Since it’s Earth Day, I’m rounding up some past projects that highlight recycling or reusing. The projects range from very easy to more involved. I hope you try some out!
An Accordion Spine Journal with reused envelopes for pages
Tutorial: Accordion Spine Journal
Reusing a Gift Bag
Reusing a gift bag by embellishing over a logo
Recycled Cereal Box Notebooks
Any cardboard box can become a fun notebook cover.
Newspaper Seedling Pots and a Cardboard Tray
Make a tray to hold all your seedlings.
DIY Barrel Composter
Food grade plastic barrel becomes a composter.
Mini-Envelopes from magazines
Use pages from a favorite catalog to make mini envelopes
Upcycled Paper Bag envelopes
Make envelopes from a paper bag
Magnetic Pin Holder from a mint container
Mint tins can be handy containers
Bottle Cap Art
Bottle caps can be fun little frames
Upcycled Sweatshirt Throw Pillow
Upcycled Sweatshirt Pillow
Reusing Wine Bottles as water carafes
Reuse wine bottles as water carafes
and, I reused a grocery bag as gift wrap in this gift wrapping post.
A simple brown paper bag can be a nice gift wrap.
Enjoy your time creating and making!