Posts Tagged ‘Recycling’

Recycle your Milk Carton and make a Bird Feeder!

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

This week it is cold and has even snowed a bit here in Pangman, Saskatchewan, and I am wondering when Spring is actually going to arrive.

cartonfeeder.jpgWhen I was looking for some craft ideas for the garden and yard I came across this Bird Feeder project over at All Free Crafts, made from a milk carton. To make this project you will need:

  • milk or juice carton
  • craft knife or scissors
  • wax pencil or crayon
  • ruler or straight edge
  • two small lengths of double-sided tape
  • two bamboo skewers or straight, small diameter twigs to use as perchs
  • bird seed
  • hole punch
  • twine to make a hanger
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    You will find all the instructions to make this Bird Feeder here.

    You might also want to check out this book Projects for the Birder's Garden: Over 100 Easy Things That You can Make to Turn Your Yard and Garden into a Bird-Friendly HavenProjects for the Birder’s Garden: Over 100 Easy Things That You can Make to Turn Your Yard and Garden into a Bird-Friendly Haven.

    Happy Crafting!!

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    Denim Pocket Magnets Quick Mother’s Day Craft

    Friday, April 18th, 2008

    pocketnotes.jpgWhile searching for ideas using old blue jeans, I found Denim Pocket Magnets to make from the pockets of jeans over at All Free Crafts. For this project you will need: denim jean pockets cut from old jeans, fabric paint, some lace trim, fridge magnet, and glue (craft or hot glue). You can find all the instructions here to make these Denim Pocket Magnets. Make some for your mom this Mother’s Day.

    Quick-Sew Denim: With No-Sew Options You also might be interested in this book “Quick-Sew Denim: With No-Sew Options (Paperback) by Barb Chauncy. It has lots of ideas for re-using those blue jeans.

    Happy Crafting!!

     

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