DIY Carton Wallet

Family Fun Website has a totally ingenious idea for a wallet made from a carton. Well, a change purse of sorts but it could hold so many other things. And no, it isn't just for kids but it might make you feel like one when using it! You can use it as a lesson in recycling, repurposing, for earth day, teaching how to be green or eco friendly. [link]

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Soda Can Purse

RaraAvis shared this gem on Craftster. I love the idea. I am not sure about the staples, I think they would snag your clothing. Using the same concept, I am thinking glueing them together on a substrate or joining them on the backside with something similar to soldering or even taping. [link]

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Braided Rag Rug Tutorial

The Homestead Weaver Studio shares a tutorial for a historical craft making rugs from strips of rags. I love the look of this one in the image. I am wondering how it would do with strips of plastic grocery bags? [link]

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Shag Rug Tutorial

What to do with all your old worn out t-shirts? Craft with them of course. This has to be one of my favorite crafts made from t-shirts. Maybe it's the colors. Tutorial provided by Rags by Sock Monkey. [link]


Reading through the instructions makes me think of a few changes/additions:

• I don't see why once you have a row done, you couldn't run it through the sewing machine to make it more secure and sturdy - just sewing along the edge of the back side making sure to miss the fringe. 
• I am also thinking this could be made with fleece. On the shag side, pulling the fleece makes it curl so it would add a different kind of texture, great for a little girls room or bathroom. I can see it in purples and pinks - too cute!

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T-shirt Crafts DIY

Looking for some great inexpensive gift ideas? How about a DIY solution using a t-shirt and transforming it? Here are some great free ideas on how to change a t-shirt into some really neat options.This is green and a recycling idea all in one! Just click the image below for a free download.

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