tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90155415414961039762011-11-27T15:38:13.479-08:00Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-75857536308015152792008-05-07T21:28:00.000-07:002008-05-07T21:32:39.058-07:00Been making purses from eco friendly fabrics - basically recycled sweater totes, recycled skirt hobo bags and even some computer laptop bags.<br /><br />They seem to be popular and they make a fun eco friendly purse craft!<br /><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/SCKCEDw4_pI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/zsY-u002kbk/s1600-h/t5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197859926180429458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/SCKCEDw4_pI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/zsY-u002kbk/s400/t5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/SCKB1jw4_oI/AAAAAAAAAWI/vuiso_Z4Uls/s1600-h/choco.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197859677072326274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/SCKB1jw4_oI/AAAAAAAAAWI/vuiso_Z4Uls/s400/choco.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-7585753630801515279?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-8227101851681112102008-04-20T00:08:00.000-07:002008-04-20T00:11:09.791-07:00Don't toss that twin bed just because your child is growing up and wants a day bed! Turning a twin bed into a day bed is an easy and inexpensive way to satisfy a child who wants a more grown up look in their bedroom and still keep your home eco friendly.<br /><br />Turning a twin bed into a day bed is also perfect for a guest room that doubles as a home office. You can save money, keep old furniture out of the landfill, and keep your home eco friendly...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/710703/3_ways_to_turn_a_twin_bed_into_a_day.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-822710185168111210?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-456355852059229542008-02-26T17:07:00.001-08:002008-02-26T17:08:41.953-08:00Need a privacy shade on a window in your home? This one will also help keep the heat out in the summer by blocking direct sun.<br /><br />This DIY privacy screen is a sleek lined Japanese inspired window screen perfect for any window in your home. It is an eco friendly DIY project for your home.<br /><br />You can add a hinge to this Japanese window screen craft project to make it so that it opens easily any time you need to look out the window...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/614193/diy_privacy_window_shade_japanese_window.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-45635585205922954?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-16365730114201758562008-02-15T09:58:00.001-08:002008-02-15T09:59:21.994-08:00Leftover Easter bunnies can get a little overwhelming, especially if you have more than two children. You can recycle those chocolate Easter Bunnies and create some yummy desserts perfect for a creative sugar rush!<br /><br />There are so many uses for left over Easter bunnies. Here ar e a few of my favorites...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/581563/5_foods_made_from_leftover_chocolate.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-1636573011420175856?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-71152910384390931542008-02-11T15:47:00.000-08:002008-02-11T15:48:11.093-08:00You can make your own vintage bead purse handles with a few simple materials or the local home improvement store and craft store.<br /><br />You can use new beads from the craft store or look for old retro beads to make the vintage purse handles.<br /><br />I am so bored with the plain Jane wood handles for purses at the craft store, that I had to come up with a new way to create beaded purse handles with a vintage flair that I love.<br /><br />Start collecting old retro necklaces or beads from estate sales to make your vintage beaded purse handles...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/585129/vintage_bead_purse_handle_craft_project.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-7115291038439093154?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-53070829991971570432008-02-07T22:24:00.000-08:002008-02-07T22:25:04.920-08:00You can make your own eco friendly headboard with a contemporary look using recycle materials from the local Goodwill and your own kitchen cabinet.<br /><br />I am always on the look out for eco friendly headboards made from recycled materials. It hard to find these in a contemporary style, but you can make your own...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/571219/contemporary_recycled_headboard_project.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-5307082999197157043?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-79940594206636916052008-02-04T04:24:00.000-08:002008-02-04T04:26:43.923-08:00<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R6cEb0Y2M5I/AAAAAAAAAOg/qhw4fde9C9w/s1600-h/A+New+Photos+072.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163100373769401234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R6cEb0Y2M5I/AAAAAAAAAOg/qhw4fde9C9w/s400/A+New+Photos+072.jpg" border="0" /></a>Looking to sew your own eco friendly grocery tote? You cna make your own pattern in no time.<br /><div></div><br /><div>This reusable fabric grocery bag pattern is a simple one you can make and sew yourself. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is a lined eco friendly fabric grocery bag, but very easy to make.Once you get the basic pattern for this fabric grocery bag down, you can make it in any size...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/558233/fabric_grocery_bag_pattern_you_can.html">finish reading</a>...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-7994059420663691605?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-20535237359520357632008-01-31T17:22:00.000-08:002008-01-31T17:23:59.513-08:00Staring an indoor garden club is the perfect eco friendly community activity for anyone living in condo and having withdrawal symptoms from outdoor gardening.<br /><br />Garden clubs are a popular eco friendly activity that lets you meet your neighbors, social, and have some fun, which make this perfect for an indoor garden in condo as well...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/563549/how_to_start_an_indoor_garden_club.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-2053523735952035763?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-44587206488704101572008-01-29T08:22:00.000-08:002008-01-29T08:24:58.898-08:00Looking for an eco friendly lampshade? Well, look no further than your existing lampshade! Serioulsy, nothing is more eco friendly than repurposing an existing lampshade and keeping it out of the garbage dump and locla land fills.<br /><br />You can paint a faux leather lampshade on any existing white fabric lampshade.<br /><br />This is an easy way to makeover an existing lampshade to look like real leather on a budget....<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/558313/how_to_paint_a_faux_leather_lampshade.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-4458720648870410157?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-62634203820026288822008-01-26T12:20:00.000-08:002008-01-26T12:21:48.485-08:00I love using empty masking tape rolls to create new and fun projects around the home. You can recycle so many materials and make contemporary crafts, recycled home decor, and even recycled gifts.<br /><br />Masking tape rolls are a fun material to recycle. The super sturdy rings of cardboard used to hold masking tape in a roll make awesome crafts, home décor projects, and holiday crafts...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/546701/3_uses_for_empty_masking_tape_rolls.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-6263420382002628882?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-23032363515175809532008-01-21T09:15:00.000-08:002008-01-21T09:17:50.957-08:00Embossed wallpaper is the perfect way to update plain old closet doors, especially the bi fold kind, in an eco friendly way. No need to toss out old closet doors, when they can eb updated and reused and still look great!<br /><br />If your home was built in the 1950's or 60's, then by fold closet doors are just one of the many outdated features you are probably remodeling.<br /><br />Try using embossed wallpaper and a little elbow grease to update old closet doors on a budget, help keep them out of the landfill, and recycled existign features in your hoem in a new way....<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/508459/update_closet_doors_with_embossed_wall.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-2303236351517580953?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-46900356346764586172008-01-18T11:33:00.000-08:002008-01-18T11:36:07.835-08:00Vintage wood clocks that are beyond any repair make perfect wood forms for a number of crafts and home décor projects. Try using your vintage wood clocks in these crafts and give them new life, this way you don't add to the already over flowing land fills in your county.<br /><br />In particular the vintage wood clocks that are meant to rest on a fireplace mantel are the best for these crafts. The rounded tops and flat bottoms of these vintage clocks make them ideal for so many DIY projects around the house...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/531047/3_uses_for_vintage_wood_clocks.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-4690035634676458617?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-5619819411383805962008-01-13T02:00:00.000-08:002008-01-13T02:01:37.294-08:00This vintage shabby chic chandelier recycled DIY project is made from leftover garden fence pieces.<br /><br />You can use candles to light this simple eco friendly DIY vintage looking chandelier and hang it in any room in your home.<br /><br />For a sweet touch try hanging your shabby chic chandelier outside in the garden over you patio table! This will look so romantic and is the perfect way to recycled some vintage materials...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/506375/vintage_chandelier_made_from_garden.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-561981941138380596?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-41183431101467371052008-01-10T22:00:00.000-08:002008-01-10T22:01:39.535-08:00Paperstone kitchen counters are the most eco friendly kitchen counters on the market to date.<br /><br />Eco friendly kitchen counters are a huge design trend and if you want to use the most eco friendly kitchen counters, check out Paperstone counters.<br /><br />Paperstone kitchen counters are eco friendly because of their materials, which are 100% recycled, but also because of the process used to make them. The sheets of eco friendly kitchen countertop are made in 5'X12' pieces...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/516173/most_eco_friendly_kitchen_counters.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-4118343110146737105?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-78913786046937151582008-01-05T22:13:00.000-08:002008-01-05T22:16:34.242-08:00Creating an antique paint finish on Kitchen Cabinets on a budget is an easy eco friendly DIY project that can be accomplished in one weekend. Recycling old kitchen cabinets into a fresh new look is the most affordable eco friendly kitchen cabinet out there!<br /><br />To start this antiquing cabinet refacing project you will need a few different materials from your local home improvement store as well as some time. Those cheap plain fake wood Kitchen Cabinets are perfect for antiquing in this eco friendly kitchen makeover project.<br /><br />If you have old or outdated wood Kitchen Cabinets and just want to change the color or look of cbainets in an eco friendly DIY project this antique paint cabinet resurfacing process is also good...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/160177/kitchen_cabinet_resurfacing_how_to.html">finish reading</a>...<br /><br />Tip: Use the most eco frienldy paints from your home improvement store to make this the most eco frienldy kitchen cabinet makeover possible.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-7891378604693715158?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-78020994732216032352008-01-02T08:20:00.000-08:002008-01-02T08:21:20.940-08:00Eco friendly wedding rings are just one of the latest eco friendly wedding trends.<br /><br />There are some fun way to create and buy eco friendly wedding rings on any budget.<br /><br />Eco friendly wedding rings can suit any style, budget, and bride!So, if you ar about to propose to your loved one, then check out these 3 ideas for eco friendly wedding rings...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/490077/3_ideas_for_eco_friendly_wedding_rings.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-7802099473221603235?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-90888568974188151922007-12-16T19:21:00.000-08:002007-12-16T21:13:39.946-08:00<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R2YFY3FZWYI/AAAAAAAAAMo/NR8NYYZLS6U/s1600-h/42-15849818.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144805548978952578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R2YFY3FZWYI/AAAAAAAAAMo/NR8NYYZLS6U/s400/42-15849818.jpg" border="0" /></a>This eco friendly headboard is made from recycled tires.<br /><br />You can use tires cut into shapes to create a contemporary loft style headboard for any size bead!<br /><br />This headboard is also eco friendly because it uses recycled tires.<br />This is a fun eco friendly DIY project to make with your kids for their room or even a college dorm room...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/467812/eco_friendly_headboard_made_from_tire.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-9088856897418815192?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-83696787617732551362007-12-09T11:50:00.000-08:002007-12-16T21:17:03.176-08:00<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R2YGLnFZWZI/AAAAAAAAAMw/lIp_seuLmlA/s1600-h/42-18714352.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144806420857313682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_yaqarbHZafc/R2YGLnFZWZI/AAAAAAAAAMw/lIp_seuLmlA/s400/42-18714352.jpg" border="0" /></a>TimberSoy Natural Wood Stain is an eco friendly wood stain.<br /><br />With all the interest in green home improvement and building supplies, I decided to try TimberSoy Natural Wood Stain.<br /><br />If you can't find TimberSoy Natural Wood Stain at your local home improvement store, you can find it online at Ecosafetyproducts dot com.<br /><br />I like to use this one for craft projects, art paintings, and even home improvement projects...<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/446843/eco_friendly_wood_stain_timbersoy_natural.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-8369678761773255136?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-49821663474725456942007-12-09T11:49:00.000-08:002007-12-09T11:50:38.155-08:00This snowman Christmas decoration is made from a variety of recycled materials, including an old finger nail polish bottle!<br /><br />Try incorporating any of your leftover materials around the house to make your own Christmas snowman decoration for a table centerpiece! Who new recycled craft projects could look so good!..<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/446886/snowman_christmas_ornament_made_from.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-4982166347472545694?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-6842533723044453882007-12-09T11:46:00.000-08:002007-12-09T11:48:54.109-08:00Eco friendly headboards are one of the latest trends in designer bedrooms.<br /><br />There is no reason the rest of use can't afford an eco friendly headboard as well. I love redecorating bedrooms. With the huge emphasis on eco friendly furniture, headboards fit right in as a great way to create the look while considering the effects on the environment.<br /><br />So, here is a look at some eco friendly headboard you can make yourself!..<a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/452026/3_ideas_for_eco_friendly_headboards.html">finish reading</a>...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-684253372304445388?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9015541541496103976.post-2979747128190913252007-12-09T11:44:00.000-08:002007-12-09T11:46:32.304-08:00Lately I have been trying to make tons of Go Green crafts for all ages, so I thought I would start sharing them with your!<br /><br />My ideas for eco friendly crafts includes using as many recycled materials as possible! I also like to use eco friendly paints, art supplies, and concepts to create useful crafts and designs for the house!<br /><br />Share your thoughts and comments and I will do my best to answer any questions!<br /><br />Thanks, Crafty Girl!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9015541541496103976-297974712819091325?l=ecofriendlycrafts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Crafty Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16948870563573610265noreply@blogger.com0