30 Plus Recycled Crafts

I have over 30 recycled crafts for you today! These crafts cover topics ranging from home decor, games, holidays, and so much more! Plus, since all of these projects are made from recycled materials, they will save you money on costly supplies. Grab a few things out of the recycle bin and get busy making projects for young and old alike!

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30 + Ideas for Recycled Crafts

As I mentioned above, I have rounded up over 30 crafts that you can make with items you have around your house. All of these projects are super simple to make and can be made either in a few hours or over the weekend.

To make things a bit easier, I divided all of the craft projects by supply, so you can skip to ideas that interested you the most. When you see a project that you like, click the ”read more” button and you will be taken to that project’s tutorial. Then you can pin or bookmark those that you want to make later!

Bottle Cap Crafts

Turn those little bottle caps into some fun crafts like checkers, magnets, and even ornaments!

DIY Travel Bottle Cap Checkers

Make this easy bottle cap checkers board so the kids can entertain themselves when they travel!

Simple Craft for Kids: Bottle Cap Magnets

Make this fun bug craft with your kids and dress up your fridge! These simple bottle cap magnets are so cute and fun to make!

DIY Bottle Cap Turkey Napkin Rings Craft

This DIY bottle cap turkey napkin rings craft is sure to be the hit of any meal! Plus they are made out of bottle caps and paper towel rolls so they are also the ultimate recycled craft.

Reindeer Bottle Cap Ornaments Kids Craft

Sit the kids down and make a few bottle cap reindeer ornaments! Hang them on your tree or give them as gifts!

Glass Jar Recycled Crafts

Use all those glass jars you have been saving to create some fun home decor!

Make this recycled jeans mason jar along with some fun napkin rings for your next picnic or barbeque. A fun craft project that only takes minutes to make!

Recycled Jeans Mason Jar and Napkin Rings

You can make this recycled jeans mason jar and the coordinating napkin rings in just minutes! This quick and easy project is perfect for outdoor events, picnics, and more. Grab a pair of jeans and get started on this fun idea today.

DIY Photo Mason Jar That is Easy to Make

Grab those pictures and make this mason jar for parties, gifts, or your home’s decor!

How To Paint Glass Jars: Painting Glass Jars to Look Vintage

Looking to add a bit of vintage flare to your house? This tutorial for how to paint glass jars is super easy and yields amazing results! With the classic frosted glass look, these jars are perfect for your farmhouse-styled home.

Watercolor Mason Jar Vases That Are Easy to Make

These watercolor mason jar vases are perfect for summer or any time of the year! Make them in whatever colors will match your home’s decor or the season. You can even make them as a gift for just about any occasion.

Mason Jar Wall Decor: Bathroom Organizer

Mason jar wall decor can be a great addition to your space and even better when it is a mason jar bathroom organizer! This project is really easy to make and there is a free cut file for you to add the word “BRUSH” as well!

Add this mason jar herb garden to your outdoor decor this summer! You can also bring it indoors all year!

Mason Jar Herb Planter

A mason jar herb planter is a great summer project! Some mason jars and a rustic board can become a hanging herb garden in just minutes. Add this great project to your outdoor or indoor decor. You will love the results!

DIY Labels for Jars made with Scrapbook Paper

An old bottle with a great old vintage label….is there anything better? Want to turn your cast-off bottles and jars into treasures? Then check out these beautiful DIY labels for jars!

Mason Jar Candle Holder Perfect for Fall

Grab a mason jar, old pickle jar, or any other glass container you can find to upcycle into this luminary!

Tea Light Candle Holders From Recycled Materials

Make these tea light candle holders from recycled glass jars! All you need are the jars, self-adhesive doily tape, and a few tea lights. This quick and easy craft can be made in just a few minutes!

Make your own ring toss game -- a fun outdoor game that you can make for your kids.

Make Your Own Ring Toss Game DIY

You can make your own ring toss game for fun with adults and kids! Grab some wood trays and decorative bottles to make this fun game at home.

DIY Cork Coasters with Mason Jar Lids

Want to add a farmhouse-style twist to your next party? These DIY cork coasters are so easy to make with heat transfer vinyl and your Cricut machine!

Tin Cans, Food Containers, And Plastic Bottles Crafts

Don’t have glass jars? Then grab those tin cans, food containers, and plastic bottles for these fun projects!

Turn recycled tin cans into a fabulous herb planter with this tutorial. Includes printable herb plant markers as well. Makes a great gift for any gardener!

Recycled Tin Can Herb Planter plus Printable Herb Markers

Grab some tin cans and make this recycled tin can herb planter! There are also free printable herb markers you can print on labels in this post as well!

Craft Paint Organization using Recycled Cans

Learn how to use recycled cans to organize paint in your craft room!

Repurpose Your Food Containers

What is better than getting organized? Getting organized for FREE. Learn how easy it is to repurpose your food containers into organizing bins!

DIY Tin Can Lanterns

Grab some tin cans and a drill, and turn them into beautiful, one-of-a-kind luminaries!

juice can lid garland by 30 minute crafts

Recycled Juice Can Lid Garland

Create a fun garland using juice can lids, paint, and some ribbon!

DIY Tin Can Organizers – Tin Can Crafts!

Do you love burlap? Then check out this project that uses burlap and recycled cans to create fun storage!

Mr. Recycle Head Man

Make your own version of Mr. Recycle Head Man using supplies you already have around the house!

Upcycled Montessori-Style Crayon Holder {Tutorial} by Happiness is Homemade

Upcycled Crayon Holder

Need a way to store your crayons? Then check out this fun project that uses recycled fruit cups to create a storage caddy that allows you to organize your crayons in rainbow order!

How to Make a Jetpack Craft with Recycled Materials

Fly high with this fun recycled craft and learn how to use items around your house to create a jetpack!

Plastic Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle plastic and soda bottles and turn them into fun flowers!

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Learn how to create bat masks using a milk jug by following this tutorial!

Holder for Charging Cell Phone

Gather up a lotion bottle, fabric, and Mod Podge to create this holder for charging your cell phone!

Cabin Fever: Recycled Crafts

Don't throw away those juice pouches! Instead, turn them into a style bag using this easy-to-follow tutorial!

Wood Recycled Crafts

A few pieces of wood are all you need to make picture frames, wall art, holiday decor, and more!

Various designs for making picture frames for every room in your home.

How to Make a Picture Frame from Scrap Wood

Are you ready to learn how to make a picture frame from scrap wood ? Making picture frames has never been easier and you can add these rustic beauties to just about every room of your home.

how to make a rustic wood flag from 2x4 scraps

Rustic American Flag From Wood Scraps

You can make this rustic wood flag DIY in minutes with some scrap wood and just a few other supplies! Then add it to your mantel this summer for a gorgeous farmhouse-style addition to your home!

Wooden Bunny Easter Craft (From Scrap Wood)

If you're looking for ways to use up pieces of scrap wood, this wooden bunny craft may be a perfect idea! Easter wood crafts like this wooden Easter bunny are fun and make adorable home decor pieces to place throughout your home!

reversible pumpkin and snowmen on scrap wood

Scrap Wood Projects: Reversible Pumpkins and Snowmen

Scrap wood projects are some of the most inexpensive that you can make! Just use your old leftovers from other projects to create something completely new. For instance, you can make these reversible pumpkins that are also snowmen!

DIY Footstool You Can Make from a Crate

You can turn a crate into a DIY footstool in just minutes….it is so super simple! Grab a crate and get started on your own unique piece of furniture today!

Pallet Garden Perfect For Summer

The flowers you plant make your garden, but it’s how you plant them that really make them stand out. This year, transform a simple wooden pallet into a gorgeous pallet garden with this fun project!

Painted Pallet | Mason Jar Art Craft

This painted pallet mason jar art craft is an easy and creative way for you to bring some handmade art into your home. Whether you’re making this art craft for yourself or someone else, you will love how simple this painted pallet is!

wooden candlesticks on a farmhouse mantel

Wooden Candlesticks (Made From Table Legs)

Do you want to give your living space a unique and stylish look? If so, consider making wooden candlesticks from table legs.

DIY Painted Wooden Spoons with Chalk Paint

Painted wooden spoons can add a little something special to your own kitchen or even be a great addition to a handmade gift!

DIY Wooden Pallet Pumpkins in Minutes (No Tools Needed)!

If you enjoy making quick and easy pumpkin crafts, you’ll love these pallet pumpkins. You can turn your wooden pallets into pumpkins in minutes, and you don’t need to use any tools to make the transformation magic happen!

Rustic Christmas Ornaments from Wood Spools

Make some rustic Christmas ornaments for your tree with wooden spools! This is a simple DIY project that will only take you minutes to make. Your country Christmas tree will never look better!

Cardboard Crafts

You will never look at cardboard the same way again once you see these fun crafts!

Metallic gold arrow made from cardboard boxes and Duck tape -- get the full instructions here!

Metallic Gold Arrow from Cardboard Boxes

You can take old cardboard boxes and turn them into this fabulous metallic gold arrow in 15 minutes or less!

Make Toilet Roll Airplanes (template included)

Create a fun airplane that has moving parts using this FREE template and a toilet paper roll!

DIY Cereal Box Elephant

Do your kids love animals? Then turn their cereal box into a cute cardboard elephant using this tutorial!

Two Bird Feeder Crafts: Toilet Paper Roll Feeders and Ice Feeders

Feed all the birds in your neighborhood using this recycled craft that shows you 2 methods for making a bird feeder. One uses a toilet paper roll, and the other uses an ice cube tray!

Cereal Box Bookmarks

Don't throw out those food boxes! Instead, turn them into colorful bookmarks that will be perfect for all your kids' summer reading!

New Year’s Eve Noise Makers by Make and Takes

DIY Noise Makers

Make some fun noise makers for the kids using toilet paper rolls and tissue paper!

Earth Day Recycled Art

Can you guess what these tulips are made out of? It's egg cartons! Check out this tutorial that shows you how to turn those egg cartons into flowers using pipe cleaners and tissue paper!

Paper Crafts

Don’t shred that paper, but use it to create frames, coasters, and even a tray!

How to Be Green: 10 Recycled Gift Wrapping Ideas

Learn how to create unique gift wrap using items you already have around your house!

Ombre DIY Frames from Old Magazines

Want to turn trash into treasure? Learn how to make gorgeous ombre DIY frames from old magazines! Isn’t it great that something you were going to throw away can become something beautiful?

How to Make Paper Feathers in Minutes!

Gorgeous sheet music, maps, and more can become feathers! Ready to make some yourself? This tutorial will show you the easy process!

How to Make Coasters with Maps

Resin coasters are a great way to share family photos as a gift or display them in your own home. Learn how to make coasters using terra cotta saucers, your choice of paint, and any style of paper that you love.

Vintage Map Tray

Turn a thrift store tray and vintage maps into a gorgeous map tray perfect for serving up drinks, food, and more! A few recycled items and a little epoxy is all you need for a classic serving tray that can be used year round.

Recycled Map Placecards

If you are planning a wedding or even a dinner party, these recycled map placecards are perfect for you! Make any of these placecards in just minutes with this tutorial!

Paper Reed Frame

Do you want another magazine frame DIY? Then check out this tutorial to learn how to make your own magazine frame using a different paper technique and only 6 supplies!

Buttons, Lids, Corks, And Tabs Crafts

These small items pack a big punch and can be used to create some adorable projects!

How To Make A DIY Clock With A Button Frame

Are you searching for a clock with just that perfect touch of pizazz? Make a DIY clock with a personalized button frame!

Plastic Lid Ladybugs

Save those milk jug lids, and learn how to turn them into adorable ladybugs using this tutorial!

Wine Cork Pumpkin Decor

We could all use an excuse to buy more wine! Make this adorable wine cork pumpkin using all those corks you have been saving!

How To: Pop Top Peace Sign

Peace, Love, and Pop Tops! Recycle those pop tops and turn them into a fun peace sign that is perfect for any room!

Fabric Recycled Crafts

Raid your fabric stash, but skip the needle and thread because these fabric crafts are all no sew!

How to Make a Rag Rug using a Hula Hoop

Upcycle those old shirts into something fun for your home! Make your own rag rug using a hula hoop and some old t-shirts!

Recycled CD Coasters

Give those unused CDs new life with this adorable coaster project that is perfect for the spring and summertime!

Up-Cycled Sweater Camera Strap Cover

Upcycle a sweater into a stylish camera strap cover using this tutorial!

105 More Craft Ideas

I hope you have enjoyed these fun recycled crafts and will make a few for your home! If you love these crafts and are looking for more ideas, then check out the projects below!