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 »

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   • Crafts,
   • Recycling,
   • Kids,
   • Tips

2. Sew green, save green, look fab

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

   

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

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   • Fashion,
   • Crafts,
   • Recycling,
   • Tips

3. Recycle, retread your toes

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

   

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

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   • Fashion,
   • How-To,
   • Crafts,
   • Recycling,
   • Walking,
   • Water

4. A snake the mice love

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

   

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

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   • Crafts,
   • Recycling,
   • Design

5. Picture a greener print

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

   

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

   Related topics:

   • How-To,
   • Electronics,
   • Crafts,
   • Tips

6. Art for sustainability's sake

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

   

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

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   • Shopping,
   • Crafts,
   • Charity,
   • Fair-Trade

7. Homemade for the holidays

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

   

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

   Related topics:

   • Holidays,
   • How-To,
   • Gifts,
   • Crafts

8. Bag your Christmas

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

   

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

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   • Holidays,
   • How-To,
   • Gifts,
   • Crafts

9. DIY holiday decorations

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

   

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

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   • Holidays,
   • How-To,
   • Crafts,
   • House

10. Recycled art: waste not

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

    

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

    Related topics:

    • Crafts,
    • Recycling