If you like wearing hair accessories, this is your lucky DIY week. You will learn how to make an upcycled barrette to tie back pesky, loose strands. Using a used candy wrapper or snack bag, a ruler, a small barrette, a marker or pen, double stick tape, and scissors, we are able to create…
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What do toothpaste and Christmas have in common? Nothing, until now. We’ll help you put a seasonal spin on an upcycled product made from materials that are typically discarded. Everyone loves outside-the-box ideas, but with this project, the box is the idea. This next DIY activity demonstrates how to turn an ordinary toothpaste tube box…
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By: Ashlyn How many things do you think an Elmer’s glue bottle is useful for besides holding glue? You probably thought not much, right? Think again! After receiving many great entries for our Eco Product Design contest, 9-year old Ashlyn Howell’s project was chosen as the winner. This 4th grade student from Del Sur Elementary…
Read MoreDon’t mess around–turn your dirty baby food pouches into a sweet new bib with this Friday’s TGI..DIY project! This week, using 5-6 empty baby food pouches, an old T-shirt, and a few other household tools and materials, you will be able to create a cute, colorful baby bib. Help your littlest upcycler rock this completely…
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How do you like your morning coffee? Black? Light and Sweet? How about upcycled? The cardboard box that Nespresso coffee capsules come in can be used to make a funky and functional coffee sleeve for those mornings when you get your coffee to-go. Our design junkies even included a handle for you! All you…
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Next time you are having guests over, consider making wine charms for their glasses by upcycling The Naked Grape wine box. This is quite the charming project! All you will need is The Naked Grape empty wine box, a dime, pair of scissors or craft knife, pencil, cutting mat, and a permanent marker. The dime…
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