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Tag Archives: upcycled
Toilet Paper Roll Scarf Organization #freefromtrash
This is how I store my scarves on a good day (when my closet is nice and organized). By the end of the week they are barely hanging on to that hanger or worse…laying on the floor! Today’s upcycled crafting … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, crafts, organization, toilet paper roll, upcycled
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Rolled Newspaper Flower Upcycled Craft #freefromtrash
Does anyone still READ the newspaper? The only reason we still get the (Sunday) paper is to get coupons. I’ve used the old paper for wrapping paper, to make bows, for packaging material, and for crafts. I usually end up … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, craft, flower, newspaper, upcycled
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Drinking Straw Bracelet Craft #freefromtrash
Drinking straws are horrible for the environment!!! Think about one day of eating out (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with a family of four and how many straws get thrown away. Now think about the waste from just one restaurant for one day. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, bracelet, drinking straw, upcycled
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Coffee Cup Desk Organizer #freefromtrash
These coffee cup desk organizers have got to me one of my favorite projects yet. First let me start by confessing my Starbucks addiction. I love iced green tea lattes – so much that I finally broke down and ordered … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, coffee cup, craft, upcycled
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Milk Jug Upcycled Crafting #freefromtrash
Are you having fun following the upcycled crafting challenge? Today I have used an empty milk jug to make some tools that my kids can use. All of the projects came from the same milk jug. Project #1: Scoop – … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged crafts, milk jug, plastic, upcycled
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Water Bottle Crafts #freefromtrash
Today’s project was inspired by my son. I was trying to think of something new and fun to do with water bottles when my son came up with a few ideas of his own. He said we needed to make … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Environment, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged #freefromtrash, craft, upcycled, water bottles
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July Upcycled Crafting Challenge #freefromtrash
Trash! We all have it, no matter how hard we try to eliminate our waste. While some of us are really good to live a waste-free life, the average American throws away 4 lbs of garbage each day and that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Eco Crafting, Environment, Upcycled Crafting Challenge
Tagged challenge, crafting, july, upcycled
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Oldie But Goodie – Upcycled T-Shirt Scarf
Please enjoy my Oldies But Goodies while I take a break from the computer and enjoy my family and other things that I’m THANKFUL for this year. New content will return later this week. I have been sewing lots lately … Continue reading
Solids, Stripes, and Prints…Oh My!
Day 6: Solids, stripes, prints…oh my! There is a cloth diaper for every baby and parent. Whether you prefer Velcro or snap closures there is a cloth diaper that is perfect for you. Do you like soft solid baby colors? … Continue reading
Posted in 30 Reasons to Love Cloth Diapers, Cloth Diapers, Environment, Natural Parenting
Tagged cloth diapers, embroidered, patterns, prints, t-shirt, upcycled
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Trash to Treasure Doggy Bed
I usually save these posts for Thursdays but I had to share my latest project with you today. My sewing machine has been quite busy lately but I’ve put myself on a fabric buying ban! Seems that I get a little carried … Continue reading
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