Recycled Crafts Made from Landfill Rescues
What is a "Landfill Rescue?"
These are supplies bought as manufacturer's waste.
They are the pieces leftover when manufacturing certain goods that would normally be thrown away.
We buy it by the pound, sort it and prepare it for resale.
This is your page if you are looking for recycled crafts for group crafting.

Note: availability may be limited so we recommend ordering supplies as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


Recycled
Water Bottle Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our recycled strapping to make a water bottle you can use over and over again.


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Recycled
Utensil Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use any container... round, square, or rectangular.


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Embellished Lucite Ornament

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Made from cool recycled bracelets we rescued from the landfill. Click here to find out more.


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Woven
Key Rings

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Make one for everybody you know. These are made with recycled cord using the same technique used when making camp lanyards.


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Finger Weave Jump Ropes
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Finger weave a jump rope from stretchy loops.

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Woven
Candy Cane Holder

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our recycled punched vinyl and left over ribbon scraps to make decorative candy holiday candy holder.

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Camp Name Necklace
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Easy to make from precut, predrilled pieces of wood rescued from the scrap pile.

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Woven Potholders
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Weave a potholder for mom to match her kitchen or in her favorite colors.

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Patriotic 
Picture Frame

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use folded punchinella ribbon to create big colorful decorations to hang inside or out.

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Recycled Coasters

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
These are made with braided metallic cord we purchased from a reclaimer.


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Finger Weave Headband
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
My daughter, Jamie, designed this headband  when she was eight years old and showed me how to make it!

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Clothespin Dragonfly Magnet
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use recycled punchinella ribbon to make bold, colorful dragonfly magnets. They make great note holders for the refrigerator.


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Weaving Loop Plant Hanger

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Here a new twist on an fun retro craft. 

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Woven Sunglasses Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our recycled ribbon to weave a  holder for your favorite pair of sunglasses.

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Finger Weave Purse

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our weaving loops to create a stylish handbag to match your favorite outfit.

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Finger Weave Belt
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
A "must-have" fashion accessory for your wardrobe. 

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Hair Scrunchies
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Weave a hair scrunchie to match every outfit you own. Each one will take only about five minutes to make.

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Punchinella Christmas Napkin Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Who knew a few odds and ends of left-overs would make such pretty napkin holders for Christmas.

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Woven Eyeglass Case
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our recycled punched vinyl and left over ribbon scraps to make dazzling holder for your glasses.

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Woven Placemats
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
These placemats take a bit of work of work but come out really nice.

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Recycled Tote
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
We rescued some really cool punched vinyl from the landfill. Use it to weave a tote recycled shopping bags to take with you the next time you go shopping. Makes a great beach bag too!


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Wooden
Earth Day Magnet
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Make a magnet to hang on your refrigerator as a reminder to recycle. This project was made from wooden disks which where cut from mill waste. No trees were cut down to make this project.


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Recycled Utensil Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use your recycled can and our recycled ribbon pieces to make a holder for your plastic picnic utensils. 


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Woven Rug
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use weaving loops to create an old-fashioned "braided" rug that looks as good with today's styles as it looked in your great grandmother's room.

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Dance Tambourine

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Make a tambourine to use when you dance and sing. This one is made from cool recycled bracelets we rescued from the landfill. Click here to find out more.


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Woven Tie Dye Bandana Handbag

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Use our recycled punched vinyl and tie dye bandanas to make a no-sew woven purse.  

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SWAP Sash
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Here's really fun craft that's truly functional. Finger weave a SWAP sash to display your SWAPs.

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Weaving Loops
Big 1 pound bags! Just what you need for finger weaving! Quality nylon loops for making bracelets, headbands, belts, potholders and more! Reg. $6.99
SALE
$6.49
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Weaving Loom

For use with weaving loops. Great for making potholders, placemats and more. Includes 7-1/2" plastic loom and steel weaving hook.
Reg. $2.99

SPECIAL
$2.49
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MakingFriends Fun Patch
3" embroidered patch. Learn about diversity and friendship with our paper doll "Friends".
SPECIAL
$.99
each
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Fleece Pillow Kit

No-Sew Fleece Pillow Kit
Cool retro flower design. No cutting, sewing or gluing. Just tie. Includes polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Reg. $3.99 each

SALE
$3.39
each
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Printed Bandanas

22" x 22" 100% Cotton. Reg. $.99
SALE
$.79 each
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Den Mother's Toolbox
SAVE $5.00!
Cool pink handles! Terrific for den mothers and scout leaders. Multi-purpose 18 piece set includes: Screwdrivers, Pliers, Wrench, Hammer, Scissors and more.
Reg. $24.99 set

SALE
$19.99

Junior First Aid
"Badge in a Bag"

Wow! Every scout leader's dream has come true. Now you can have personal first aid kits for your entire troop at a reasonable price and you'll be earning your Junior First Aid Badge. Click here.
$39.99 per troop of 12

Complete "Badge in a Bag" Program.

Half Price!
Craft Foam
9" x 12"
Reg. $.59
SALE!

$.29
ea.

Plastic Visors
9" x 12"
Reg. $.99
SALE!

$.50
ea.

Foam Frames
5" x 7"
Reg. $3.99
6 pack
SALE!

$1.99
6 pack

 

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