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33 Ideas for Leftover Craft Supplies

By Alexandra Churchill
August 03, 2016
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Any crafty person lives by this credo: "recycle, reuse, repurpose." Try these projects with your leftover craft supplies including scrap paper, bits of string and yarn, single buttons, patches of felt, stubby crayons, beads and baubles, and more.
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Yarn

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Add it as a gift-topper

. Wrap a piece around a gift package or tie a bow and it makes a creative alternative to ribbon.

2. Craft a pom-pom to adorn a knitted scarf or hat

. To learn how to make pom-poms, visit our easy how-to.

3. Create a multi-colored yarn ball

. Knot the ends of your strands together into one long thread. Then wind the thread around a small ball until it's covered, adding more strands as needed. Finish by tucking the remaining end into the ball. Use it as a decorative object on a shelf or desk.

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Crayons

1.

Melt down old crayons into new ones

. Otherwise called "crazy crayons" for their marbled look, give old crayon stubs a second chance by baking them in a shaped tin mold. 

2. Bring color to the window

. Crayon shavings and wax paper come together to create adorable, translucent adornments for your windows that the sunlight will shine through to totally transform the room.

3. Create a set of dip-dyed candles

. Light things up in style by dipping plain white candles in crayon-tinted beeswax and giving them a colorful base.

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Washi Tape

1.

Decorate a blank wall

. All you need is a roll of washi tape and a little imagination. Create funky patterns or a single statement design piece, like an origami crane.

2. Make your own stickers

. Using a craft punch, make your own shapes, and use them to decorate everything from school book covers to drink coasters to Easter eggs.

3. Color-code your phone chargers

. Plus, you can coordinate your charger and phone by embellishing your phone case with tape, too.

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Fabric Scraps

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1.

Upcycle bangle bracelets

. Talk about arm candy! Work with one color or print per bangle, or mix multiple fabrics to create a patchwork look.

2. Craft fabric flowers

. These pretty pansies are guaranteed to never wilt. Craft a whole bouquet for decorative brooches, gift packages, hairclips, and more. 

3. Sew scented satchets

. When filled with dried florals and herbs (like lavender), these satchets can be tucked into a drawer to freshen up folded clothes and linens.

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Paint

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1.

Turn empty bottles into stylish vases

. This does double recycle duty by beautifying a set of empty bottles too. 

2. Repaint furniture with fading color

. Or, add a small decorative detail using a stencil and leftover paint to something like a nightstand. 

3. Label storage containers

. Plain, nondescript storage jars and canisters get a practical upgrade with the help of some paint and letter stencils. 

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Buttons

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1.

Give hangers a quick no-slip upgrade

. Tired of your tops sliding off hangers? Buttons are a super simple fix, adding reinforcement to padded hangers and keeping your articles in place. 

2. Decorate homemade cards

. Buttons add a nice textural touch to handmade cards, making them extra special.

3. Make magnets

. You can hot-glue miniature magnets to the back of old buttons and use them on your fridge.

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1.

Wrap a gift package

. Of course, you know how to tie a bow. But when combined with various colors and widths, they make a genius pinstriped giftwrap look.

2. Upgrade your favorite sweater

. If your old cardigans are looking like it's about time for a refresh, ribbon can be turned into a belt wrap, a colorful collar, or a fabric tie.

3. Decorate a cake

. Coat a few strips of grosgrain ribbon with fabric stiffener and you have miniature flags to top off your cake.

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1.

Roll it out as a table runner

. It makes a decorative statement and protects the surface from accidental spills — no need to worry about stains!

2. Make stickers from scratch

. Small pieces of wrapping paper are perfect for fashioning handmade stickers with the help of a paper cutter and some glue. 

3. Shred some packing paper

. Got a delicate package to send? Shred up your old, unused wrapping paper for some easy package filler. 

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1.

Replace drawer pulls

. If big enough, single beads can give drawers with missing knobs an unexpected touch of style.

2. Turn them into a tea trivet

. Function meets fashion with these DIY trivets that use painted beads to create a kitchen accessory that looks just as good as it works. 

3. Accessorize a zip-up sweater

. Dress up a basic zipper by threading a bead right onto it. (The hole is there because the pull is meant to be accessorized, right?)

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1.

Sew a small pincushion

. The fuzzy, padded fabric gives your pincushion an extra soft feel.

2. Turn it into a tissue pouch

. Make sure that you're never without a Kleenex when you need it most! These felt pouches are perfect for carrying around a few tissues in your bag.

3. Craft a corsage

. A felt corsage is easy enough for the youngest crafters to put together, but the finished product is stylish enough to add some fun flair to anyone's ensemble. 

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Thread

1.

Tie a tassel

. They make a chic addition to bags, scarves, tablecloths, and more. Make some of your own using monochromatic threads, or mix and match colors for a more eccentric look.

2. Wrap a safety pin

. Safety pins are often used for functionality above all else, but some threaded detailing instantly transforms them into stylish accents that you can clip onto a purse or other accessory for a subtle burst of color. 

3. Personalize a suit or bow tie

. A few embroidery stitches can add more than just a pop of color to an outfit.

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