Erik HOMEMADE

Recycled Dental Floss Thread Caddy project

 
In time for Earth Day!

 

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd, by making this little thread caddy from a recycled dental floss container! Easy to carry in your bag, this caddy is even safe to use on an airplane thanks to the small cutter that comes attached. We embellished our with a cheery fabric scrap and a bright button. Run extra bobbins to carry along!

Click here to download a copy of these instructions->Download Craft pdf Template-Dental Floss Thread Caddy

 
(Basic supplies are all that is needed!)

 
(cutting diagram for the plastic insert) 

Sources: Peel n Stick Fabric Fuse by therm-o-web.
 

Ice Cream Soda Ornament craft project

Save your bottle caps and look what you can make for the Christmas tree! It takes very little to whip up this little cutie! All you need is the recycled cap and some craft supplies you already have on hand! Change the color of the top pompon, and you will have flavors to tempt everyone!

For each ornament you will need

1 recycled cap from a mouthwash bottle, the long conical type
2 coffee stir straws
2 large pompons-1 any color for base, 1 ice cream color
5 small white pompons, for whipped cream
enough fancy trim to go around top of cap
small holly leaves and berries, for garnish
6-inch cord, thread, or floss, for hanger

tacky type craft glue, scissors

Wash and dry mouthwash cap. With tacky glue, glue base pompon into bottom of cap. Referring to the photo, cut coffee stir straws to desired length; insert into cap alongside the base pompon. Tie a knot in cord and glue into cap, slightly aside of the straws. Allow to dry.

Plastic Bag Canister recycle craft project

 

Keep your plastic grocery bags ready for reusing or recycling inside a re-purposed coffee can! We used a scrap of vinyl wallpaper border to coordinate with our vintage kitchen decor, but you could use anything you have on hand. Use up some of your own scraps to be thrifty!

For each can-ister you will need

1 2lb7oz (or any size) empty metal coffee can, clean and clear of labels
vinyl wallpaper/wallpaper border, enough to go around the can
matching spray paint, suitable for plastic, to paint lid (optional)
coordinating rick-rack, enough to go around the lid and the opening
4 rubber protectors, to protect countertop
compass, or small can with approximately a 3-inch diameter, to trace lid opening
marking pen, ruler, tape measure, tacky craft glue, scissors

With compass, or small can, trace a 3-inch diameter circle in the center of the plastic lid that comes with the coffee can. Poke the end of the scissors through the center of the circle and cut out along the traced line. Discard the center piece. If desired, paint the lid a matching color with plastic-suitable spray paint and allow to dry thoroughly. If necessary, spray paint again and allow to completely dry.

Recycled Gift Bow Ornament craft project

 

What to do with all of those quintessential gift bows stuck to all of our holiday presents? It is a shame just to throw them away...Here is an idea that will brighten any Christmas tree or other locale where you decide to display it! These are so easy to make, you will want to make more to deck your halls!

For each ornament you will need

1 styrofoam ball, large enough to accomodate bows
Lots of gift bows in various sizes and colors
extra gift ribbon, for hanger
bobby/hair pin, for hanger
straight pins
tacky type craft glue, scissors

Using pins dipped in glue, pin the bows to the styrofoam ball, covering it entirely. You may need to remove the cardboard square on the bottom of the bow in order to get the pin through the bow. If so, do so carefully, leaving the staple. Allow to dry.