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DIY Upcycling Projects: 3 of 12 - Holiday Wreaths

  By Donna DeForbes | December 1, 2015 - 5:00 am | ,
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One of the cool things about the green movement is that it has inspired people’s creativity for repurposing items. The term “upcycling,” which was first used in 1994, is now a widely understood concept that refers to the process of transforming waste or unwanted products into something new, usually of a higher quality. This post highlights five DIY Upcycling projects creating unique and beautiful holiday wreaths using leftover materials. Be amazed and inspired! Wreath of PVC Pipe from DIY Cozy Home Wreath of Toilet Paper Rolls from Bonnin Designs Wreath of Pine Cones and Nuts from Wonderful DIY (scroll down to see it) Wreath of Wine Corks from Wine Folly Wreath of Burlap from Home Decor Made EZ

DIY Upcycling Projects: 2 of 12 - OLD TIRES

  By Donna DeForbes | November 2, 2015 - 5:00 am | ,
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One of the cool things about the green movement is that it has inspired people’s creativity for repurposing items. The term “upcycling,” which was first used in 1994, is now a widely understood concept that refers to the process of transforming waste or unwanted products into something new, usually of a higher quality. This post highlights five DIY Upcycling projects using old tires. Be amazed and inspired! DIY Tire Ottoman from That Was a What?!   DIY Garden Planters from Lushome   DIY Tire Sandbox from I Heart Nap Time   DIY Tire SeeSaw from My Fix It Up Life   DIY Tire Pet Bed from Fab Art DIY  

DIY Upcycling Projects: 1 of 12

  By Donna DeForbes | October 6, 2015 - 5:00 am | ,
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One of the cool things about the green movement is that it has inspired people’s creativity for repurposing items. The term “upcycling,” which was first used in 1994, is now a widely understood concept that refers to the process of transforming waste or unwanted products into something new, usually of a higher quality. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve done a 12-month series on Eco-Friendly Crafts and Unique, Gently Green Holidays. This post begins a series highlighting DIY Upcycling projects gathered from the Internet to amaze and inspire. Suitcase Lounge Chair from Crafty Magazine   Old Leather Coat into Leather Handbag by Luz Patterns   Spool Bookcase by Pink Stitches   Do you have any DIY Upcycling projects to share?  

December’s Top Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | December 5, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! This month’s collection includes creative ideas for Hanukkah and the Winter Solstice. Solstice Ice Lanterns from The Crafty Crow Felt Solstice Calendar from Green Kitchen Toilet Paper Roll Menorah from Creative Jewish Mom CD Dreidel from Minds in Bloom LEGO Menorah from Bible Belt Balabusta It’s an eco-friendly reuse if your kid already has LEGOs.

November’s Top Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | November 11, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Eco crafts for Thanksgiving | Eco-Mothering.com

Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! This month’s collection includes creative ideas for Thanksgiving. Vegetable Turkey Centerpiece by Views from My Window Gourd Candles by Inhabitots Sock Turkey by Christian Games and Crafts Thankful Pumpkins by Keeley McGuire Nut and Corn Husk Napkin Rings by Bellenza

Review: Fun, Affordable Eco Art Kits from Artterro

  By Donna DeForbes | October 21, 2014 - 5:00 am | , ,
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Artterro Eco Art Kits | Eco-Mothering.com

My daughter, Sofie, wants to be an artist when she grows up. While she mostly draws or paints, I like exposing her to new mediums to get her creative juices flowing in a different way. Arttero’s Eco Art Kits are a great way to encourage that — they offer 11 kits with a variety of materials and open-ended projects to spark young creative minds. Making Art Eco-Friendly When we received their Creativity Kit (Sofie’s choice) and perused their website, I was kind of blown away by the level of sustainability and social conscience behind Artterro. Ethically sourced, natural materials including wool felt, recycled paper, glass beads, wood bangles, U.S.-made copper wire and non-toxic paints. The handmade recycled paper is composed entirely of scraps from the garment industry and is processed pollution free! Corn-based, biodegradable plastic bead bags. Minimal packaging with 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard that can be repurposed. The box … Continue reading →

October’s Top Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | October 2, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! This month’s collection includes ideas for Halloween and Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Cinnamon Stick Candle Holders from Elena Arsenoglou Make it greener by substituting soy or beeswax candles. Paper Mâché Bowls for Diwali Gifts from Mommy Labs Lentil, Rice or Flower Rangoli from Artsy Craftsy Mom (scroll halfway down the page) Halloween Neighborhood from Natural Mommie Egg Carton Bats from Care2

September’s Top 5 Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | September 5, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! Wine Cork Knights by Red Ted Art Solar Powered Mason Jar Lights by Green Kid Crafts Upcycled Chalkboard Toys by B-Inspired Mama Felt Road Track by While He Was Napping Tin Can Stilts by We Made That This post is shared at Natural Family Friday.