Don't throw that out! Saving pieces of parts has tangible results when collected and reused to make something new. Instead of buying a gift, you can make a "gift of the heart" to share with someone special. This way less goes to the landfill and more stays in your wallet!

Check out SWANCC's "Crafts from Trash" for the following ideas:

 

Jewelry Projects
Aluminum Earrings
Bike Tube Bracelets
Paper Beads
T-shirt Necklace

Outdoor Projects
Disappearing Bird Feeder
Hummingbird Feeder
Ice Wreath
Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Paper Projects
Blender Paper Ornaments
Checker Board
Chipboard Note Pads
Picture Frames

Other Projects
Crayon Recycling Activity

 

In addition, there are many websites that offer craft ideas by reusing materials that can be found at home. Here are just a few: