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Blue Jean Projects

Find many craft projects using blue jeans. A great way to recycle denim.

Blue Jean Crafts

I have a whole bin full of blue jeans that no longer fit anyone in my household or that have holes where you don't want them; I just can't bring...

Blue Jean 'Pocket' Book Craft

Instructions to make a small purse using pockets from blue jeans - submitted by Connie in New York.

Bottle Holder Tote Bag Craft

TC recycled an over-sized pair of blue jeans into a tote bag to hold a bottle. She then painted the tote bags with lovely designs.

Create Designer Jeans With Bleach

A fun crafts project for any family is to create designer denim using an old pair of jeans and a bottle of bleach. See how it's done.

Crocheted Blue Jean Capris Craft

Kelli submitted this great blue jean and crocheting project. She transformed a pair of blue jeans into capris with a fancy crocheted hem.

Crocheted Blue Jean Skirt Craft

Kelli submitted this great blue jean and crocheting project. She transformed a pair of blue jeans into an adorable skirt.

Denim Memo Board Craft

Sassy Gal explains how you can transform an old pair of jeans into a unique message board!

Jean Bracelet Craft

You can make this braided blue jean bracelet with scraps of blue jeans and some beads.

Jeans Notebook Cover

Using a pair of recycled jeans to cover a notebook is a fun and easy craft that your teen will enjoy doing.

Jeans Pencil Holder

Just stick it on the inside door of a metal locker and put in all of your little supplies.

Pocket Purse Made with Jeans

Pocket purse made with the back pocket of a recycled pair of blue jeans. Fringed and beaded for a trendy look.

Recycled Blue Jean Tote Bag Pattern

Learn how you can transform old blue jeans into a fashionable tote bag.

Stenciled Love Jeans

Find out how to create fashionable jeans using Simply Spray fabric stencil paint.

Blue Jeans Card

Create a fun card using a pocket from an old pair of jeans.

Crafty Lunch Sack

Show off chic cafeteria style with this easy-to-make --and easy-to-wash -- lunch bag.

Jeans Book Cover

Decorate a 3-ring binder or a composition notebook and use the pockets to hold your pens and pencils.

Jean's Leg Purse

Making cut-off shorts out of an old pair of jeans? Save the legs to make a trendy purse. Anna from Kings Park, NY made this purse with some help from her mom and grandma.

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