Sunday, March 27, 2011

Plastic Bottles ReUSE

!!! Plastic Bottles !!!
There are too many plastic bottles discarded everyday. Time to put another man's trash to good use. Here are some beautiful reuse ideas :) 

For each project image, I have included links to tutorials and/or additional information. All of these projects can be done at home and require few additional materials to construct.

Please post your own great plastic reuse bottle projects! Thank you for visiting my blog.








Cascading flowers = These beautiful cascading flowers were designed by the amazing artist Michelle Brand using the bottoms of plastic bottles. All that is needed to construct this beautiful display is scissors, clear plastic bottles, some sort of punching tool, and string. See the below tutorial for details. 





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JOY = This lovely plastic bottle coin purse is sure to bring joy to your day. It was designed by the artist Zitta Schnitt. She has been so kind to provide a tutorial for public use (see below). All you need is scissors, 2 x 2 liter bottles, thread, a needle, and a zipper. :)






#4

Green = This plastic bottle greenhouse is a affordable and unique way to store your seedlings and other precious greens, with a bonus of impressing your neighbors and friends. Below is a fantastic tutorial. 






#5

TINY GREENS = This little plastic bottle herb garden only requires scissors, soil, seeds, a few plastic bottles, and a wee bit of patience. See below for a tiny tutorial.





#6

Funky = This funky mobile was designed by an European artist. I cannot find his name so if you know please post. It looks like he used fishing line, a punch, scissors, a plastic bottle or two, and perhaps an iron. 




#7

EFFICIENTLY AESTHETIC = Recycled plastic bottles can be wall mounted to create a clever and efficient newspaper holder. Scissors, screws, a punched metal strip, plastic bottles, and a drill will likely do the trick. It also looks like a rubber strip of sorts was added for extra support.






#8

PARTY = These fantastic plastic bottle blossom lights were designed by the fabulous artist Michelle Brand. LED lights, scissors, a punch, plastic bottles, and glue are the required ingredients.






#9

LIGHT IT UP = Light up your favorite room with this brilliant chandelier designed by Michelle Brand. All you need is scissors, plastic bottles, fishing line, a punch, and patience.






#10

THE SOUND OF SILENCE = Create an indoor plastic bottle wall divider to add privacy and muffle distraction in any room. This wall will help maintain a sense of spaciousness yet provide enough barrier to invoke privacy. See below for a fantastic tutorial.


Plastic Bag ReUSE

!!! Fun with PLASTIC BAGS !!!
Plastic bags can be turned into yarn or fused to make funky fun yet practical goods. Please add your own fun fiber project ideas!


Great tutorial on how to turn plastic bags into yarn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc7J6QhHCgY




Fuse plastic bags to make 
wallets, purses, pillows, etc.



OR make a messenger bag out of fused plastic bags 






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Make a Knitting Bobbin to French knit your plastic bag yarn.







#3

Knit a green shopping bag! 






#4

A plastic purse!






#5

Bangle LOVE





#6


Ruggin :) This would make a fantastic kitchen mat or outdoor mat.


Burlap ReUSE

!!! BURLaP Love !!!
I have gathered some great ideas on how to use recycled burlap to make splendid and practical items. Please share your creative burlap craft ideas! :)



#1

 CLEAN = You can get this lovely burlap laundry bag 



#2

FASTEN = Use recycled burlap to tie together your 
lovely bouquet of fresh flowers.





#3

GIFT = Use recycled burlap to make lovely bags for gifts or storage. Bliss Weddings Market has a fantastic tutorial.
http://2bsquaredesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/reduce-reuse-recycle-what-that-old-bag.html






#4

LOVELY = Jazz up your table settings. Maya Made has a great tutorial on how to make this lovely napkin ring out of burlap.




#5

FUNKY = For a funky fun look, use recycled burlap to upholster ottomans or other furniture.




#6

GROW = Sew together recycled burlap to create fun planters to grow




#7

LIVEN = Liven any room and recycle your burlap by making 
these brilliant burlap pillows. 



Light Bulb ReUSE


!!! Light BuLBs !!!
Here are some great ideas on how to recycle those old light bulbs. I could not find anything on recycling LED bulbs. Please share your fun and lovely projects! :)



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PLAYFUL = Light bulbs are hollowed out and filled with rocks, 
water, and air plants to make playful terrariums.

TUTORIALS:














#2

FRESH and CLEAN = Old light bulbs can be placed in a hurricane vase to create a fresh and clean look. If your light bulbs are not clear you can take them apart and clean them.

 SOURCE:






#3

FUNKY = Light bulbs are hollowed out and hung with wire 
to make funky fun vases.

 TUTORIAL:



#4

HIP = These old light bulbs where glued together around a light frame to make a hip hanging light. 
  
SOURCE:






GREEN = Light bulbs can be hollowed out and cleaned to make 
vases for your lovely greens :)

 TUTORIAL:





FLAMING = Turn your old light bulbs into flaming lanterns to creatively beautify your dining table or living room.

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