Trash to Treasure

You can help the environment by recycling tins, jars, old clothes and so much more. 

We have lots of ideas to get you started turning that trash into treasure.

You can save money as well as helping the environment.

Learn how to make pom poms from odd scraps of yarn.

If you like knitting or crochet then you probably have lots of colorful yarn left over from larger projects.

Don't throw those odd balls of yarn away turn them into bright and cheerful pom poms.

These homemade gift tags can easily be made using off cuts of card.

Keep your old birthday and Christmas cards and cut them down to make pretty gift tags.

Small off-cuts of ribbon or lace give a great personalized finishing touch. It couldn't be easier to turn trash to treasure.

These outdoor candle holders are pretty and functional.

Covered with string they make a great and unique addition to any outdoor gathering.

Once you have finished with the original use for the jar we often just rinse it out and put it in the recycle bin. 

These simple string bracelets are great for the kids to make.

You can use any off-cuts of string, ribbon or yarn to make these or mix it up and use all three. You could even use rags cut into thin strips.

As long as you can braid it you can use it to make a pretty braided bracelet. 

This braided rag rug is a great recycling project, practical and gorgeous.

Old sheets, curtains and duvet covers are great and old denim jeans work really well.

A few old shirts or other items of clothing can add different colors or textures. 

Make these great papier mache bowls using old newspaper and glue.

They look fantastic and can be decorated in lots of different ways.

You can make them in any shape or size, all you need is a suitable bowl to use as a mold.