pattern.
Vcr Video […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on July 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This is my latest recycled bag project which is crocheted from Vcr Vhs tapes and ribbon yarn. Here is the link for the tutorial on how to use Vcr tape as yarn. This tote bag measures 13″ by 12″ and has a handy grip handle. You could also crochet this bag using recycled plastic bags. […]
Filed under: Crocheted Bags, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on June 22nd, 2007 | 6 Comments »
