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Source for Plastic Soda Rings?Can you tell me where I can get large quantities of the plastic soda can rings for free? I am a Girl Scout leader and I will be presenting a craft workshop at a training event where I plan to teach how to make the giant snowflakes out of the plastic soda can rings, but I haven't been able to find a supplier so I can have enough for the workshop.

 

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Bird House Made of Plastic Detergent Bottles?Can any one provide detailed instructions for making a bird house out of plastic laundry detergent bottles? Elizabeth Jane, NC

 

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Mousetrap Craft Idea?I am looking for a craft idea that was in a real old highlights magazines for kids. It shows how to decorate a mousetrap and holds a small calendar. Lost the instructions. Can you help? Showard71

 

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Recycle Sheets and ClothingUse all materials from sheets to clothes to recycle into smaller items. Buttons and zippers can be reused. When they are worn out, use the fabric for cleaning rags. By Bev Sobkowich

 

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Toothbrush BraceletsMake Bracelets out of old toothbrushes. I thought this was sorta cute! I just thought they made nice little scrubbing brushes!

 

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Computer Parts Bug?While browsing craft sites I saw a picture of a winged insect or bug made of recycled computer bits and parts. I have spent hours looking for that site again. If you know of any such place I would so appreciate your help. Thanks, Karen

 

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Looking for AOL CDs?Does anyone know where I can get a bunch of aol disks (or the likes) to use for craft projects? jlyn

 

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Kool Aid Jammers Belts, Wallets, Pocket Books and Checkbook Covers Patterns?I need the patterns for the kool aid jammers pocket books, wallets, checkbook covers, and belts. I also would like to have the beer box and cereal box pocket book patterns. If someone would please post these patterns I would appreciate it. Lilly from SC

 

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Box Made from Christmas Cards and Yarn?When I was a kid, my aunt made boxes out of old Christmas cards. She would punch holes along the sides and then crochet them together. The boxes even had a flap for a lid. I am looking for directions/pattern on how to make these. Nancy from Pittsburgh

 

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Making Rag Rugs?Does anyone have any suggestions how to make rag rugs?

 

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Pockets On Kool-Aid PursesSew an extra pouch on the inside or outside of Kool-Aid bags to make a pocket.

 

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Woven Tote Bag Made From Plastic Bags?I need directions for a WOVEN tote bag made with plastic bags. It's like the bag rug, only a tote bag. This is for use with grade school kids. I have seen it somewhere, but can't find it now. I thinks it's done on a home made cardboard loom, like the bag rug. Any help out there? Thanks a bunch! Trashcrafter from WA

 

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Uses for Air Pillows from Mailings?What do you do with those small "air pillows" you receive with items in the mail? I have a box full and no ideas. When someone asked what I was going to do with them, I thought of all of you right away. You are all very creative.

 

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Instructions for Making Things from Cans?I'm looking for instructions on how to make a "tin man" and "wind spinners" and "air planes" from pop cans. And any other items. I love making things such as these. I'm also looking for instructions to make whirly gigs, I'm having a family reunion, and want to make gifts for my guests to take home. Any more fun "things" or ideas would be appreciated. It's a "Scottish" theme.

 

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Crafts Made from Empty Peanut Butter Jars?I was wondering if any crafty people out there have any ideas on crafts made from empty peanut butter jars.

 

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Make a Photo Storage BoxThis is a great and very cheap, an almost free craft to do. I called around to shoe stores and got a ton of free shoe boxes. Then I went and picked up free sample books at a wallpaper store.

 

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Polyester Rag Rug?I was hoping that someone had instructions on how to make a polyester rag rug. The strips are made from old polyester clothing, but I need the instructions. A friend was given one as a gift and I loved it.

 

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Tin Container with PicturesGet a tin container and cover it with your children's pictures (or whatever you want) and cover it with laminating paper to seal it all up.

 

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Making Something Out of TV Cabinets?Do you have any suggestions on what to do with an old, broken console tv cabinet? I've heard of people turning them into fish tanks and faux fireplaces. Please provide your input. It would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Looking for Animals to Make from CDs?I am looking for animals made out of cds. I do the fish and am working on trying the butterfly. I have made mobiles. Does anyone know of any other ideas? Ellisrmd

 

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CD Birds and Animals?I am looking for patterns using old cds. I saw some animals and birds made out of cds and sheets of foam. I would like some information on these.

 

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Craft Uses for Plastic Net Bags?My request is for anyone that might have any suggestions for crafts that you can use the plastic net bags like lemons, oranges, apples etc. come in. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

 

Juicepouch Gift Bag

Juice Pouch Gift BagThis gift bag is easy to make and durable. It makes good use of Kool-Jammer or Capri Sun pouches. It's very similar to the lunch bag I published in the past, but instead of a Velcro enclosure, it uses eyelets and ribbon to make a gift bag handle.

 

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Making Photo MagnetsEver end up with too many business magnets (such as pizza) for the fridge? These are often paper-glued on top of a really nice magnetic sheet, and the perfect size for your own "make your own" magnet!

 

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Memory Rag Rug Instructions?I am looking for easy directions on how to make a memory rag rug using my husbands jeans, shirts etc. that requires no sewing or crocheting. I have one that i bought in a store but I am not sure how to get started. I would appreciate the easiest directions.

 

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Uses for Crib Blankets?My children have outgrown their baby blankets and quilts, but still want to use them. Any ideas on how to make this small bedding more useful?

 

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Cards Made With CDs?Does anyone have any instructions for making a card with CDs? I think they were cut in quarters and had a lttle pull tab on them to open. They are so cute.

 

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Recycled Container Flower Pots?I am a Girl Scout Daisy leader (Kindergartners). We will be studying how to "Use Resources Wisely" very soon. For the craft portion of that meeting, I was hoping to make a flower pot by recycling some kind of a container (a milk carton, a soda bottle, a detergent bottle etc., not sure what to use).

 

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Soda Can Wind Spinners?Does anyone know how to make a wind spinner (whirligig) from beer or soda cans?

 

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Making a Belt Out of Starburst Wrappers?How do you make a belt out of Starburst wrappers?

 

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Uses for Checkbook Covers?Other than recovering old checkbook or pocket calendar covers, is there another use for these? I don't carry the checkbook with me anymore and date books are replaced with my PDA.

 

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Turning a Can Into a Small Safe?I need help from you crafty people out there. My husband accidently knocked the bottom off of the old dutch maid cleanser can. Now I am remembering catalogs that have sold secret banks made out of off the wall containers before, like cleanser cans and such.

 

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Window End Tables?I have seen some really cute end tables with the top made from an old window. I wondered if anyone had instructions to make one or know where I could find them.

 

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Beer Can Wind Spinner?I am looking for directions to make a beer can wind spinner. You cut the sides of the beer can and squash them down to look like a Chinese lantern. Three or four are strung together with a golf ball or something similar to weight the bottom.

 

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Juice Box Purse Pattern?I am looking for an easy pattern to make Juice Box Purses.

 

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Recycling Beaded Car SeatsWhen you are out and about going to garage sales and thrift stores keep your eyes open for those beaded car seats. They are a great resource for beads. Cut them apart and use the beads to make garlands for a country christmas tree.

 

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Making a Rug From Newspaper?Is it possible to make rugs from newspapers?

 

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Woven Duct Tape Wallet?Does anyone know how to make a woven wallet out of duck tape?

 

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Craft Ideas Using Sunglasses?I am looking for craft ideas that can be made with with sunglasses.

 

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Juice Pouch Gameboy Case?I am looking for a pattern using jammers or capri sun pouch to make gameboy carry case.

 

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Crocheted Plastic Bag Purse?I am looking for directions for crocheted plastic bag purse.

 

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Juice Pouch Sandals?Does anyone have the pattern for the sandals made from juice pouches?

 

Flat Juice Pouches?How do I get my koolaid pouches to be flat? I read about ironing them. Not a good thing.

 

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Recycling Broken Jewelry?How can broken jewelry be recycled?

 

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Sources for Plastic Drink Rings?Where can I buy plastic drink holders to do the snowflake?

 

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Making a Shirt Purse?Where can I find directions for a shirt purse?

 

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Preparing Juice Pouches for Crafts?Do you cut the backs off you koolaid packs? I have the patterns for a whole bunch of creations. The problem is the time it takes to cut the backs off the packs.

 

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Chip Package Crafts?How do you make a chip package shrink in the oven? And what type of chip packet will be required; aluminum, plastic?

 

Recycled Record Cover Purse

Record Album Cover Shoulder BagHere's a fun project. I got some cheesy record album covers from a thrift shop for 50 cents each, some vinyl, plastic tubing and grommets and made this record album cover shoulder bag.

 

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Mrs. Claus Pattern?Does anyone have a pattern for Mrs. Claus made from a bleach bottle?

 

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Journal Made From Beer Cartons?Journal Made From Beer Cartons. I saw several journal covers made from beer cartons and am trying to find a pattern or directions for making some. Can anyone help?

 

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Knitted Bag Rug?I have seen patterns for making Rag Rugs out of plastic handles bags. I can't crochet and would love for someone to give me the pattern for knitting such a rug.

 

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Juice Pouch Tote Bag?Please can someone list the instructions for the bottom of the koolaid jammers tote bag. I have been trying to make this purse. I am constantly wasting packs.

 

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Selling Empty Juice Pouches?I have Capri Sun pouches that are cleaned and ready for craft use. Do you think I could sell them? I would only want a little money for them plus the postage. Is there a market?

 

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Painted Coffee Can Ideas?I am looking for painted coffee can ideas. Many years ago, in Pack O Fun, there were ideas for a Santa Claus and a pumpkin. I am looking for other holiday can ideas.

 

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Making Holes in CDs?I am planning on using CD's as decorations. How do I put holes in them so that I can hang them up?

 

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Cardboard Pom Pom Cats?I am looking for patterns for pom pom cats made from cardboard?

 

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Crocheted Bag Made From Grocery Bags?I saw a clip on the news about a lady that crocheted carrying bags for groceries etc. from used plastic Safeway bags. Would anyone know how this is done.

 

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Making a Purse from T-shirts?I have some tank tops and t-shirts that I can no longer wear but I like the designs on them and would like to keep them. I have thought of turning them into purses, but don't know how.

 

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Making Sock Sweaters?Does anyone know how to make sock sweaters. I make clay sculptured ornaments and wanted to put a sweater and cap on some of them.

 

Uses for Scrap Fabrics?Ideas from the ThriftyFun community on what to do with small ends of yard goods after using for crafts. Post your own tips here.

 

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Uses for Toilet Tanks?What uses can there be for a plastic toilet tank? I just replaced 2 of them, and have 2 spare tanks in perfect exterior condition (the mechanism was faulty). I am looking for ideas to recycle them.

 

Uses for Cupboard Doors?Uses for old wooden cupboard doors from the ThriftyFun community. Depending on the size and durability, what about adding some legs and making a really cute little kids table.

 

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Saving Labels from Beer Bottles?My hubby is brewing his own beer. He wants to reuse store bought bottles that will work with his equipment. He also wants to save some of the labels. How do we remove the labels without damaging them?

 

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Decorating Plastic Buckets?How can I decorate plastic buckets?

 

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Craft Ideas Using Extra Large Coffee Filters?Our church just bought a new coffee urn that does not use filters. We just purchased a large box of extra large coffee filters. Does anyone have any craft ideas that uses extra large coffee filters? Since we have so many of them we are going to use them as part of our Youth Bible Classes.

 

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Uses for Old Wooden Spindles?I've got a bunch of old spindles sitting in my basement. They're worn and rustic, and very beautiful - but currently they're just sitting because I can't think of anything to make with them. I can't stand to get rid of them. Any ideas for crafting with spindles?

 

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Crafts Made With Yarn Cones?I'm a trash to treasure person. I was given some card board cones, which used to have cotton yarn. They're approximately 8" high. I can see them done as "angels". Any ideas?

 

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Quilting With Foil Snack Bags?My 19 year old son came up with this while he and a friend watched me crochet rounds from the foil type snack bags I had cut into "metallic yarn" and I kidded that I was making him a car cover!

 

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Uses for Faux Fur Coats?My mother passed away last year and left me 7 faux fur coats and jackets. They are very nice and are from Fabulous Furs and all different types of furs. Most are new with the tags and a couple were $500.00. I tried selling them for about $100.00 on Ebay and Craigslist. I hate to throw them out, but they are taking a whole closet full of space. Any ideas of what else I could use them for? They are all plus sizes.

 

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Ideas for Using Old Fashion Magazines?I have over 100 Fashion Magazines, Vogue, etc., with pages and pages of beautiful pictures. Any ideas out there as to what I can do with these? It would be a shame to just toss them out.

 

Cup and saucer candle holder.

Cup and Saucer Candle HolderHere's a unique way to use cups and saucers from tea sets that have broken or missing pieces. You could also purchase vintage cups and saucers and create these candle holders to give as gifts. The one pictured is from a mini tea set.

 

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Instructions to Make a Lighted Wine Bottle?A while back I saw posted instruction on how to make a light using a wine bottle. You put the lights inside the bottle and added grapes to the out side of the bottle. Could you please send me the picture and instructions on how you done this?

 

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Recycling Thermal Backed Curtains?I have thermal backed drapes that are not good. I am wondering if it is possible to remove the thermal layer? I could then use the fabric part for fillers in quilts that we make at church. Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

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Making Beer and Pop Box Purses?I am looking for instructions on how to make a beer box purse. I have searched and searched the web, but I have had no luck finding anything.

 

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Craft Ideas for Tennis Rackets?I have two nearly new tennis rackets, I would like some craft ideas on using them for decor. I would appreciate any ideas anyone may have. I don't want to give them away, this is the next best thing.

 

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Making A Flower Pot From Black Nursery Pot?I would like the measurements for the drill bit on making a nice flower pot from a simple black nursery pot. I saw it on this web site but can not find it now. Thanks.

 

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Using Soap Bar Remnants?What can I do with the small bars of soap from bar soap? Can I reshape them?

 

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Uses for Old Trophies?I am looking for ideas on recycled trophies. One was for lamps and the other for special Olympics. Could you let me know any more?

 

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Trash Bag Poodles?Does anyone remember how to make the poodles from trashbags and hangers that wer popular in the 60's or 70's? Any help will be appreciated.

 

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Making John Deere Decoration from a Dustpan?I am looking for instructions for turning an ordinary green household dustpan into a John Deere Tractor decoration with foam sheets? I saw this on a craft show and now cannot find it anywhere on the web! Thanks.

 

What Can I Make with These Items?Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do with these objects? I've saved gobs of them. A description of the objects are as follows:

 

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Using Vintage Railroad Spikes?I have a box of vintage railroad spikes. Any suggestions on what to do with them? Ideas welcomed and appreciated.

 

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Popsicle Stick Lamps?How do you make lamps out of Popsicle sticks?

 

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Sewn Rag Rug Patterns?Directions for a 'rag rug' (not braided) made with several 1in x 3in cloth strips sewn on canvas or burlap backing.

 

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Uses for Clear Plastic Packaging?I bought some linen recently which was wrapped in thick clear plastic, like a wallet. My husband bought underpants contained in the same material. I don't want to just throw this clear plastic away - surely it could have another use?

 

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Craft Ideas for Two Liter Bottles?I am not very crafty but what can I do with 2 liter pop bottles? I don't like throwing them away, so I would like to find something to do with them. Thanks!

 

Earth Day Wreath

Earth Day Wreath From Recycled MaterialsMy three kids worked on this recycled Earth Day wreath. We used cardboard from a cereal box for the base (cut in a circle and taped together). They all enjoyed gluing on the packing peanuts. I used a grocery bag for the bow.

 

Using Blank Place Cards?What can I make from 100 blank place cards. The front has a silver border around it. It is scored so it can be folded in half. The inside is blank, too. I've included a photo showing each side.

 

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Chess Set Made from Nuts and Bolts?I am looking for a chess set plan where all the pieces are made from nuts, washers, bolts, etc.

 

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Thrift Store Crafts?I am looking for new ideas for using those "old things" that come into my second hand store at our sheltered workshop. The other day my kids made some birds out of polymer clay and I used them in a neat "remake" of an old teacup and saucer set, and a swinging nest type basket.

 

Crafts Using a Half Gallon Jar?I have a half gallon jar. Does anyone have any craft ideas I can use it for? Thanks.

 

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Making Accessories from Clothing?We're running a charity event in February with a feature that involves making accessories from items of clothes. There have been many ideas posted, but if anyone has any other ideas they would all come in useful. We're especially looking for easy projects for non-stitchers!

 

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Pirate Ship Made from Recyclable Materials?How can I build a pirate ship with recyclable materials for kids?

 

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Crafts Using Styrofoam Peanuts?I am looking for Styrofoam peanut crafts and recycle crafts about and making horses.

 

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Crafts Using Cat Food Cans?Does anyone have ideas for a craft or a good way to use cat food tins? I have two kitties and they eat a ton of food. I hate throwing them all away. They eat Fancy Feast, so it's the mini cans. Thanks!

 

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Instructions for Necktie Angel?I'm looking for a tie angel craft, made from a dowel rod and necktie.

 

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Coffee Can Angels?I have been searching everywhere for a pattern using small plastic coffee cans. Can anyone help me with a fast and easy way to make these cans look like angels and snowmen? I want to use them as goodie gifts. Thank you so very much.

 

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Wine Cork Picture Frame?I would like to learn how to make a picture frame out of wine corks. Please help.

 

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School Project: Futuristic Car ?My daughter has to make a futuristic vehicle out of cardboard boxes, paper plates, etc.. I don't have a clue where to begin. Please help.

 

Craft: Recycled Doll

Craft: Recycled DollThis is a doll made by recycling items in my home. I took a piece of wood and stained and varnished it.

 

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Terra Cotta Pot Garden Men?How do you make garden men out of large terra cotta pots?

 

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