Get Creative Through Crafty Repurposing
Posted on June 17, 2021
by April S
Reducing waste is important for the environment and our pocketbooks. Have you ever looked at an object and thought – what else could I do with this besides throwing it away? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about ways you can reduce your carbon footprint. In this blog post, I’m highlighting a variety of titles about crafting with recycled materials, repurposing and upcycling.
Fun and Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials: 60 Cool Projects that Reimagine Paper Rolls, Egg Cartons, Jars and More!
Modern Upcycling: A User-Friendly Guide to Inspiring and Repurposed Handicrafts for a Trendy Home
eBook (hoopla)Upcycle!: Turn Everyday Objects Into Home Decor: 50 Easy DIY Projects
Recycle and Remake
100 Things to Recycle and Make
ReCraft: How to Turn Second-Hand Stuff Into Beautiful Things for Your Home, Family, and Friends
eBook (hoopla)Taste of Home Handmade Outdoor Crafts: 70+ Fun & Easy Projects
Plant Craft: 30 Projects That Add Natural Style to Your Home
eBook (hoopla)Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts: 60 Planters, Bird Houses, Lotion Bars, Garlands, and More!
eBook (hoopla)The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen, and Cotton at Home
eBook (hoopla)Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
eBook (hoopla)The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pens, Pigments, Prints, and More from Nature
eBook (OverDrive) | eBook (hoopla)Looking for more information on the topics featured in this blog post?
Perform an advanced search in the Library catalog using relevant keywords and/or subject terms like salvage, self-reliant living, sustainable living and nature craft. Or check out the Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center.
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