Recycled Crafts
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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.
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Patchwork Throw
Turn a diverse collection of castoffs into a dashing throw.
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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
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
Give an orphaned pillowcase a new home over your shoulder as a pretty tote.
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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
Dad's outdated suits and corduroy pants can be transformed into a collection of mouse toys for Kitty.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
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
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
Give wonderful new purpose to pretty fabric remnants by turning them into blankets for a newborn.
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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
Instead of buying fancy coasters, decorate inexpensive glass coasters from outlet stores with scraps of your favorite paper.
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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
Turn one of Dad's old button-downs into a sweet knapsack for a little girl.
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Ribbon Bookmark
Learn how to turn ribbon scraps into pretty and sturdy bookmarks.
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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
Make these charming strawberry pincushions out of colorful fabric remnants.
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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
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
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.
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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
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
Use wool remnants and scraps to sew a cozy for your hot-water bottle.
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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
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
Old belt buckles can take on a new role as miniature picture frames and refrigerator magnets.
Other Ideas to Try
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36 Paper Projects for All Ages
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Stamping and Printing Crafts
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Painting Crafts
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Craft Materials and Techniques
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Block Printing
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Felt Crafts
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31 Ways to Partake in National Craft Month
In 1994, the Craft & Hobby Association created this wonderful celebration that we know as National Craft Month. In the beginning, it was designed to help people rediscover their creativity and learn about the wonderful world of crafting and all of it's many benefits. (Of course, craft month is every month for us.) Here, we offer 31 ways — one for every day of the month! — for you to try a new hobby, learn a new technique, and create something you're proud of.
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15 Crafts You Can Make From a Simple Doily
A tablecloth, gift-wrapping, a set of napkin holders — the possibilities are endless.
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30 Days of DIY: Learn a Helpful New Skill Every Day of the Month!
Here's how to do it all: monogramming an accessory, wrapping a gift, sewing a button, and more.
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Craft Papers
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Cutting Tools
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Measuring and Folding Tools
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Wire and Metal Tools and Supplies
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Crafting Adhesives
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Crafting Paints, Brushes, and Writing Tools
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Florist's Tools
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Frame Border Craft Punch Projects
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Delicate DIYs: Tissue and Crepe-Paper