If you’re looking to start a craft that involves recycling, here are some great beginner-friendly options. These simple projects not only reduce waste but also spark creativity and add a personal touch to everyday items.
1. Paper Beads
- Use old magazines, newspapers, or junk mail to roll into beads for jewelry or embellishments.
- Paper Bead Earrings Tutorial
2. Toilet Paper Roll Crafts
- Make small gift boxes, decorative wall art, or even seed starters for gardening.
- Miniature Boxes from Toilet Paper Rolls Tutorial
3. Upcycled Greeting Cards
- Cut out designs from old cards and turn them into new cards, gift tags, or scrapbook elements.
4. Glass Jar Lanterns
- Decorate old glass jars with paint, tissue paper, or decoupage for beautiful luminaries.
- DIY Fairy Lantern Tutorial
5. Tin Can Organizers
- Paint and decorate cans to use as desk organizers, planters, or kitchen storage.
6. Fabric Scrap Projects
- Make patchwork coasters, bookmarks, or reusable gift wraps from old clothes or fabric remnants.
- How to Sew Sleep Masks
7. DIY Stickers
- Stick washi tape or printable images onto old sticker backing paper (or wax paper), then cut out shapes for custom stickers.
- Super Easy DIY Stickers
Which of these sounds fun to you? Or do you have any specific recycled materials you want to work with?
