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10 Easy Eco-Friendly Crafts for Everyone
These waste-free, eco-friendly crafts make use of items you likely already have lying around the house.
I like making crafts and doing silly hobbies, but I don’t like buying all the stuff and having leftover things take up a lot of room in my house. I have a single, medium-sized, three-drawer storage cart that accommodates all of my amassed crafting tools and materials.
I was able to create 10 crafts with the help of guides on Pinterest and YouTube using cheap things I already had lying around my home. I didn’t need to stock up on extra crafting supplies or go shopping. This sort of creating is my style! I hope that these ten eco-friendly crafts will serve as inspiration for you to create your own zero-waste crafts at home with the spare time you have. Each of these projects would be simple enough for children to complete or enjoyable stress-relieving projects for any adult!
1. For the Party You’re Dying to Host: Plastic Bag Pom-Poms
I’m really happy with the way these tiny pom-poms turned out! Who knew plastic bags could be used to create party supplies? I started by cutting out strips of plastic bag, then I watched a YouTube video on how to make pom-poms. I used some extra yarn that I had lying around in my craft supply cart to tie them all together. I’m now prepared to host a gathering!
2. Because You Stocked Up on Paper Supplies: Decorative
Tissue Box
An empty Kleenex box was used to create this attractive planter with an earthy tone. I used shreds of hessian and twine that I had leftover from a bridal shower I hosted a few years ago to wrap the box. Even though my plant is already potted, my new decor box fits it just right!
3. For Those Seeking Adventure: Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars
These tiny chaps are ideal for young adventurers! I quickly created these binoculars using some of my empty toilet paper rolls that I had collected. I adhered them with adhesive and covered them with thin cardboard. I attached a string with enough length to go around my neck, and I’m now prepared to go exploring!
4. When You Need to Get Organized: Soup Can Pen Holder
One of my favourite crafts, and it’s quite simple to do. Again, I adorned this soup can with some of the creative supplies I still had left over from the bridal shower I hosted. I could store a lot of things in here, but it’s ideal for my new pen holder right now!
5. For the Publication Hoarder: Magazine Envelopes
Nobody is without a collection of publications and catalogues at home. I can tell you that I have far too many. I looked on YouTube for a tutorial on creating homemade envelopes, and there it was! An attractive and special envelope that is prepared for snail mail delivery to a buddy.
6. Because You’re Now a Bird Watcher: Milk Carton Bird House / Feeder
I adore how it came out. I made a hole in the centre of a milk carton and left a section that could be folded down to serve as a bird’s stand. I could have decorated more imaginatively, but I made do with what I had: some thin cardboard and washi tape. This was quite easy to create and will serve as a welcoming house or fun gathering place for our outdoor flying buddies.
7. Showing Appreciation for the Planet: Magazine Scrap Earth
Back to all those publications I have lying around once more! I sliced them up and gathered a great amount of scraps, then I put my extra creative hat on and put some blue and green pieces together to make an image of the planet earth! You may use this method to make any form, pattern, or image that comes to mind!
8. Reusing What’s Around: Paper Towel Roll Decorative Flower
Added to my list of favourites. If I had had additional paper towel rolls, I would have created more of these. To make it simpler to cut off little pieces and glue them together into this floral form, I flattened the roll. If desired, you could decorate this or leave it plain for a minimalist accent piece.
9. If You’re Planning an Eco-Friendly Wedding: Plant Confetti
Here’s another option to green your upcoming celebration. created from plants is confetti! I made these little pieces using a hole punch and a leaf from one of my peace lily plants, but you could use any leaf you find in nature. I believe that incorporating some vibrant orange and red maple leaves in the autumn would make this confetti extra lovely.
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10. For the Chic and Green Girl: Plastic Bag Yarn
Here’s yet more excellent use for plastic bags. I went back to my supply of plastic bags and turned them into yarn. I did refer to a YouTube guide for guidance on how to cut the bag in a way that would be as effective as possible. This yarn made from plastic bags is suitable for crocheting. See how to use your “plarn” by browsing the fantastic ideas on Pinterest.