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		<title>Recycle crafting with free ebook</title>
		<link>http://gailsays.com/2010/04/29/recycle-crafting-with-free-ebook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gail Lipscombe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for some cool craft projects that you can make from stuff you&#8217;d normally put out for collection in your council recycling bin, you should check out this free ebook from FaveCrafts — there are some great activities in it to do with the kids. Here&#8217;s a peak at what&#8217;s inside: Section 1: [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://gailsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/recyclingcrafts_ebook_small.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-180" title="recyclingcrafts_ebook_small" src="http://gailsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/recyclingcrafts_ebook_small.jpg" alt="" width="153" height="179" /></a>If you&#8217;re looking for some cool craft projects that you can make from stuff you&#8217;d normally put out for collection in your council recycling bin, you should check out this free ebook from FaveCrafts — there are some great activities in it to do with the kids.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a peak at what&#8217;s inside:</p>
<p><strong>Section 1: </strong>Paper<br />
Learn how to use junk mail to make paper beads</p>
<p><strong>Section 2:</strong> Paper Making<br />
Use paper, magazines and greeting cards to create different kinds of crafts</p>
<p><strong>Section 3:</strong> Metal<br />
Use tins and cans to create little critters and luminaries</p>
<p><strong>Section 4:</strong> Plastic<br />
Use those old bottles, cans and containers to create household items and decor</p>
<p><strong>Section 5:</strong> Glass<br />
Don&#8217;t break those old wine bottles, create coasters out of them</p>
<p><strong>Section 6:</strong> Clothing<br />
Sweaters and belts don&#8217;t have to be clothing items, they can be made into bracelets</p>
<p><strong>Section 7:</strong> Miscellaneous<br />
Take those old CD&#8217;s and turn them into ornaments</p>
<p>You can download the <em>Recycling Crafts: 42 Ways to Recycle</em> ebook <a title="Recycling crafts: 42 ways to recycle" href="http://www.favecrafts.com/Green-Crafting/42-ways-to-recycle-ebook">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Use up all those craft scraps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gail Lipscombe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it just me, or are all crafters hoarders? Mind you I have no trouble doing regular clean-outs of my wardrobe, my linen press or the kitchen cupboards, but I&#8217;m loathe to part with even the smallest material or wool scrap — I just know they&#8217;ll comein handy one day and will be just what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_152" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 280px"><a href="http://gailsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Recycle-vase.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-152" title="Recycle vase" src="http://gailsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Recycle-vase-270x300.jpg" alt="" width="270" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A vase made from an old milk carton</p></div>
<p>Is it just me, or are all crafters hoarders?</p>
<p>Mind you I have no trouble doing regular clean-outs of my wardrobe, my linen press or the kitchen cupboards, but I&#8217;m loathe to part with even the smallest material or wool scrap — I just know they&#8217;ll comein handy one day and will be just what I&#8217;m looking for!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve got loads of bits and bobs like me that are piling up quicker than you can repurpose them, check out the <a title="Better Homes and Gardens Easy Projects with Scraps" href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/home/bargain-projects/what-to-make-with-craft-scraps/?page=1">Easy Projects with Caft Scraps</a> feature.</p>
<p>The 27 projects on offer  include a funky Vase made from an old milk carton and paper scraps, ribbon-embellished notebooks, a cute baby mobile (this one is on my to-do list as I have a new grandchild on the way!), a cool messenger bag made from fabric scraps, a peg board stationary organiser and more.</p>
<p>Hopefully, some of these projects will make a dent in my craft stash, even just a wee bit!</p>
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