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Fabric-Scrap Favor Packs
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Fabric-Scrap Favor Packs

Give new life to outgrown clothing, fabric and paper scraps, and other materials lying around the house with our wallet-friendly craft ideas.

Use leftover fabric scraps to make cheerful favor bags for party guests.

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Patchwork Throw
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Patchwork Throw

Turn a diverse collection of castoffs into a dashing throw.

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Brooch Ribbon Necklace
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Brooch Ribbon Necklace

What to do with old brooches and earrings you -- or Mom -- no longer wear? Give them new life as a chic ribbon necklace, of course.

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Cereal Box Organizer
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Cereal Box Organizer

Kids go through cereal fast. Make use of all the empty boxes by turning them into handy holders for their desks.

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Pillowcase Tote
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Pillowcase Tote

Give an orphaned pillowcase a new home over your shoulder as a pretty tote.

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Pocket Purse
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Pocket Purse

Your child's favorite outgrown pants can be more than a stylish memory if you turn the pockets into a hip purse.

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Menswear Mouse Toy
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Menswear Mouse Toy

Dad's outdated suits and corduroy pants can be transformed into a collection of mouse toys for Kitty.

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Ribbon Photo Corners
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Ribbon Photo Corners

Got leftover ribbon scraps that are too short to tie into bows? Turn them into colorful mounts for photo albums and scrapbooks.

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Teacup Candles
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Teacup Candles

Antique teacups that have lost their saucers still make sweet gifts and favors when fitted with candles.

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Fabric-Scrap Baby Blankets
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Fabric-Scrap Baby Blankets

Give wonderful new purpose to pretty fabric remnants by turning them into blankets for a newborn.

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Trendy Towel Tote
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Trendy Towel Tote

Here's an easy way to transform an old towel into a trendy beach accessory.

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Wallpapered Coasters
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Wallpapered Coasters

Instead of buying fancy coasters, decorate inexpensive glass coasters from outlet stores with scraps of your favorite paper.

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Recycled Notebooks
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Recycled Notebooks

Why buy notebooks when you can make lovely ones of your own using card stock and scrap paper?

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Dad's-Shirt Sack
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Dad's-Shirt Sack

Turn one of Dad's old button-downs into a sweet knapsack for a little girl.

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Ribbon Bookmark
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Ribbon Bookmark

Learn how to turn ribbon scraps into pretty and sturdy bookmarks.

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Suede iPod Case
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Suede iPod Case

A few stitches can transform leftover scraps of ultrasuede into a colorful iPod case.

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Strawberry Pincushions
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Strawberry Pincushions

Make these charming strawberry pincushions out of colorful fabric remnants.

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Yarn Bows
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Yarn Bows

Give wrapped packages unexpected panache by using leftover yarn in place of fancy ribbon.

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Menswear Bunny
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Menswear Bunny

Instead of buying a stuffed animal for a baby shower or birthday party, transform an outgrown wool suit into this charming toy bunny.

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Ribbon Watchband
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Ribbon Watchband

You don't have to spend a cent on a new leather watch strap; just replace a broken or worn-out watchband with grosgrain ribbon.
Cardboard-Box Oven
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Cardboard-Box Oven

Make this adorable kids' oven from a cardboard box and other materials found in your home.

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Button Clock
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Button Clock

Everyone has a stash of buttons they'll never use -- why not affix yours to a tin lid and make your own one-of-a-kind clock?

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Water-Bottle Cozy
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Water-Bottle Cozy

Use wool remnants and scraps to sew a cozy for your hot-water bottle.

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Paper-Boat Place Cards
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Paper-Boat Place Cards

These whimsical place cards require little more than kraft paper and a simple folding technique.

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Decorative Jar Lids
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Decorative Jar Lids

If you're going to do creative work, your craft supplies should look the part. Here's a way to decorate basic jam jars with lively fabric scraps.

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Belt-Buckle Frames Photo: Minh + Wass
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Belt-Buckle Frames

Old belt buckles can take on a new role as miniature picture frames and refrigerator magnets.

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