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Unique New Ideas for Old Things
Unique, new ideas for old stuff you'll find around the house!


Recycled Tights Frisbee
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
This can be made with pantyhose, stockings or tights.  


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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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Pot Holder Eyeglass Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Stitch up the side of a pot holder to transform it into an eye glass holder. Make one for Mom in her favorite colors.

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Puzzle Piece Butterflies
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Don't throw out those old puzzles! Use the left over pieces to make butterfly pins.


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No-Sew 
Winter Hat
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Don't throw out that old sweatshirt! Cut off the sleeves and turn them into winter hats in less than 15 minutes.


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Tank Top 
Beach Bag
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Recycle an old tank top into a beach bag. All you need is some fabric glue and decorative trim.


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"
Best Friends" Necklace
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Make one puzzle necklace for your best friend and one for yourself!


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Toothbrush Bracelets
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Who would think old toothbrushes would make such pretty bracelets! 


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Mitten Snow Folks
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
These adorable snow folks are made from mittens!


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Hair Accessories Holder
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Here's a simple hair accessories holder that's pretty enough to keep on your dresser.


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Foam Beads
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Your preschoolers will love to string foam beads you've made from scraps.


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Homemade 
Lip Gloss Holder

INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
 Turn old lipstick ends into lip gloss and make this cute container you can clip to your back pac.

 

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Jeans Leg Purse
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Making cut-off shorts out of an old pair of jeans? Save the legs to make a trendy purse.


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Easy Puppets
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
We all have a house full of stuffed animals! Turn them into puppets for fun, new toys for your little ones.


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Badge Magic


 
       
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Jean Skirt with Rhinestone Decorations
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Update your wardrobe! Make an old pair of jeans or shorts into a cool skirt decorated with gemstones.


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Bandana
Tote Bag
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
No sewing! Just cut and knot. All you'll need is scissors and two bandanas.

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Jeans Book Cover
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Decorate a 3-ring binder or a composition notebook and use the pockets to hold your pens and pencils.


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Hair Scrunchies
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Cut up old tights or pantyhose or use our weaving loops.

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Record Player Art
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Don't throw out your old record player. Kids of all ages will enjoy making artwork using this unique technique.


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Stained Glass Eggs
INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPLY LIST
Colored with nail polish, the colors overlap and layer to create a beautiful stained glass effect. You can use cheap dollar store nail polish or old thick polish. Don't waste the good stuff. 

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