DIY Upcycled Fruit Basket

Fun Weekend Project!!!
                                                               




 This basket, again made from a recycled, upcycled paper grocery bag, is a bit taller and without the handle, but could be a template for many other versions.

Though it is a natural fit for a fruit basket, this upcycled creation could be used in many ways; a gift basket of cookies, a flower basket, a basket to organize your desk. What a perfect use for your paper grocery bags!

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Make Your Own Cards - Upcycle

Make Your Own Cards

...is an Eco-friendlier Gift!

In a world where conversation is just a click away, greeting cards, post cards and letters have become a rare treat.

Think back to the last time you received a hand-written message from a friend or family member. The excitement of finding a special note in your mailbox is one that you can give to someone any time of the year.

No special occasion is necessary to send a greeting - after all, it's the thought that counts!

Don't wait for someone else to write the perfect card for you! Make your own and send a personalized greeting to the ones you love. With just a few simple supplies and the right attitude, anyone can create memorable cards that will be cherished. Making your own cards is not only rewarding, but better for the environment, too.

Upcycled Packaging - Gift Wrap

holiday packaging ideas

my etsy pick of the day today (a set of hand by hand photo postcards by nestausa) is wrapped so nicely, i just had to do a post on it as inspiration for wrapping gifts this year. i'm so fond of kraft paper and the idea of punching holes on the side like that with twine and embellishing it with a lovely seal really appeals to me.

  

I thought I'd share a few of my family DIY projects for the holidays as we head into the home stretch this year.

Wrap all of your gifts in "upcycled" DIY Holiday giftwrapping

Step 1: Cut the paper shopping bag open and remove the handles. Remove the flap formed by the bottom of the bag so that you have 1 large sheet of brown paper.
Tip: Use the cotton setting and iron the wrinkles out of your bag.

Step 2: Wrap your present using your shopping bag, just as you would normally wrap a present. You can add a strip of newspaper or an old map around the present. Another option is to use stamps or a little glitter to spruce up your brown bag.

                                

Step 3: Cut a strip of fabric from your recycled sweater/T-shirt. Tie this strip of fabric around your present. Don't fret if you don't have an old sweater lying around; take a look around your house for items you might be able to use to embellish your gifts. Old brooches or buttons work great as "bows." Be creative! 

Step 4: Using a craft punch, punch a gift tag out of old cereal boxes (or whatever cardboard material you might have around the house). You can paint or glitter over the writing on the tag but I personally loved the original recycled look.


                            

Step 5: Place the present under your tree until Christmas (or Hanukkah) morning!