Crafts using Recycled Materials

[Britesea]

I have a sweater I knitted that is rapidly becoming unwearable now due to my weight loss. I've been thinking I wanted to do something like this since the yarn was a beautiful merino/silk mix and cost a bundle.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

You are so talented!

 

[CJ1]

Thank you.

Only when it comes to metal and canvas. I'm completely lost when it comes to wood.

Thanks for the link by the way. I've always liked handmade jewelry more than store bought stuff. I can't wait to have little ones of my own. But my little brothers are still young enough to enjoy it.

Patrick has a new "girlfriend" now maybe he will sit down and make something for her.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

My grandson who is 8 (almost 9) loves to make beaded things... he gives them to every female he knows!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

That's really cool! I really like those bags and I'll bet they're really sturdy and durable. I've also seen floor mats made from them. Lots of ways to keep them out of the landfills!

 

[CJ1]

I've got an old 180 mm rear motorcycle tire that would work perfectly for that last one.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

DH is about to replace a tire on his bike ... I need to tell him to snag it and bring it home with him!

 

[CJ1]

Bike tires also make great tire swings if you cut and turn them inside out.

 

[MoonShadows]

For some reason I have never been a fan of any kind of planter made from an old tire. Just don't like the look.

 

[CJ1]

I like the look. But was wondering how it will be for the plants. Tires do offgas a good bit. So I reckon they would leech into soil too.

Anyone know for a fact if they do?