Category Archives:creative reuse

17
Jan

Spotted: Egg Carton DIY Sewing Kit

DIY Sewing Kit

Got an old egg carton laying around? Turn it into a DIY sewing kit to keep all of your notions organized!

Have you ever been in the middle of a sewing project only to realize that you need a safety pin or your measuring tape, and they are....somewhere? It's so frustrating to hunt around for those tools, especially when you've really hit the flow during your sewing project. Sure, you could hit the big box store for an organizer, but those are often made from plastic in far-off factories. Instead, you can save some money and reduce your impact with this super cute project from Country Living!

I love how well-planned this is. It's got a spot for those little embroidery scissors and for stashing a few safety pins. Every time I do a project that uses elastic, I end up having to stop in the middle to hunt for some safety pins to feed it through the casing, so this would be the biggest time-saver for me. They use the egg spaces for your pin cushion, thread, buttons, and measuring tape. I think this would be a great way to get yourself organized before you start a project - gather all of your notions into your carton, so they're at your fingertips!

All you need to make your own egg carton sewing kit are:

  • An old egg carton - they used a 6-egg carton, but a 12-egg one would work just as well.
  • Scrap fabric
  • Pinking shears and scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue
  • Scrap piece of elastic
  • Pin cushion or more scrap fabric and batting to make your own

You can probably sort out how to make this kit from the photo, but if you'd like extra instructions, you can get the tutorial here!

 

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09
Jan

Craft Recycled: 5 Ways to Reuse Old Crayons

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Crayon Heart Valentines

Got a stash of broken crayons that you can't bear to part with? Check out these fun, crafty ways to reuse old crayons!

Coloring isn't the only way that you can get crafty with crayons. Instead of throwing away those pieces of crayon that are too small to use for coloring, stash them in a box! Before long, you'll have a nice stash of colorful, waxy bits that are perfect for all kinds of craft projects.

1. Crayon Valentines

Use those old pieces of crayon and a heart-shaped mold to make cute Valentines for your kid's class.

2. Broken Crayon Monograms

Broken crayons are a bummer, but collect enough of them, and you can create very cute mongram-style art! Wouldn't this make a cute end-of-year gift for a special teacher?

upcycled crayons

3. Make New Crayons

Yep! You can use those old crayons to make new ones! All you need are a few common kitchen supplies, and you're ready to rock.

4. Crayon Drip Art

Crayon drip tutorials usually call for using new crayons, but that seems like such a waste! Just follow the same instructions, but use those tiny crayon pieces instead!

5. Crayon Shaving Hearts

Can you tell I have Valentine's Day on the brain? How cute are these colorful hearts made from wax paper and tiny pieces of crayon?

Have you done any crafts with your old crayons? Tell us about them in the comments!

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