GreenCraft

Celebrating green crafting that reuses, repurposes, and recycles old, forgotten items into creative and unique art pieces
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Exploring Natural Dyes: Marigolds
This time I was tasked with using marigolds that were left over from a photo shoot that our director of photography, Johanna Love, didn’t want to go to waste. I grabbed the flowerpots, my stash of fabrics, trims, and paper scraps, and headed home, excited to see what would come from the bright orange-ish-red blooms. Click the link to check out GreenCraft Winter 2024 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and read more about how Christen explored dyeing with natural materials.
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Recycled Paper Bookmarks
I love to create using vintage items and muted colors, so tea-stained papers and vintage lace were the obvious choices here, combined with some handwritten antique vellum document scraps and Lynne Perrella stamps. The found words fit with the theme, and I could almost hear them being said by Lizzie in “Pride and Prejudice.” Click the link to check out GreenCraft Winter 2024 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn to recreate these recycled paper bookmarks.
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Transform Anything With Packing Tape Transfers
If you haven’t played around with packing tape transfers before, you’re in for a real treat when you finally do. Chances are you already have the materials needed on hand, so this is even more exciting because you can start making your own clear labels right this second! The idea of this project is straightforward, but it is also revolutionary. Click the link to check out GreenCraft Winter 2024 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn about packing tape transfers.
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Herb-Drying Displays & Packaging Ideas
These bolted plants make beautiful bouquets before they go to seed, and they also make beautiful ingredients and packaging for bath and body products. As beautiful as freshly-clipped herbs look, they are more versatile when dried because they can be mixed into bath product recipes without rotting. Click the link to check out GreenCraft Winter 2024 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make these.
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The Alchemy of Stone
This bag was inspired by the muted tones and colors of aged lichen found on the ruins of Anglo-Saxon stonework and dry stone walls in England, where I spent my childhood. This project began with a collection of scrap materials — recycled garments from thrift shops and many jars of buttons. I created the individual embellished tiles first with no plan for the final outcome; I just let the colors inspire me, and let each stage evolve. Learn how to make this bag in GreenCraft Winter 2024.
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A Sweet Treat Wrapped Up in Recycled Plastic
It’s easy to brighten someone’s spirits with an unexpected treat. To make the surprise even more special, consider wrapping it in an artful way. Layer a strip cut from a recycled paper bag with crumpled wax paper, wrap it around the treat, and tie a hand-stamped tag to it. Click the link to check out GreenCraft Winter 2024 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects.
Unique Jewelry Made from Soda Cans
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make unique jewelry from soda cans.
Necklaces in Old Glass Bottles
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects – including paper crafts, wearable arts, décor, and more.
Upcycled Art Travel Kit
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make yourself an upcycled art travel kit.
Recycled Gift Wrap
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make these recycled gift wrap.
"It’s a Date" Gift Tags
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make these lovely gift tags.
Upcycled Apothecary Jars for Herbs & Spices
Click the link to check out GreenCraft Summer 2023 for stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects and learn how to make these upcycled jars.