Pop Can Airplanes?I'm looking for an actual pattern I can print out for an aluminum can airplane.
Reusing Embroidery From Old Shirts?Tips for reusing embroidery from worn out clothing. Post your own ideas here.
Mr. and Mrs Claus Pattern?Is there any way to still get the Ivory soap bottle patterns for the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Dolls?
Making Art From Costume Jewelry?I am at the point where I have enough jewelry and am ready to start. I bought Elmers Repositioning Glue to adhere the fabric to the cardboard and E6000 for the permanent bond for the jewelry and fabric attachment. Though, I am apprehensive about starting. I am wondering how deep the jewelry is and if the weight of the larger pieces will hold up once glued. I keep thinking the fabric will pull away from the cardboard once it's in an upright position! I guess I need encouragement!
Making a Jewelry Tree?I am looking into making a jewelry tree out of my mom's jewelry. I noticed from the pictures on Pinterest, the jewelry is mounted in frames. Could they work in a shadow box? My mom passed away in January, 2022 and I want to protect the jewelry pieces as much as possible. Thank you.
Pattern For Flowers From 6-pack Rings?Years ago, I made hyacinth flowers from plastic 6-pack rings and wooden skewers. After completed, I spray painted them in pastels. Anyone have the directions?
Yarn Poodle Patterns?Does anyone know of any patterns for making a poodle either with or without hanger? Thank you in advance.
Popsicle Stick Crafts?What are some crafts I can make with popsicle sticks?
Making Silver Flatware Flowers?Anyone know how to make flowers out of old silver flatware?
Recycled Craft Gift Ideas for a Senior Center?I make gifts for a senior center as prizes for their Bingo and Bunko games, and sometimes for the luncheon drawings. Most items I make are from leftover artificial flowers and scrap wood. I am always looking for new, inexpensive gifts to make. Any ideas would greatly be appreciated. (I cannot get pictures to load to show what we have made in the past.)
Making Yarn Coat Hanger Animals?I have a wire coat hanger animal that is red with white spots and a little hat. I need the directions on how to make them.
Pattern for an Ivory Soap Bottle Mr. and Mrs. Claus?I was wondering if you happen to have the pattern to make the Claus soap bottle dolls?
Making a 2 Litre Plastic Coke Bottle Snowman?How do I make a snowman out o a plastic 2 litre Coke bottle?
Craft Project Ideas Using Soda Bottle Holders?I drink a lot of pop. I was looking at the holders the bottles come in (6 pack) they are a bit different than the old nasty traditional 6 pack rings. I was looking at one and thought there should be some kind of craft they can be used for. I am at a loss, however, to come up with any good ideas.
Making Crafts from Old Electronics?Has anyone ever broken or smashed up their old electronics and made something neat from the parts and pieces?
Best Thread for Sewing Recycled Dog Food Bag Totes?What type of thread do I use on the recycled dog food totes?
Making Red Hat Magnets from Soda Bottle Caps?I am trying to make red hat magnets out of plastic soda caps. I can't figure out the best way to do it. Can you help me with some suggestions?
Dimensions of Crown Royal Bags?What are the dimensions of the purple Crown Royal bags?
Reusing Styrofoam Blocks?I have 4 of these Sytrofoam blocks (11.4"x11.4"x7") from a shelving unit and nothing that needs to be stuck into them (i.e. screws, etc) and they are solid. What can I do with them that is either creative (I do have access to very sharp cutting instruments) or useful?
Craft Uses for Plastic Foam Curlers?I have several old plastic curlers (the kind that have the foam rollers) and would appreciate any ideas using them for crafts. Since I enjoy miniatures, I'm especially interested in reusing them that way, but any suggestions welcome.
Donating Unused Greeting Cards?Where can I send unused cards of all categories? I have many that I have been given when I donate to certain organizations, but I cannot use them all. I would rather give them to anyone who can use them instead of tossing them into the recycle bin.
Thickness of Radial Tires?My question regards cutting radial tires. How thick is the rubber on an automobile radial tire? I am interested not in the sidewall thickness, but where the road threads are.
Making Crown Royal Pillows?How do I cut the bags to start sewing for making a pillow?
Cleaning Painted Light Bulbs?I need to paint some light bulbs, but I don't know how to clean them, without the paint either peeling or bubbling up. Can you please tell me how to clean the light bulbs? Do you just use soap and water, or do you wipe them down with rubbing alcohol? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Uses for Empty Prescription Bottles?Are there any uses other than tossing?
Crafts Using Empty Candle Jars?I am looking for craft ideas for using empty candle jars.
Making Crafts with Prescription Bottles?Currently I take many medications and have leftover bottles. I would like to make a prescription bottle wreaths and deck lights. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to make these crafty ideas?
Making Toddler Clothing from Recycled Sweaters?I am interested in the ideas, hopefully patterns or directions, for using recycled large sweaters. I want to make toddler girls' jumpers, hats, and mittens. Other matching ideas are appreciated.
Pattern for Dish Soap Bottle Santa and Mrs. Claus?Is there a pattern for the Mr. and Mrs. Santa made from dish soap bottles and where can I purchase it?
Making a Scarf from Men's Ties?Can somebody tell me how to make the ruffled tie scarves using 2-3 ties each?
Melting and Reshaping Plastic Soda Bottles?How do I melt and reshape 2 liter pop bottles?
Making a Tin Man Wind Chime?I located instructions on how to make a tin man out of cans. How would I go about making a tin man wind chime?
Decorating Old Windows?I have old windows and would like to put sayings on them. Where can I get letters to use, stencils, or stick on?
Piercing a Wine Cork for Stringing?I have a large collection of wine corks and I'm not sure what the best way is to pierce one. I would like to be able to string 4 ft. long, vertical rows of cork, instead of gypsy beads. Also, is there some underlying process that I should know about staining wine corks?
China for Outside Decorations Broke in Winter?I used lots of old china and tea pots etc. Last year several of my tea pots and cups broke even though they were in a storage bin outside. I live in Michigan. Anyone else have this happen? How do I know what can stay out over the winter? I hate to make and sell stuff if it's gonna fall apart.
Making Crosses Out Of Bread Ties?I am trying to find the directions to make crosses out of bread ties. I have seen them on line, but there are no instructions. Can anyone offer any help?
Craft Uses for Pringles Cans?I have some tall Pringles cans. I saved them for a specific purpose, but the church is not able to use them. I hate to toss them in the trash. Any ideas as to craft uses would be wonderful. I will be using 3 for bird seed feeders, but that leaves over 50!
Crafts Uses for Plastic Scarf Hanger Rings?I have a ton of the hard plastic rings that stores use to hang scarfs up. Does anyone have any ideas how to use them in crafts?
Ideas for Recycled Crafts for Kids?I'd like to help my children make a recycled object that is both cute and takes little time. I want to use paper or cardboard. My boys are doing this project, so nothing frilly or pink. One son is in the 1st grade.
Crafts Using Red Christmas Socks?What can I make from a red fur Christmas sock with white fur around the top besides little girl purses?
Reusing Greeting Cards?How I can have them send to me, instead of recoiled or put in garbage?
Santa Dish Soap Bottle Dolls?Where can you buy the Santa heads?
Making a Hat or Bag Out of Bread Bags?I would like to know how to make a bag or hat out of bread bags.
Making a Recycled Tin Man?Where can I find moveable eyes for making a tin man?
Ideas for Repurposing or Reusing Blankets and Comforters?I'm a blanket and comforter hoarder. I need something to do with them. Any ideas on reusing and maybe selling them? Some have bad places on them, but still quite a bit left to reuse. Help me please. Thanks
Making Snoopy Dogs from Milk Jugs?Does anyone have picture of finished dogs? I do need complete detailed instructions. I have over 20 milk jugs saved and I'm ready.
Crafts Using Magazines?We have lots of magazines and I would love to make something out of them with my granddaughter. Any ideas?
How Do You Make Plarn?My computer has a heavy duty security system and will not allow the instructions for making plarn. Could someone email the directions to me directly? I have a lot of bags and would like to knit some outdoor rugs and chair seats. I have 8 feral cats who love sitting on my cushions....
Securing Milk Jugs on a Snoopy Dog Craft?How should I secure the top jug to the 'body' jug so the wind can't blow the top away? A good glue that is waterproof? What kind?
Crafts Using Bingo Dauber Caps?I am looking for crafts using bingo dauber caps. They are solid colours and rounded. They have to be good for something, but what?
Making Crocheted Greeting Card or Paper Containers?I am searching for the name and instructions of a craftwork which is comprised of acrylic sheeting either side of recycled cards or paper formed into several templates.
Craft Ideas Using a Thin Shirt?Okay, so I'm an extremely sentimental soul. I have this shirt that's no longer wearable, but the image on the front, which I adore, is still entirely intact.
Milk Jug Snoopy Dog Chorus?I am looking for instructions to make milk jugs into Snoopy dogs in a chorus line. Years ago I made just such a yard display and it was a big hit, but now, many years later, I can not remember how I attached the head to the body so it wouldn't be blown off.
Crafts Using Old Bottles?I personally have over 1200 old bottles. I would like to know how to make these into arts and crafts. Can someone help me please?
Crafts Using Folgers Instant Coffee Containers?I have quite a few empty Folgers Instant containers, in different sizes. I just love the shape.I'm looking for suggestions on different ways to decorate and utilize these containers.
Making a Juice Pouch Lunch Bag?What size needle do you use?
Crafts Using Plastic Bed Sheet Cases?I have a lot of the small bags that sheets come in from Wal-Mart, they snap and some have elastic. I would like to know if anyone has a craft idea to use them for.
Making a Teapot Lamp?I just discovered this awesome tea pot lamp while watching ABC's "Once Upon A Time" - on Netfix. I recorded the two best screen captures I've seen thus far (season 2 Ep 9; 8:29. And Season 2 Ep 8)
Beneful Dog Food Lid Craft Project Ideas?Every time I toss one of the colorful, translucent Beneful dog food lids into the recycle bin I think "what could I make out of that?" Now that Christmas is coming, I'm thinking "stained glass" ornaments of some sort. The colors are pretty, the plastic is durable and flexible, hmmm. Ideas?
Making a Plarn Coin Purse?How wide are the strips of plarn for the coin purse? How do you join the strips together in one strip to do the crocheting? Where in the first Rd do you turn your work?
Removing Logo from Tin Coffee Cans?I am just about to start making some tin robots from assorted cans. But I am wondering how to remove the logo from the tin coffee cans.
Making Round Paper Beads?I'm new at this, and I'd like to know how to make the round paper beads. I can make the others, but not the round ones. Are there square ones too?
Recycled Greeting Card Projects?Does anyone have any ideas for using used greeting cards for craft projects?
Uses for 250 Hot Pads?I am pretty sure I am about to be asked to take back the "Care Squares" I made from recycled yarn from a local shop, because they are acrylic. They are not pot holders, but hot pads. We crafters have been making them for decades, but now it's a melting issue because they are essentially plastic.
Purse Made from Soda Can Tabs?I saw a purse made with the tabs pulled to open soda cans, and some other cans. I've been looking for directions to make the purse, or something else, but have not found any.
How to Cut Tires?What sort of tools are needed to cut old tires to make ornamental objects?
Reusing Cellophane Wrap from Flower Bouquets?Does anyone know of recycled craft ideas for cellophane wrapping from bunches of flowers? Can these be made into flowers or butterflies? I have lots of pretty wrapping just don't know what to do with it.
Making Coasters from Beer Bottle Caps?Can you please show me how to make the coasters out of beer bottle lids?
Making Tap Shoes Using Mason Jar Lids?I am a caring clown and go to senior's care facilities. You mentioned making tap shoes from plastic lids. I have Mason jar lids and want to make them for the seniors. I also have elastics.
Making Tire Planters?If I use regular paint (lots left over from reno) on the tires, how do I seal them to protect against the elements?
Pattern for a Nylon Net and Coat Hanger Dog?I am looking for a pattern that uses nylon netting and a wire coat hanger. It is similar to the dog and cat pattern covered with yarn. But the pattern that I am looking for is a coat hanger covered with nylon netting and it is a dog. If anyone has such a pattern could they let me know? Thank you.
Making a Necktie Pillowcase?Can someone tell me how do you do this?
Crafts Using Small Glass Syrup Bottles?What crafty thing can I do with small glass syrup bottles? Also medium size oak leaf shaped bottles. Thanks.
Making Flowers from Plastic Milk Jugs?This is my flower vase and I would love to hear any ideas on what colors to do them in. I have used the entire milk jug, the plastic ones.
Weaving With Plastic Milk Bottle Strips?I have been making a project out of using as much of the gallon milk jugs as I can for crafts. I end up with some left over which I cut into very bendable strips. I am wondering if any of you crafters out there have any ideas on what I could weave these into?
Ideas for Reusing Old Christmas Cards?What are suggestions for ways to reuse past Christmas cards?
Craft Ideas for Triangular Highlight Markers?I was given at least 100 of these triangular high-light markers where most of the three colors: pink, green, and yellow, don't work. I've tried hydrating some of them, but it doesn't work too well. I hate to throw them all away. Any ideas how to use them ?
Popsicle Stick Eiffel Tower?How do you build an Eiffel tower or leaning tower of Pisa out of Popsicle sticks?
Making Money from Crafting?I lost my job last year and haven't had any luck finding something else. I have recently had access to unlimited material in very old ratty looking clothing.
Patterns for Ivory Liquid Bottle Dolls?Does anyone know how I could obtain patterns for any of the Ivory Liquid soap bottle dolls? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Crafts Using Coffee-Mate Containers?Does anyone have craft ideas for the larger Coffee-Mate containers with the powder creamer? It seems a waste to get rid of them.
Crafts Using Bailing Wire?I am needing tips on crafts with bailing wire I get off our hay bales. Please and thank you!
Creative Crafts Uses for Bras?I have a really pretty bra that no longer fits. I am trying to get ideas for a craft to use the fabric, as I don't want to throw it out. I know about making a purse, but that idea isn't for me.
Crafts Using Large Tin Cans?I am going to use most of these for a bookshelf, but I would love to hear anyone else's ideas on how to use these as crafts.
Bleach Bottle Crafts?Does anyone have the instructions for the snowman face wall hanging, leprechaun face, bunny face, and the turkey all made from Clorox bottles and yarn like the Santa face?
Crafts Using Coffee Mate Liquid Containers?I have tons of Coffee Mate liquid cream containers in three sizes: 32 oz, 64 oz (2 qt), and 16 oz. I think they would be great to make gifts for young and old.
Craft Ideas for Recycled Felt, Cones, and Tubes?I have 1000s of small sizes of scrim felt 2 inches to 4 inches square plus 100s of cones and 3 foot long tubes. I also have cones of yarn for 1/3 of the whole sale price.
Craft Ideas for Tall Vinegar and Oil Bottles?Is there any type of craft that you can make out of the tall vinegar and oil bottles?
Reusing Empty Plastic Calculator Paper Tubes?I have some empty plastic calculator tape/credit card machine tubes. Anyone have any creative uses for these? They are too sturdy to just throw away. There's got to be something good to reuse them for!
Crafting with Silverware?I once tried to drill through silverware and could not do it. Is there a trick to it?
Crafts Using Socks Without a Mate?I would like some ideas on what to make with socks that have no mate. Craft ideas would be great. Thanks.
Preparing Ties for Quilting?I was wondering if you wash the men's ties before cutting and sewing them together? If so, do you use hot or cool water and do you put them in the dryer? What other process would you go through before cutting them into strips or what ever design you choose?
Making a Wall Hanging from Wedding Dress Fabric?We got married 7 years ago and I had a pretty large dress, with no embellishments, just white (non-shiny) satin. The dress has a large stain on the front from the reception, so I wanted to utilize the fabric.
Using Kitchen Appliances When Crafting?I'm interested in making some crafts using things in my kitchen, such as melting crayons in a muffin pan to make new crayons, melting down old candles to make new, making clay ornaments with cookie cutters, etc.
Craft Ideas Using a White Matelasse Bedspread?I have a very old Bates "Queen Elizabeth" pattern woven white cotton bedspread I purchased for $10 at an estate sale.
Making Long Skinny Boxes?I am trying to mail out small items that look like the old cigar cases. Need to put them in boxes so the items inside won't crush. The items aren't cigars, just the tubes.
Instructions for Tin Can Man Bird Feeder?I am looking for instructions for making a tin man bird feeder. Does anyone have a pattern or instructions?
Creative Use for Large Plastic Container?I have a square plastic clear container, about 1 foot high supported with metal rods. What could I do with it besides a terrarium which I don't want?
Craft Ideas for Frozen Juice Lids?I've collected at least 100 metal caps from the frozen juice cans. What can I do with them?
Crafts Using Plastic Pull Tabs?I have many white pull tabs that come off cartons of half and half, vinegar, etc. What craft can be made from them?
Vinyl Record Craft Ideas?Anyone have cool ideas for repurposing old vinyl records?
Wine Corks for Crafting?I'm saving wine corks to make a bulletin board. Some of the ones that have been given to me are obviously cork and some of them look more like rubber. Does anyone know what these are made of? Are they processed cork, rubber, or plastic?
