Make it yourself - recycled craft ideas you can make at home

Make your own desirable objects from discarded things
At Eco Emporia we don’t just sell recycled gifts and crafts, we like making them as well. It’s great fun and really satisfying to transform unwanted objects in to something new and unique.  We’ve put together some of our favourite projects below. We add new projects regularly - register your email and we'll let you know when.

Once you’ve had a go, why not shop online to see the desirable objects our expert artists, designers and craftspeople have made.

  No sew pouch
Use our quick & easy origami folding technique on fabric to create a handy pouch - with a multitude of uses. More
 

Previous eco craft projects
 
View our t shirt table runner recycled craft project

T-Shirt Table Runner
T-shirts which are too worn out for the charity shop can be cut into strips and knitted into a decorative mini runner perfect for small tables, mantelpieces or window sills.

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View our greetings notebook recycled craft project

Greetings Notebook
A quick and easy project which turns a favourite greetings card into a practical, scrap paper notebook.

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View our peep hole bookmark recycled craft project Peephole Bookmark
Use a craft punch, wallpaper remnants and the page of an unwanted book to create an intriguing bookmark.

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View our off cut cuff recycled craft project

Off-Cut Cuff
Use up fabric scraps from past projects by creating your own unique tactile bracelet.

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View our  lost and found brooch recycled craft project

Lost & Found Brooch
Delve into your treasure trove of buttons, beads and broken jewellery to create a personalised brooch unlike any other.

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