Category Archives: Eco Crafting

Cloth Diaper Your Baby for FREE

Would you like to diaper your baby for FREE?  You may recall a post I wrote last year where I explained how you can diaper your baby for only $50.  With the state of our economy parents are finding themselves … Continue reading

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Upcycled Crafting – 5 Things You Should Never Throw Away

5 Things You Should Never Throw Away When it comes to crafting with kids you can find a lot of fun resources in the trash.  I wish I could say that I don’t generate any trash at all but it’s … Continue reading

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Oldie But Goodie – Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs

I was at the store last night getting a few last minute Easter basket items and I almost caved and bought those nasty egg dying tablets.  This week (this month, this year) is so busy that I just haven’t taken … Continue reading

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Lorax Upcycled Crafts

I’m planning a Lorax party for my kids later this week to celebrate the release of The Lorax Movie (giveaway link) on March 2nd.  My kids are (almost) 9 and 3 and they love it when I spend time with them … Continue reading

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If the Lorax speaks for the trees, what do you speak for? (giveaway)

We are a family of Seuss-a-holics and as an eco-mama how could I not write about The Lorax?  When I first read The Lorax I knew that I had to share it with my kids.  I can remember the last … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Eco Chic & Family!   Thanks to an inspiring post a few days ago over at Green & Clean Mom I decided to do a little crafting with my kids this week and make some … Continue reading

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How to Make an Apron Knot Dress

GIVEAWAY ALERT:  You can win a copy of this pattern (in PDF format) to make your own Apron Knot Dress.  Details at the end of the post. I’m feeling the urge to pull my sewing machine back out of the … Continue reading

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5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at Blissdom 2012

 In just a few short weeks I’ll be boarding a plane and heading North to Nashville for my second Blissdom conference.  Last year I decided on a whim to go and it was the best decision I made all year. … Continue reading

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Eco-Crafting Tutorial: How to Make a Wreath Using a Queen Sz. Sheet

Eco-Crafting Tutorial: How to Make a Wreath Using a Queen Size Sheet Supplies: One wire wreath form (or any wreath form), one queen size sheet, one pair of scissors Time: 1-2 hrs for a large wreath You can reuse or … Continue reading

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Eco-Crafting with Kids

When I was little I always had dreams of being an art teacher. I was very creative and still suffer from the creative bug quite often (just not as often as I would like).  My son has always enjoyed crafting … Continue reading

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