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Recycled materials plus creativity
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Use recycled materials to inspire your creativity. These fun tutorials and books will show you how.
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Follow simple steps in this online craft tutorial on how to make personalised paper decorations and gift bags using recycled materials.
Use old books and ...Show more
Follow simple steps in this online craft tutorial on how to make personalised paper decorations and gift bags using recycled materials.
Use old books and newspapers from around your home to make these cute, text-inspired paper decorations and gift bags.
Bunting can be used to decorate a bedroom door, create a personalised banner for a celebration or to brighten up your home.
Mini envelopes are the perfect size for a gift card. This is a great and unique way to present this popular gift.
The gift bags can be made in any size to suit the gift you are giving.
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Book - 2011
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Follow simple steps in this online craft tutorial on how to make a Junk Journal.
A Junk Journal can be described as a handmade book made with recycled a...Show more
Follow simple steps in this online craft tutorial on how to make a Junk Journal.
A Junk Journal can be described as a handmade book made with recycled and found materials.
The pages can then be used to write, draw, paint or record memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.
This great project suits adults, teens and children.
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35 Beautiful Projects to Transform your Books, Create Cards, Display Scenes, Decorations, Gifts, and More
Book - 2019
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A Simple Guide to Making Art With Paper, Nature, Recyclables, Paint, Found Objects and Everyday Materials
Book - 2015
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Make the wedding day an even more memorable occasion for the bride, the groom and guests by handcrafting all or parts of the bridal event. Wedding crafts ...Show more
Make the wedding day an even more memorable occasion for the bride, the groom and guests by handcrafting all or parts of the bridal event. Wedding crafts are such a fun, creative and unique way to personalize a wedding and also to involve friends and loved ones in the preparations.
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Book - 2011
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It is a fabulous feeling to upcycle old clothes and packaging from around your home. It is even better to make these upcycled objects into cards and gifts for your loved ones - gifts that do not cost the Earth.
It is a fabulous feeling to upcycle old clothes and packaging from around your home. It is even better to make these upcycled objects into cards and gifts for your loved ones - gifts that do not cost the Earth.
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Book - 2009
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Do you have difficulty throwing out jars? They might come in handy one day, right? Well today is the day!
You can create beautiful, useful and economical ...Show more
Do you have difficulty throwing out jars? They might come in handy one day, right? Well today is the day!
You can create beautiful, useful and economical gifts to share with your family and friends.
Use this fun tutorial as a guide and tweak it to suit the personality and interests of the receiver of your creations.
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Book - 2011
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You can use one old button up shirt to create a cushion cover, key purse and bottle bag. Maybe you have a shirt that is ready to be thrown out or you coul...Show more
You can use one old button up shirt to create a cushion cover, key purse and bottle bag. Maybe you have a shirt that is ready to be thrown out or you could buy one from a second-hand shop? Ask your relatives, maybe they are ready to donate some old clothes.
The great thing about this craft project is that all the "tricky" sewing has been done for you. The buttonholes, shaping and topstitching are already part of the shirt.
All you need to do is cut the fabric and sew a few straight lines. Let's go.
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A 'collage web comic' blends handmade creativity with self-publishing. Almost anyone can do this project as there are no costs or drawing skills required.
A 'collage web comic' blends handmade creativity with self-publishing. Almost anyone can do this project as there are no costs or drawing skills required.
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Craft tutorial
Craft tutorial
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Book - 2012
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Book - 2014
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60 Cool Projects That Reimagine Paper Rolls, Egg Carton, Jars and More!
Book - 2019
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Book - 2014
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Book - 2014
