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Trash to Treasures Projects

You Can Recycle Creatively and Make Green Crafts

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These trash to treasure craft projects will show you how you can 'craft green'! We know that recycling is better for the environment than simply throwing things in the trash. Can you think of a better way to recycle than to use some of the items you would usually throw away to make craft projects? Start collecting those egg cartons, bathroom tissue rolls, light bulbs, plus lots more! Most of all, put your imagination to work. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Altoid Clock Craft

Altoid Clock Craft
Follow these directions and discover how you can make a unique clock using an Altoid mint tin - Find more Altoid Mint Tin Crafts...

Blue Jean Tote Bag Pattern

Blue Jean Tote Bag Pattern
Discover how you can start off with an old pair of blue jeans and end up with this fashionable purse - Find more Blue Jean Crafts...

Bottle Cap Necklace Craft

Bottle Cap Necklace Craft
These instructions will teach you how to make a cool pendant using a bottle cap and a few craft supplies - Find more Bottle Cap Crafts...

Bowl Bonnet Craft

Bowl Bonnet Craft
Can you believe you can create a beautiful bonnet to wear or display using a bowl and a few other supplies? Well, you can! - Find more Bowl Crafts...

Butterfly Paper Plate Craft

Butterfly Paper Plate Craft
Follow these directions and you can make a colorful butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet paper roll, and a few craft supplies - Find more Paper Plate Crafts...

Button Flowers Craft

Recycling Craft Projects
You will have a grand time making an entire bouquet of these charming flowers - Find more Buttons Crafts...

CD ROM Fish Craft

Recycling craft projects
One of the most popular recycling crafts on this site! Read these instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old Cds - Find more CD Crafts...

Check Box Camera

Recycling craft projects
Instructions to make a pretend camera using a check box, toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies - Find more Household Box Crafts...

Clothespin Dolls

Recycling craft projects
Here is a classic craft that everyone will enjoy making. Find out how to make personalized dolls using a clothespin and embroidery floss - Find more Clothespin Crafts...

Cookies in a Jar

Cookies in a Jar
Clean and dry empty glass jars and then fill them with ingredients to make cookies. These make fun gifts - Find more Glass Jar Crafts...

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