When you need an instant storage solution, what is the first thing you do? Probably head to your local department store and go straight to the section with plastic storage bins and drawers. Plastic organizing containers are cheap, rugged, versatile, and easily repurposed. They are great for bedrooms, dorm rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, garages, craft rooms, […]
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5 Creative DIY Projects for Upcycling Your Plastic Bottles {Video Tutorial}
In our garage right now, we have a huge tub full of plastic bottles to recycle. They accumulate pretty fast; I think that we did our most recent recycling run with them only about a month ago, and already the tub is starting to overflow. But why recycle when you can upcycle? In the past, […]
10 Easy Plastic Bottle Hacks Which Are Surprisingly Useful
I usually drink bottled water, and my daughter drinks a lot of soda in plastic bottles. As a result, every week it seems like we are stuffing our recycling bin full to the brim. Every now and again, I stash away a plastic bottle in my craft room, planning to use it for a cool […]
How to Make a Magical Fairy Castle Out of Plastic Bottles
Sometimes the simplest supplies can be transformed into unbelievably stunning art projects. One of my favorite supplies to work with is plastic bottles. Why? Well, to start with, they are cheap and easy to come by. For another thing, I believe you should always recycle—or better yet, upcycle. But the main reason is just that […]
Quick Recycling Craft: Adorable Ladybugs made from Plastic Spoons
I’ve loved ladybugs since I was a little girl; I think these pretty little beetles are one of the most-loved insect species. Despite the nickname, though, the entire ladybug population does not exist purely of ladies, there are males out there too. There’s an interesting legend behind the “lady” part. It is said that hundreds […]
Kids’ Craft: Turn those Empty Plastic Eggs into Light-Up Fireflies in No Time
Once the Easter craze has worn off you’re going to be sitting with a lot of Easter-themed trash and leftovers that may seem pretty useless; more specifically, those plastic Easter eggs. I really don’t like plastic because it has such a terrible impact on the environment, so I’m really quick to jump on the chance […]
Brilliant Repurposing Project: How to Make Roses out of Plastic Spoons
What can you make with some plastic spoons and a candle? This isn’t a riddle; the answer is a beautiful rose. If you have kids then you’re more than likely to have a pack of these plastic spoons somewhere in the house, and if not, they’re cheap enough to buy. I love this inventive craft […]
Recycle Plastic Bottles into Self-Watering Seed Starter Pots
Love gardening? Wish you could get started with your favorite outdoor plants indoors during these cold winter months? One great way to do it is to use seed starter pots, as described on Seattle Sundries. And this very clever project allows you to turn old 2-liter plastic bottles into seed starter pots which will automatically […]
How to Build Amazing Sparkle Balls Out of Plastic Cups
So, Christmas may be over for the year, but this is an awesome idea for next year’s holiday decor, and frankly it’d actually look pretty cool hanging or sitting around any time of the year (I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas lights for ambiance year round). All you need is 50 clear […]
Creative Winter Craft: DIY Snowman Made from Plastic Cups
You don’t actually have to brave the cold and snow to make your own snowman, nor do you have to go out to buy a readymade decorational one if you can easily make your own at home. All you really need is some cheap white plastic cups, a stapler, some colored paper or cardboard, and […]
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