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The completed travel bag.

Travel BagToday, I'm sharing my new craft made from scraps. Materials are easy to find at home just like old newspapers and card boards. The best thing is - it's wearable and useful.

 

Bag Made from Coloured Vinyl Records - bag/purse made from three vinyl records, in red, white, and blue

Bag Made from Coloured Vinyl RecordsI made this bag from 3 coloured vinyl records. It has an inner lining.

 

A bag made from two vinyl records

Bag Made from Vinyl RecordsI made this bag from two vinyl records.

 

finished purse

Recycled Dish Detergent Bottle Toddler's PurseThis project uses a plastic dish detergent bottle to make a cute purse for a toddler. This tutorial shows you how to make a recycled toddler's purse.

 

finished tote made from a dog food bag

Tote Bag Made from a Dog Food BagCreate a pretty tote bag from a dog food bag, in just a few simple steps.

 

upcycled purse

Gypsy Love Upcycled PurseI have been scouring the internet for upcycled gypsy/boho purses lately. I have found many beautiful ones, but to my shock they are upwards of $300 and more! So yes, I decided there was no reason I couldn't buy a used purse from a thrift shop and upcycle it myself.

 

Finished Duct Tape Lined Shirt Purse

Duct Tape Lined Shirt PurseThese look really nice. It's a good use for old tops.

 

Purse decorated with CDs.

CD/DVD PurseIn response to the one who asked about uses for DVDs... make purses! My mom mentioned liking the purses made from license plates, so I got to thinking about what kind of purse I could make her for her birthday of unusual things and I came up with the CD purse!

 

Jeans purse with ribbons and other decorations.

Making a Jeans PurseThis is a page about making a jeans purse. Jeans have long been an often used recycled material for a wide variety of crafts. One popular use is to cut and restitch into a durable jeans purse.

 

A wrist wallet made out of recycled denim jeans.

Denim Wrist WalletA handy wrist wallet for walkers or joggers to hold cash, keys, and ID.

 

Pink and white plarn coin purse with flower

Plarn Coin PurseSquare coin purse made from grocery plastic bag. With this craft, I reduced plastic garbage going into the environment.

 

Two small pouches made from candy or cookie wrappers.

Plastic Recycled PouchI just couldn't resist those bright bags, they were calling me to do something with them. I had the 3MM plastic and fabric from my quilting stash so I thought this would be fun.

 

tall tote

Juice Pouch TotesUsing washed juice pouches, sew them all together and make a tote bag. The large ones are great for grocery shopping. Small ones are great for carrying as a purse.

 

Felted sweater bag.

Recycled Sweater BagIf you accidentally shrink a 100 percent wool sweater in the washer, don't fret. Create a cute handbag from your mistake. Or shrink a wool sweater that you no longer wear and turn it into a purse.

 

Craft Project: Snack Pack PurseLittle girls purse made from snack packs.

 

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A fused plastic heart for Valentine's Day

Fused Plastic Valentine's HeartHere is a quick fused plastic bag craft idea for Valentine's Day. This project involves no sewing or crocheting. It's makes a perfect kid's craft project that focuses on using recycled materials.

 

Crocheted Green Plarn Bag

Craft Link: Green Recycled Shopping BagCrochet this green shopping bag using old recycled plastic bags. The plastic bags are cut into strips to create Plarn (plastic bag yarn.) I have the free pattern link here.

 

Photo of two cute purses made from jeans.

Thrifty Jean PursePurse made from teen blue jeans and belt. Step 1: Cut the top of the pants off at crotch seam, rounding sides or squaring whichever is desired.

 

Jeans pocket purse.

Cell Phone/Purse PocketA lot of fun. First, paint your heart. I painted the wood heart to match with acrylic paint. While it dries you, can cut out your pocket.

 

Denim Heart Purse

Denim Heart PurseRecycle those old jeans into a Valentine's Day denim heart purse. Here is the link to the free pattern information.

 

Jean pocket purse photo.

Jean Pocket PurseThis is a purse I made for my 7 year old daughter and her friend. I used an old pocket from my husband's old jeans. Carefully cut right along the edge of the pocket. You can use "Fray-Check" on the sides to keep it from raveling later.

 

Green Felt Purse

Cheater's Felted PurseNo Knitting Required! I'm a cheater, I made a felted purse out of a really too bright mens XL sweater I bought at a second hand store. Has to be 100% wool, no blends.

 

A crocheted rag bag made out of recycled denim jeans.

Crocheted Recycled Denim Rag BagRecycle those old denim jeans or shirts into a cool Rag Bag! I crocheted this rag bag using two old denim shirts that were worn out.

 

Record Sleeve Purse

Record Sleeve PurseThis is my version of a record sleeve purse! I used clear vinyl with pleather background. The pleather (vinyl) is easy to use since the edges can be left raw (like polar fleece).

 

Pink purse made from pouches and pink trim.

Capri Sun PurseThis is the cutest purse. I have removed the glue and cleaned the packs. Slice the bottoms fill sink with warm soapy water. Rinse and set in bucket to dry over night. I set it outdoors.

 

Purse made from an underwire bra with decorative edging.

Purse from an Underwire BraThis is an old underwire bra. I got the idea from another site and made my own.

 

A wallet made from Capri Sun pouches.

Juice Pouch Tri-Fold WalletHere are instructions for making a tri-fold wallet out of Kool-Aid Jammer or Capri Sun juice pouches.

 

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