Craft Project Photography Shack Guide
Craft Project To Recycle Household Items
By Sylvia Adolvana
If you've been spring cleaning and have a pile of old
clothes and Christmas ornaments that you really don't
want to throw out, then why not turn them into a craft
project that you can use around the house?
Instead of spending your hard earned money on household
items like laundry bags, quilts or even bookmarks, you
can make them yourself simply and inexpensively.
Creating Personalised Bookmarks
Simple bookmarks can now cost as much as $10 at a bookstore!
You can make them yourself by recycling greeting cards
you have received. All you need is old cards, some poster
board or cardboard, some felt tip markers, and glue.
Cut a strip from the poster board or thin cardboard
about 8" x 2".
Cut strips from the greeting card with the same dimensions
and glue them to the cardboard on both sides. If the
bookmark is a gift, you can write a message on it. To
make the bookmark more durable, cover it with clear
contact paper or laminate it. For added decoration,
use a hole puncher to make a hole at the top of the
bookmark and thread a piece of bright yarn or ribbon
through it. You can use the same process to make beautiful
gift tags. Just make the strips shorter!
Creating Decorative Art With Old Artificial Christmas
Tree
Your old artificial Christmas tree can be turned into
fantastic, special projects that will add beauty to
your home. We usually associate wreaths with the holidays
but by adding some beautiful dried flowers and colorful
ribbon, you can recycle your old tree into a decorative
piece of art that you can display in your home all year.
Using tin snips, remove the branches from the center
pole.
Take a wire coat hanger and bend it into a circular
shape but leave the hook intact. The branches will wrap
around the coat hanger easily and you can make it as
thick as you want. To cover the wire hook, just wrap
it with cloth ribbon and tuck the end into the boughs
or tie them in a neat bow.
Once you have secured the branches, you can decorate
it any way you wish. You can use hot glue to attach
tiny stuffed animals to the boughs for a fun wreath
for a child's room. Or, you can weave silk flowers or
artificial berries through the branches for a beautiful
hanging in your kitchen or bathroom.
Making Bean Bag Buddies
Old clothes can provide a lot of inspiration if you're
looking for a craft project for your kids. As a bonus,
you don't have to spend a lot of money on expensive
craft supplies. For fun and eco-friendly crafts for
kids, try making bean bag buddies. Start by raiding
your sock drawer for singletons and old timers! Fill
one up to the heel with dried beans or split peas and
tie it with yarn or ribbon.
Using a permanent marker, get your kids to draw on
happy faces. For older children who are especially artistic,
use a needle and yarn to stitch a face on, and voila!
You will have a fun and ecologically sound toy that
your kids can enjoy. If everyone makes one, you can
have a whole family of bean bag buddies!
Recycling Old Items Around The House
If you're looking for a fun craft project to do in
your spare time, then look around your house for old
items that can be recycled. Old t-shirts can be turned
into pillowcases, torn jeans can be converted into a
stylish purse, and old socks can be made into fun projects
for the kids.
Instead of spending a fortune on knick knacks on your
house, use old ornaments to create interesting and artistic
pieces that everyone will admire. You're only limited
to your imagination, so have a good time and remember
to go green.
About the Author:
Sylvia Adolvana has written a number of articles on
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Design.
Keep a lookout as more articles are added from this
popular author on this website in the near future.
More Crafts Ideas....
If you have never made anything by hand, you are missing
out on a great opportunity. Homemade gifts are often
more appreciated than store bought gifts. The homemade
gift shows that you took the time out of your busy schedule
to do something heartfelt.
Crafts are also a great way to keep kids occupied on
those days that they cannot go outside to play due to
the weather. If you need some ideas for creating your
own masterpieces or simply need something for the kids
to do, there are some great resources.
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