Craftings of The World

There is never a better time to take your recycling to a whole new level. Instead of tossing that bottle or container in the recycle bin, consider the ways it can be used further before hitting the bin. Recyclables tend to make great craft accessories. Whether it's for kids who love craft making or for the adult hobby enthusiast, a number of great creations can be produced from items we get rid of each and every day.

Bottle caps can be made into plenty of neat things. Get out your favourite paints and glitter glue. Design everything from game pieces to decorative little bugs. It doesn't take much to turn a bottle cap into a cute little ladybug. Craft stores carry adhesive magnets of all shapes and sizes. Cut one out and stick it to the back of your bottle cap ladybug to create a fridge magnet. This type of project lets you get really creative with something most people would never consider using for art.

Old wrapping paper or wallpaper can be used to design a wall fan. Arrange colourful pieces so that they fan out in a large display that can be arranged along the wall. Mix and match for a funky creation or keep it patterned and pretty. This project can be very open to interpretation. It's also a fantastic way to add some life to any room in the house.

Those baby food jars that parents tend to go through don't have to be tossed out. Recycle them by using them for the storage of small items that are easily lost. Wash them out and peel off the labels. The jars can be used for anything like small change or thumb tacks. Small tools such as nails and screws tend to go missing quite easily. Label jars for certain items and line them on a shelf in your garage or basement.

Popsicle sticks have been a craft accessory for many years. Try using some to create a fun puzzle that can be enjoyed over and over. Line up clean Popsicle sticks as if you were making a bridge, as many as you like. Then simply colour or paint a picture on all of the sticks as if they were a piece of paper. Then when you split the sticks apart there will be a small piece of the picture on each one. It's just that easy to make a Popsicle stick puzzle.

A craft is art based on the creativity of the person undertaking the craft. It's really all about taking something and turning it into something else. By using regular items as something completely different you are both prolonging the use of that item while exercising your imaginative side. This is a very good way to focus on reusing and recycling in the home. Show kids what it means to be good to the environment while having fun at the same time. Recycle crafts are numerous. Try searching online for tips if you run out of ideas.