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Crafts & Fashion
Whether crafting is a long-time hobby or a nascent interest for you, here at PlanetGreen.com we love the idea of homemade gifts, upcycled art, reuse projects, sewing and knitting for a low-impact activity and great way to introduce kids and friends to a greener, more self-sufficient lifestyle. Hipsters, kids, seniors and even guys will find great projects below in this section of Green DIY Projects that emphasize using vintage, damaged or earth-friendly projects to make new, exciting decor and fashion for all tastes.
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8 Amazing DIY Projecst for Your Office
Add some personality to your corporate cookie-cutter office--or to a boring home workspace--with these DIY projects.
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Top Green Crafts to Do with Your Kids
16 eco-friendly projects to enrich your family time. There are a variety of crafts for all ages and interests.
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Meet Change Maker Maura Madden of Crafternoon
Having translated a once-a-month crafting date into a book, this DIY maven upcycles everything from popsicle sticks to fabric scraps?and so can you.
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Yogurt Tub Luggage Tags
Here's a way you can upcycle those containers with a little bit of cutting and hole punching. Using one colorful container and one clear container, you're well on your way to making these crafty luggage identifiers.
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Quick Green DIY Gift: Framed Found Images
Gifts can be challenging sometimes, but you can't lose with this green gift.
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Make a DIY Dress-Up Box for Cheap
If you are in the market for green gift ideas, a dress up box is a personalized gift for children. It is inexpensive, eco-friendly, and best of all, very unique.
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Puzzle Piece Friendship Necklace
Puzzled by what to do with that 999 piece puzzle piled in the back of your closet? Brush it off and put a new twist on those split-heart friendship necklaces.
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5 Back to School DIY Projects to Get You to the Head of Class in Eco-Style
Put a personal touch on your new semester with do-it-yourself projects for students of all ages.
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License Plate Memo Board
For a more fun and funkier alternative to classic cork bulletin boards or decorator-approved fabric versions, turn an old license plate into a magnetic note and photo holder with these instructions from Crafty Travels at Craft.
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Add Eco-Friendly Inspiration to Your Arts & Crafts Time
Here are 3 (kid-friendly) arts & crafts ideas that promote recycling and creativity.
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Turn That Old Shirt into a Forever 21-Inspired Graphic Tee
Revamp your old t-shirt with this fun and fashionable diy project.
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3 Fashion Forward Reuses for Soda Bottles
Recycling is the obvious option for soda bottles, but if you'd rather find a way to upcycle, there are plenty of options. Here are three DIY projects that are perfect for all the fashionistas and fashion-misters out there.
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Make Your Own Liz Lemon Inspired Necklace
If you're handy with tools?or willing to learn?you can try your hand at making your own version of the charm.
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Make Your Own Bike Basket for Easy Riding
Make your two-wheeled transport more useful and efficient by making this ready-to-haul basket.
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Make Your Own Eco-friendly Beauty Products
Check out our DIY eco-friendly beauty archives for beauty products you can make at home.
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How to Make and Assemble Your Own Travel Toiletries Kit
A great way to green up your travels is to make your own travel toiletries before you hit the road.
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Make Tomato Pincushions from Scrap Materials
Whip up a few vintage-style tomato pincushions. They're an easy craft that lets your imagination loose, and they are perfect for gift-giving.
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We Love Threadbanger for Simple Sewing
If sewing anything more complicated than a pillow feels like a minor miracle to you, then you're not spending enough time with Threadbanger, where easy instructions, basic tools, and a positive attitude are all you need to whip up shirts, dresses, decor, and more from inexpensive materials.
