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| More Recycle Crafts... |
| Popcan Snowman by Trina You will need: 1 cleaned, dried aluminum soda can 1 sheet of white construction paper or printer/copier paper 1 full sheet of newspaper Masking tape White paint Fiberfil or quilt batting Scrap fabric Wrap the entire can with the white construction paper. Using the full sheet of newspaper, form it into a ball and, using the masking tape, tape it to the top of the aluminum can. (This will form the head.) Cover the rest of the newspaper ball with masking tape. Paint the taped newspaper ball with the white paint. Let dry completely. Cover the white body of your snowman with the Fiberfil. Buy or make a construction paper hat for your snowman. Add jiggle eyes and an orange pom-pom for the nose. Cut a scarf using scrap fabric. If possible use pinking shears and cut approx. 20" long and 1" wide. (You can trim later, if necessary.) Your snowman is ready to display! |
| Christmas Cards by Diane Recycle your Christmas cards into gift tags for next year. Just cut around a picter and write to: and From: on the back. Punch a hole into one side and even add a pretty ribbon if you want. Put them into a baggie and store with your Christmas wrapping stuff. |
| Mason Jars, Jelly jars, Mayo jars: By Diane I have made candles from these. You can cut a wick long enough to fit into the jar, use a dowel to wrap wick around at the top and place it across the top of the jar. Add your choice of wax and let sit. Instant candle. I also use jars for storeing my brown sugar, pasta, dry beans and small craft stuff like buttons, pins, charms, beeds, and paint brushes. |
| Magnets By Bonnie I have some sheets of magnets I think I got at Hobby Lobby or maybe even Walmart. They are thin, whole pages like a sheet of notebook paper, with peel-off adhesive backing. I cut the photo out of my sister's family Christmas letter ( my sister, brother-in-law, niece), cut a piece of magnet, stuck it on, trimmed it up and, viola, a nifty refrigerator magnet! You could also cover it with laminating paper. I've also reused those fridge magnets you can get for free that advertise places (realtors, insurance, etc) and stuck pictures on them. |
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| Crayon Candles Materials Needed: Crayons Candle Wicks 2 Pint Milk Carton Ice Instructions: Cut off the top of the milk carton so that you have a "box" with one end open. Next, Melt crayons (the crayons can be broken and different colors, but the "washable" type do NOT work well. You can use the wax for candle crafts found at the discount stores and add just a few crayons of the desired color to tint it) over medium heat (there are plastic bags available that you can place the wax and/or crayons in so that you then just place that bag into boiling water to melt...saves a lot of clean-up). Place wick into the milk carton and fill carton will ice. Be sure that the wick is fairly centered and running the entire length of the carton (top to bottom). Now, pour melted wax/crayon mixture into the carton filling to the top. Let sit until hardened and ice has melted, then carefully cut and peel away the carton from the candle. You will now have a beautiful candle. The ice in the carton caused the wax to quickly harden around the cubes. The result is a "swiss cheese" looking candle. Each one lookes a little different! These must be handled carefully after finished as the swiss cheese nature of the candle make it fragile. Helpful Hints from Diane in Arizona: I have done this candle project. It is fun. I have two hints: One, make sure the ice is crushed well (too large and your candle will not stay together); and two, use a taper candle in place of the candle wick. Taper candles are far easier to acquire than the wicks if you don't have a good craft shop nearby. |