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Drawstring produce bags

lovelihood, member | March 12th, 2010

I made these produce sacks from muslin and finished them with french seams to tuck away all the rough edges. They're light, breathable and make a cozy home for all those produce finds. Find the full...

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How to Help the Planet with Reusable Shopping Bags for your Crafts

ecobagsmatt, member | March 5th, 2010

It is time for BYOB! Yes, bring your own shopping bag! As we continue our journey through a busy 2010, it's crazy to think about how much shopping we historically do here in America and...

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Black Circles Wallet.

Lolos, member | June 19th, 20092 comments

They are my new and exclusive cute little purses. One-of-a-kind!It is made using a cotton fabric in orange. I added two black circles applique with some buttons to the front of the bag. To give the...

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Comfort Food

DiffractionChicago, member | April 28th, 20092 comments

Food for thought? All of these pillows are made using Eco-Felt, a 100% recycled material made from plastic bottles! Soft, yet durable, and best part? Machine Washable! Add some...

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Crafting a Greener World

Linda Permann, contributor | April 17th, 2009

When you're seeking inspiration for crafts that involve recycling and sources for sustainable materials, check out this awesome blog.

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How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock

Linda Permann, contributor | April 15th, 200952 comments

Put an end to disposable dust cloths with this clever reversible Swiffer sock. One side is flat, the other loopy, so you can use it wet or dry.

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How to Sew Your Own Produce Bags

Linda Permann, contributor | April 8th, 200926 comments

Many of us have made the switch to cloth grocery bags, but what about those flimsy produce bags we're still using (and trashing) each week? Here's how to make your own reusable versions for less than $1.

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Make a Vase Out of a Plastic Bottle

Linda Permann, contributor | April 2nd, 20095 comments

Here's another ingenious use of a plastic soda bottle, and step-by-step photos make it easy to duplicate.

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How to Crochet a Tawashi

Linda Permann, contributor | April 1st, 200918 comments

Craft Japanese with this cute dish scrubbie pattern. I'll show you how to make it, step by step.

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Pipi Du Chat Hairband

JulesMae, member | March 28th, 2009

This sassy little number was made from a vintage men's necktie which was deconstructed, appliqued, hand embroidered, and then fashioned into a cute and swanky hairband. More original one of a...

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Make a Reusable Lunch Sack

Linda Permann, contributor | March 26th, 20092 comments

Using a brown paper sack as her inspiration, blogger Pretty Penny shows us how to make our own reusable lunch sack.

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How to Make Your Own Newspaper Yarn

Linda Permann, contributor | September 2nd, 20089 comments

If you liked the idea of recycling newspaper into yarn, here's how to spin it yourself.

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Upcycled Yarn on Etsy

Linda Permann, contributor | August 28th, 20082 comments

Etsy Seller Jessysprkle spins unique yarns from unexpected recycled materials.

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Making Crochet Mesh/Netting

Linda Permann, contributor | July 30th, 20081 comment

Now is the perfect time to make an eco-friendly bag to carry to the farmers' market. This quick stitch tutorial will have you working up mesh in no time.

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