GreenCraft Magazine shares 144 pages of stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects, from paper crafts and wearable arts to home decor and more.
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LETTER FROM THE Editor
BAGS FULL OF of Hope
A Lampshade TRANSFORMED
ARTFUL EXPLORATIONS: DYEING WITH AVOCADO PITS
A GIFT TOPPER in Bloom • Make a gift extra special by topping it with a selection of dried flowers. Wrap your gift as you normally do. Fold a piece of old book text, or sheet music into an envelope. (You can find a template for this on page 132.) Glue the envelope to the package, and then fill it with dried flowers.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT WALLPAPER JOURNALS
5 THINGS TO DO WITH WOOD SLICES
"S-Mitten" WITH FLOWERS • No matter what climate you live in, you likely have a few pairs of mittens and gloves. If you have a pair to spare, consider turning it into a clever holder for flowers. Insert a small jar of water into each mitten, fill with flowers, and hang them somewhere for you to admire.
Botanical Silk FUSION EARRINGS
T-SHIRTS WITH A Touch of Nature
15 THINGS TO DO WITH OLD BOOKS
A SEED PACKET SURPRISE • Do you ever find yourself with leftover seeds when you’ve finished your planting for the season? Consider giving them to your friend who has a green thumb. Place the seeds on a scrap of old book text, and then wrap the seeds as you would a present. Tie a piece of twine around the package, and add a stamped tag to identify the different types of seeds.
A Makeover FOR YOUR POTS
5 ECO-FRIENDLY Substitutes for Yarn
ANTIQUE TEXTILE GOODNESS
A Clipboard FOR THE RECORD BOOKS • As much as it pains a bibliophile to see, sometimes books fall apart. Make sure no part of an antique book goes to waste by using a torn cover as the base for a clipboard. Secure paper to the book cover with a clip or — even better — a clip-on earring, and you’re all set!
Amulets: WHERE THE FOREST MEETS THE SEA
Upcycled PACKAGING TAGS
A GOOD EGG Gift Wrap • If you’re looking for a way to wrap a bunch of trinkets, flower-seed bombs, or even small bath melts, look no further than your refrigerator. A cardboard egg carton is the perfect solution. You can tuck tiny treasures into each cup for safe keeping. To dress it up a bit, you can paint it, or do what we did here: crumple up a piece of old packing paper, wrap it around the carton, and tape it to secure. Cut an old postcard to size, and adhere it to the paper. Wrap a piece of twine around it, add a tag, and then tuck in a few dried flowers to complete the look.
Floral Notes: FLOWER VIALS FOR YOUR MEMO BOARD
Tins Transformed INTO PLANTERS • Antique or vintage food tins are easily transformed into planters by simply poking a few holes in the bottom to allow for drainage. Add a gorgeous touch of green to your kitchen by placing plants in old sugar or coffee tins.
FIRE & WATER CANDLEHOLDERS
CHARMED Blessings
12 WAYS TO Reuse Glass Bottles
RESCUED FROM THE BIN: SUCCULENT THANK-YOU GIFTS
Scrap Denim COASTERS
OBJECTS OF CURIOSITY: ANCIENT TIMES
A BRANCH of Beauty • We love the soft, natural look of this stunning backdrop created by Denise Andrade-Kroon (@faesoul). Choose a collection of bottles, secure with twine, and attach to a branch. Add water and some flower sprigs for a hint of artful romance in your room.
Rainbow Spectrum
A GIFT BAG REDO
Broken Glass POTPOURRI
Made by Hand
Billlowy Blouse PILLOWCASES • A rip or stain on a favorite white shirt or tank top doesn’t necessarily mean it’s destined to be thrown out. Recycle those pretty whites into charming, soft pillowcases. Stitch old blouses...