Trash to Treasure, One Stitch at a Time
Let’s turn landfill-bound trash into giftable, sellable crafts!
Why use recycled stuff?
Help the planet
Keep trash out of the landfill and use it to make fun, functional items!
Save money
Craft supplies are pricey! Recycled craft supplies are FREE!
Make money
Resell your projects! Make beautiful items that buyers will love because they’re good for the planet!
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How to Make T-Shirt Yarn From Old Clothes at Home
Old T-shirts, stretched-out leggings, and worn sleep shirts don’t need to end up in the trash. With a few…
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5 T-Shirt Yarn Mistakes That Ruin Projects, and How to Fix Them
Old T-shirts can become baskets, rugs, and storage bins for almost nothing. But t-shirt yarn only works well when…
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How Eco-Friendly T-Shirt Yarn Cuts Textile Waste
That old T-shirt in your drawer may be better raw material than trash. Instead of heading to a landfill,…
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What to Make With Plarn for Beginner Crafters
Plarn is yarn made from recycled plastic shopping bags, and it’s one of the smartest ways to turn household…
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Plarn Mistakes That Ruin Your Yarn and Waste Your Time
A bad plarn project usually starts long before the first stitch. If you want to save time, save plastic…
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How to Crochet With Plastic Bag Plarn: Best Stitches and Hook Sizes
Plarn is plastic bag yarn, made by cutting bags into strips and linking them together. People use it because…
