Entries tagged Crafts

How to make handmade paper ... from trash

By Adina Levin Posted Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:17am PDT for daily_green_news 4 Comments

All you need to make beautiful homemade paper is a pile of bills, a blender, and a little creativity. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Recycling, Paper
Five surprising uses for leftover oatmeal

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Tue Sep 8, 2009 11:32am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

The health-promoting cereal grain is good for your skin, pets, neutralizing odors, crafts, and other applications. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Beauty, Crafts, Tips, Reusing stuff
The many uses of duct tape

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:04pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 9 Comments

Make handy repairs, protect yourself from bugs, even create cool clothes, thanks to the wonders of this reinforced tape. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Crafts, Recycling, Design, Tips, House, Reusing stuff
13 trash-to-craft ideas

By TDG Community Posted Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:14am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Creative ways to reuse garbage: from plastic bag dispensers to -- no kidding -- a backyard mini-golf course. Read full post »
Related topics: Crafts, Recycling
DIY solar iPhone charger

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:45am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

In less than an hour, you can power most devices that charge with a USB, just by using the sun. Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Crafts, Solar Power
17 creative things to do with phone books

By Jeff Yeager Posted Tue May 26, 2009 10:45am PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 7 Comments

Half a billion phone books are delivered in America every year. Here are some new ways to use them if you don't want to let your fingers do the walking. Read full post »
Related topics: Crafts, Recycling, Tips, Paper, House, Reusing stuff
Celebrating an eco-friendly and organic Easter

By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Tue Apr 7, 2009 3:44pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 0 Comments

Fill Easter basked with organic chocolates and naturally dyed eggs and plan a holiday feast that's light on the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Crafts
Give her unique jewelry for Valentine’s Day

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:03am PST for the_conscious_consumer 2 Comments

Go local, recycled, or vintage to give a gift unlike anyone else's. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Holidays, Romance, Gifts, Crafts, Recycling, Tips
Be my crafty Valentine

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Feb 3, 2009 3:25pm PST for greenpicks 4 Comments

Show you care for your sweetie and the planet by custom-making a clever, romantic gift from recycled materials. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Romance, How-To, Gifts, Crafts, Tips
Enlightening bolt: On organic fabric

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:01pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

Synthetic fabrics and mainstream cottons use tons of chemicals in their manufacture. If you enjoy sewing and crafting, look for organic cotton fibers. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Crafts, Tips, Organic