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April 10, 2020 by: admin

Best Ever Recycled Craft Projects

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Best Ever Recycled Craft Projects

I am so excited to share the best ever recycled craft projects.  Many of these were made by me and lots of them were made by my crafty blogging buddies.  I love taking things that might be considered trash and turning them into useful items, gifts and party decorations.  I sure hope you find some recycled craft projects here that inspire you to make!

Over 50 Recycled Craft Projects

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 Recycled Projects with Denim Jeans

Whether the jeans wore out or the human outgrew them, keep them and turn them into something new.  There are so many great ideas here for you.

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  • Recycled Jeans and Felt Apron
  • Girl Scout Sit Upon With Jeans
  • Kitchen Decor with Recycled Jeans
  • Unicorn Pocket Pillow with Recycled Jeans
  • Adorable Home Decor With Recycled Jeans
  • Apron Made With Jeans
  • Denim Pocket Purses by Ann Butler
  • Pockets for Storage in the Classroom
  • Upcycled Denim Stocking
  • Denim No-Sew Dog Toy

Jar Crafts with Recycled Jars and Bottles

For the love of jars, there are so many things that can be made with them once the contents are used.  Here are some of my best recycled crafts with jars.  Furthermore, there are TONS of ideas of ways to use jars all over this creative blog.

Recyled Masons Jar For Bathroom Storage

  • Mason Jar Fairly Lanterns
  • Mason Jar Sewing Kit
  • Super Cute Bathroom Storage with Recycled Jars by Makeable Crafts
  • Fairy Lantern From Recycled Jar
  • Home Decor from Recycled Bottles by Polka Dot Poplars
  • Halloween Spell Jars
  • Unicorn Wine Bottle by The Ruffled Daisy
  • Soda Bottle Planters by Liz on Call
  • Self Watering Planter by Tried and True Blog
  • Glass Jar Decor from Recycled Jars
  • Mason Jar BOX TOPS Collection Jar
  • Recycled Crayon Cup from Diaper Cream Jar

Fun Recycling Crafts to Make With Kids

It is always fabulous to find fun recycling crafts to make with kids and I have lots of ideas here!

  • Paper Tube Butterfly by Laura’s Crafty Life
  • Tin Can Stilts for Kids
  • Recycled Plastic Shrinky Dinks by Artsy Fartsy Mama
  • Wind Chime with Marker Caps by Crafting Cheerfully
  • Upcycled School Supply Storage by Jenny’s Crayon Collection
  • DIY Magets with Melted Plastic Straws by Michelle’s Party Plan-Its
  • Wind Chime Made with Keys
  • Make a Journal From Old Books
  • I SPY Game with Recycled Bottle

Home Decor From Recycled Items

Decorating the home with items that have been repurposed can create a very special feeling.  Similarly, handmade items give a special touch to personal spaces. Here are some great ideas for home decor from recycled items.

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  • Home Decor with Recycled Maps by Creatively Beth
  • Upcycled Wreath from Flip Flops by Creatively Beth
  • Hanging Scroll Art by Doodle Craft Blog
  • Letter Wall Art from Magazines by Smiling Colors Blog
  • Cake Stand from Unexpected Items by Makeable Crafts
  • Wine Crate Storage
  • Upcycled Placemat Pillow
  • Beautiful Upcycled Welcome Sign 
  • Recycled Tissue Paper Box
  • T-Shirt Wall Art
  • Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece

Recycled Crafts from Cardboard and Paper

I love using cereal boxes, shipping bags and greeting card to make into new things.

  • Rainbow Art on Cardboard Box
  • Notebooks from Recycled Cereal Boxes by Creatively Beth
  • Recycled Journals by Lorrie McCullers
  • Note Cards from Recycled Cardboard
  • Flowers Made from Cereal Boxes
  • Adorable Storage Container Made with Cardboard Box by Makeable Crafts
  • Egg Carton Flowers
  • Cardboard Tube Organizer
  • Recycled Paper Tube Rainsticks

Other Crafts with Recycled Things

In addition to all of the crafts already share — there are so many more ideas of ways to use recycled things.  For instance, bottle caps, burlap and plastic containers can all be used to make masterpieces.

Crafty Chica recycled Bottle Cap Magnets

  • Upcycled Burlap Bag Friendship Flowers
  • Tote Bag Painted with Bubble Wrap by AV Does What
  • Magnets Made with Bottle Caps by Crafty Chica
  • Penny Box by Creatively Beth
  • Decorative Stand with Recycled Mardi Gras Beads by Makeable Crafts
  • Recycled Frame Craft by We Can Make That
  • Gratitude Canister from a Frosting Can
  • Upcycled Jean Jacket with Patches

Team Creative Crafts

My Creative Crafts Team is sharing lots of ideas for recycling items into craft projects and DIYs. Check out these two from Beth and Ann.

Ann used a vintage linen from her grandmother and turned it into this beautiful heart ornament stuffed with Poly-Fil from Fairfield World. I think it is simply gorgeous.

Beth used Poly-Fil to make this awesome upcycled sweatshirt pillow.

 

Beth created this amazing wreath! I am IN LOVE with it.

Ann created these beautiful recycled flowers.

Have fun making these.  Be sure to share these projects. 

Cheers to recycling, upcycling, re-purposing and making all the things!
XO,

Laura

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  1. 1

    Suzanne Grisham says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:37 am

    I love the wind chimes made with the keys!

  2. 2

    Monique says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Love the jeans idea. I’ve been upcycling t shirts for years

  3. 3

    Tara L. (@TaraL8503) says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:46 am

    This account for Pinterest isn’t coming up – whatsagirltodoblog

  4. 4

    Tara L. (@TaraL8503) says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:48 am

    I would like to make a cute craft to do with pictures…

  5. 5

    admin says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Thanks! I will go fix it now.

  6. 6

    Denise Bryant says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:50 am

    I love the cute paper tube butterfly! I made poinsettia ornaments one year from the tubes and they were really pretty! I also love the Letter Scroll Art from Magazines… awesome project!

  7. 7

    Kim H. says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:51 am

    I have some jar crafts I really want to get done before fall!

  8. 8

    Manda B. says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:06 am

    My kids love the Cardboard Rainbow Art!

  9. 9

    Shanna Uptergrove says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:07 am

    My kids love finding old shirts or pieces of scrap fabrics and sewing up stuff for their Dolla, teddies, etc. They have so much fun expressing their creativity through different crafts. I like to fix up old pillows and blankets, either to repurpose as something different or because there’s a rip or less filling, haha.

  10. 10

    Deborah Stinson says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:11 am

    I have lots of jean pieces and pockets so I would probably do the jeans one first.

  11. 11

    Lisa says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:13 am

    The butterfly is cute. I would try and make that.

  12. 12

    Neena Martin says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:21 am

    I am going to do the flip-flop wreaths with the supplies from the Dollar Tree.

  13. 13

    slmrn1 says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Have about a dozen pairs of jeans I need to recycle or donate so I’m going to do the garland – will be great out on the patio and some throw pillows.

  14. 14

    mami2jcn says

    June 13, 2020 at 11:52 am

    I’d like to try the wind chime made with keys.

  15. 15

    Diane says

    June 13, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    I have quite the collection of denim. I think I’ll make the recycled denim pockets for classroom first! Then perhaps the aprons for my great granddaughters.

  16. 16

    Shelly Peterson says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    I like the jar rafts.

  17. 17

    Rebecca B says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    I love the rope covered box.

  18. 18

    Charity Cram says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    I have been wanting to make something like the Super Cute Bathroom Storage with Recycled Jars by Makeable Crafts

  19. 19

    Carolee Cucinella says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I just broke down 11 pairs of old jeans, so whatever my next project is, it will be denim!

  20. 20

    ranadurham says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Cake Stand from Unexpected Items by Makeable Crafts is one of the crafts i would make

  21. 21

    Debbie Cottros says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Wind chimes with coffee cup!!

  22. 22

    Natalie says

    June 13, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    I would love to make Mason Jar Fairly Lanterns!

  23. 23

    lacyquilter says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    I love making recycled crafts.

  24. 24

    Kim Huey says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    I love the jar crafts

  25. 25

    Tina Winkle says

    June 13, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    I love the rainbow made from cardboard, paint and paper. So cool!

  26. 26

    Cindy Brooks says

    June 14, 2020 at 12:01 am

    Recycled jars and bottles are right up my alley!

  27. 27

    Carol R. says

    June 14, 2020 at 12:10 am

    I would try the recycled map family canvas project first.

  28. 28

    SHIRLEY EMITT says

    June 14, 2020 at 2:03 am

    We like the Cardboard Rainbow Art.

  29. 29

    orchidlady01 says

    June 14, 2020 at 5:29 am

    The Denim Apron Recycled Craft will be my next project.

  30. 30

    Nancy says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:48 am

    First I’d like to make the READ recycled craft letters.

  31. 31

    Susan says

    June 14, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Windchime with old keys, I think my Muffins and I would have a great time with this

  32. 32

    Melody Johnson says

    June 14, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    I to reused glass jars.

  33. 33

    Lisa says

    June 14, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    I would love to make a craft with mason jars!

  34. 34

    Barrie says

    June 14, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    I want to make an apron or purse out of old jeans!

  35. 35

    Tammy Catterton says

    June 14, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    I just love this one JAR CRAFTS WITH RECYCLED JARS AND BOTTLES looks great

  36. 36

    Carla Hundley says

    June 14, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    So many fun ideas and
    I would make the Super
    Cute Bathroom Storage
    with Recycled Jars by
    Makeable Crafts.
    Carla from Utah

  37. 37

    Kristy Sjogren Poos says

    June 14, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    I love all of your ideas. I think the mason jars are so cool.

  38. 38

    Sue D says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    i would like the make the recycled notebooks from cereal boxes first.

  39. 39

    Amy H says

    June 15, 2020 at 12:32 am

    I just love recycling, upcycling, re-purposing and making all the things, my problem is coming up with the ideas and you solved that. Thank you!!!

  40. 40

    Linda Kindell says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:20 am

    I would like to try the mason jars and the key windchime

  41. 41

    tat2gurlzrock says

    June 15, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    I really love the Halloween Spell Jars! How cute!

  42. 42

    Stacie Skinner says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    So many good ideas! Love them all. Esp the recycled map project. Super cool

  43. 43

    Janis in ID says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Lots of fab ideas!! I esp love the storage jar idea from upcycled jars.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  44. 44

    angie lilly says

    June 16, 2020 at 11:36 am

    I actually just saw this woman on Instagram making pillows out of old jeans and sweaters and I thought that was soooooo cool! I see that you have using jeans in crafts listed, too!

  45. 45

    antoinettem2 says

    June 16, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    I would make the Unicorn Pocket Pillow with Recycled Jeans.

  46. 46

    Sandra Watts says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I like the JAR CRAFT idea.

  47. 47

    admin says

    June 17, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    I love that one too!

  48. 48

    Betty S says

    June 18, 2020 at 6:25 am

    while tidying up I found old maps would love to do the house map picture

  49. 49

    Maryann D. says

    June 19, 2020 at 6:54 am

    I would love to try the JAR CRAFTS WITH RECYCLED JARS AND BOTTLES since I have so many jars in my home to use.

  50. 50

    Ellen Casper says

    June 19, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    I’d make the fairy lantern.

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