Entries tagged Crafts

  1. The kid's treasure chest

    By Forecast Earth Correspondent Jenn Savedge Posted Mon Aug 4, 2008 2:00pm PDT for forecastearth

    Spur creativity in your kids (and keep stuff out of the landfills) by reusing household goods as craft supplies. Read full post »

  2. Sew green, save green, look fab

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:16am PDT for greenpicks

    Jean skirt before and after, Threadbanger screenshot

    Add flair to your wardrobe while recycling clothes into new fashions in a home-grown version of 'Project Runway.' Read full post »

  3. Recycle, retread your toes

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri May 30, 2008 9:08am PDT for greenpicks

    Tire sandals, Thomas J. Elpel

    Shoes made from old tires were good enough for the London Marathon. Why not fix a pair for yourself? Read full post »

  4. A snake the mice love

    By Hank Green Posted Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:48pm PDT for ecogeek

    keyboard snake

    Art made from recycled computer parts turns nature upside down. Read full post »

  5. Picture a greener print

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:11pm PST for greenpicks

    Photos photo by Cyron on Flickr

    Organize and print all those digital photos in a more eco-friendly fashion. Read full post »

  6. Art for sustainability's sake

    By Laeleya Saludez Posted Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:21pm PST for greenpicks

    screenshot

    Hand-crafted, sustainable arts make great gifts and help craftspeople in developing nations. Read full post »

  7. Homemade for the holidays

    By Michelle Heimburger Posted Fri Dec 7, 2007 2:17pm PST for greenpicks

    homemade gifts photo by Becca / SewPixie on Flickr

    Give eco-friendly gifts that you craft yourself. Read full post »

  8. Bag your Christmas

    By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Dec 7, 2007 2:15pm PST for greenpicks

    Sewing photo by Lenore M. Edman, www.evilmadscientist.com, on Flickr

    Sew a few reusable grocery bags as stylish gifts this year. Read full post »

  9. DIY holiday decorations

    By Mitzi Buchanan Posted Mon Dec 3, 2007 1:05pm PST for greenpicks

    ornament photo by Rick Aiello on Flickr

    Making your own ornaments reduces, reuses, recycles, and sparkles. Read full post »

  10. Recycled art: waste not

    By Mitzi Buchanan Posted Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:19am PST for greenpicks

    sculpture photo by Kristal Armendariz on Flickr

    Not all artists use paint and clay -- some reduce and reuse when the muse strikes. Read full post »

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