Creatively Reuse Extra Luggage (Suitcases and Backpacks)
A suitcase can be a cat tree and a backpack can be a giant puppet – get creative ideas to make with unwanted or broken luggage.
Dollhouse Furniture from Recycled Materials
Did you make dollhouse furniture when you were small? Maybe a sleeping bag from a sock? Check out the world of modern dollhouse accessorizing!
Recycled Art Contests
To engage people in your community in creative reuse, a recycled art contest is a great way to inspire people from many ages and backgrounds.
Christmas Trees from Recycled Materials
Did you know you can make Christmas trees from scrap wood, cardboard, plastic, metal and fabric? There are so many more choices than chopping down a tree or buying a plastic one.
Halloween Costumes from Recycled Materials
Homemade costumes are more memorable than store-bought ones, but if you really want to stand out – try making a Halloween costume from recycled materials.
Maker Faires and Community Events
Trashmagination had a table at KIDfest. In this podcast, I share observations about what worked and what didn’t, and how it can help me focus my Trashmagination energies going forward.
Wedding Dress Repurposing
Your wedding dress can live in your closet for decades “just in case” you find a use for it. But what if your dress could help another bride? Get ideas on where to donate or sell your dress, as well as projects to transforms your dress into a keepsake.
Broken Crayons and Dried-Out Markers
It’s time to buy school supplies in North America. My kids have a pile of crayon nubs and dried-out markers from last year, so I got to work testing ideas for creative reuse!
Scrap Wood Reuse
Wood makes up about 6 percent of the waste stream in the United States – so get inspired to make simple projects from scrap wood.
Shark Anatomy Model from Recycled Plastic
For Shark Week, Trashmagination shares the story of the shark anatomy model made from recycled materials, hopefully the first in a series of other species.
Neck Ties and Dress Shirts: Creative Reuse Ideas for Father’s Day
Get inspired this Father’s Day to remove an under-utilized tie from the closet and make it into something more fun.
Creative Reuse of Stuffed Toys
What can you do once your children outgrow their stuffed toys other than throw them in the trash?
Making Items with Juice Pouches and Flexible Food Packaging
Juice pouches are easy to sew with a regular sewing machine and I have made vests, bags and backpacks from them.
Trash Fashion
Trash fashion is clothing made from trash or recyclable materials.
Recycled Plastic Cap Crafts
Plastic caps are a versatile and plentiful medium for creative reuse experimentation.
Mattress and Box Spring Recycling
There are better options for creative reuse of mattresses and box springs than ever before.
Creative Reuse of Worn Out or Mismatched Socks
What can you do with all those lonely socks?
Valentines and Business Cards from Recycled Maps
Creatively reuse your old printed maps into Valentines with the inspiring message of “Follow Your Heart” or make business cards for your local business from maps.
Wine Corks – Easy to Reuse
If you are interested in trying out creative reuse, but you are not sure what material to collect, wine corks are a great place to start.
New Uses for Old Trophies
Do you have a box of old trophies that are gathering dust? Find places to send them or crafts to make with them.
Creative Reuse Lessons from Weaving Plastic Bags
Three key values of Trashmagination that were reinforced by my recent work weaving plastic bags on my floor loom into gorgeous colorful mats