We have been sharing crafts from recycled materials for Earth Day all week, and I thought I would round them all up in one place for you. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down to enjoy these crafts that all take 15 minutes or less to make. Then grab those recyclables and turn them into something amazing.
As Earth Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to chat about why crafting with recycled products and upcycling items from around your home is so darn important – and fun! 🌍✨
Earth is our home sweet home, and we want to keep it healthy and happy for generations to come. One way we can do that is by reducing waste and giving old items a shiny new purpose through crafting.
Think about it: every time we reuse something instead of tossing it in the trash, we’re helping to conserve resources and reduce pollution. It’s like giving Mother Nature a high-five! 💚
Crafting with recycled materials is not only good for the planet, but it’s also a fantastic way to unleash your inner creativity. There’s something incredibly satisfying about taking everyday items – like old magazines, tin cans, or even plastic bottles – and transforming them into something beautiful and useful.
Plus, upcycling items from around your home can save you some serious cash. Who needs to splurge on fancy decor or crafting supplies when you can create amazing pieces with stuff you already have lying around? It’s budget-friendly and oh-so-rewarding.
And let’s not forget the joy of giving old items a new lease on life. That tattered pair of jeans gathering dust in your closet? Turn them into a trendy denim tote bag! Those empty glass jars cluttering up your kitchen? Transform them into adorable candle holders or storage containers. The possibilities are endless, my friends!
So, as we gear up to celebrate Earth Day, let’s make a pledge to get crafty with recycled materials and upcycle items from around our homes. Whether you’re creating beautiful artwork, useful household items, or quirky decor pieces, every little bit helps in the fight to protect our planet.
Crafts from Recycled Materials
The links are all listed below; however, if you would like to see even more recycled craft ideas, just head to our quick and easy crafts Pinterest board. Otherwise, click around on the crafts below and get inspired to make something recycled today!
- ROC Skincare Recycled Bud Vases
- Recycled Cup Bird Feeder
- DIY watering can
- Recycled Jar Easter Centerpiece
- Twine-wrapped light bulb pears
- Party Fire Hydrant
- Easter Bunny Jar Vase
- Tin can planter
- Tshirt Wreath
- Vintage Map Tray
- Recycled frame jewelry holders
- Recycled lacing cards
- Recycled denim pocket hoop art
- Marquee sign from cardboard
- Travel jewelry organizer
- Spring jar centerpiece
- Bottle bud vase
- Clothespin plant markers
- Tin Can Planter Gift Idea
- Broken Scentsy pot planter
- Coffee sleeve bracelet
- Quick hanging pen holders from tin cans
- Happy birthday gift in a jar
- Altered art clock for teens
- Mixed vase centerpiece
- Egg carton ladybugs
- Faux gemstone necklace
- Metallic gold arrow from cardboard
- iPad stand from paper towel rolls
- Recycled notebook from a cereal box
- Recycled tooth keeper
- Thrift store altered art plate
- Canning lid garden markers
- FUN FUND etched jar
- Bottle cap bunny
- Recycled Can Easter Craft
- Bag from a Tshirt
- Tea Light Candle Holders From Recycled Materials
- Recycled Jeans Mason Jar and Napkin Rings
- DIY Kaleidoscope
- Sweater Sleeve Wine Bottle Gift Bags
Which of these crafts from recycled materials will you try this year? Want even more ideas? Try these recycled crafts as well!
