'Crafty by Nature Contest' Contest

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Ceramic Woven Basket

sahx17, member | April 14th, 20092 comments

I made this basket by weaving strips of clay and then firing it in the kiln. I glazed it with a Yellow Ocher color and then fired it again.

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flowerart

flowerart, member | April 14th, 2009

made entirely from pressed flowers, leaves and botanical materials including corn husk basket and white poplar leaf bunny...eggs are made of assorted blooms including daffodil, pansies and...

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Shellz Tote

Lorine, member | April 14th, 20093 comments

A thrift store bedspread was the base for this useful yet stylish tote. Buttons, buttons and more buttons were sewnon following the pattern in the matlisse bedspread. The lining was another thrift...

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Pressed Flower Delights

NeedlesandTees, member | April 14th, 20091 comment

In the first photo is a pressed flower bouquet picture I created. I crocheted a flat circle with organic cotton brown yarn, and glued it down to the background for the "vase". The background is a...

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We're The Tiny Pine Cone Trio!!!

NeedlesandTees, member | April 14th, 20093 comments

These are 3 pine cone dolls that I made out of pine cones I collected last winter November 2008. After cleaning out the pine cones, and storing them away, I took them out to create these dolls just...

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Pine Cone Angel

NeedlesandTees, member | April 14th, 20091 comment

I made this Pine cone angel out of a medium small pinecone that I found on the ground at our community park. This was in November of 2008. I cleaned it and saved it. Now, I made an angel out of...

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Upcycled Analog Clocks

MercMom, member | April 13th, 2009

I saved these clocks from the junkpile by giving them facelifts and turning them into functional art objects. Two are little travel alarms, the right size for a small art shot on your...

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Wind-y Bolero

WendyQM, member | April 13th, 20095 comments

I made this wind-inspired bolero using Cal Patch's design. I used an old turtleneck I bought from a thrift store and restyled it into the ruffly cardigan. For the "wind in the trees" motif, I...

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Upcycled Felted Arm Warmers

earthagreen, member | April 12th, 20094 comments

A simple project for a moth-eaten sweater. Felted sleeves are cut and buttonholes made for the thumbs. The flower appliques are cut from the yolk of the same sweater and embellished with beads...

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Willow Frame Dream Catcher

Northernstitcher, member | April 12th, 2009

Inspired by the elements of the earth and water, this dream catcher has a willow frame (cut willow branches are replenished naturally), recycled bead to represent the spider spinning the web could...

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Sandy Beach necklace & earrings ~ Shells gathered by me at Hatteras, recycled beads

outpostomega, member | April 12th, 2009

Handmade necklace and earrings made from sea tumbled mussel shells from Cape Hatteras beach combined with recycled glass and wooden beads.

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Easter Bunny House Made from Pizza Box

Nightcats, member | April 11th, 20091 comment

This Easter Bunny House is made from a discarded pizza box and decorated with scrapbook papers, three dimensional stickers, a glass bead, ribbon, glitter, and small wooden shapes.

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Embroidered Linen Purse

amysewcreative, member | April 11th, 20094 comments

Purse created from vintage embroidered linens and cotton fabrics, vintage buttons

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Upcycled Denim Apron

amysewcreative, member | April 11th, 20093 comments

Apron made from Levi's and cotton left-overs

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Vintage Barkcloth Purse

amysewcreative, member | April 11th, 20092 comments

Purse made from vintage barkcloth curtain

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barrel

erikasart, member | April 11th, 2009

This was created using old wooden barrel slats and the original wooden rings, along with wire, nails and type pieces found on my many adventures to the quarry near our house.

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ReFashioned Denim Hat

Glorious_Hats, member | April 11th, 2009

Like many of the hats I refashion, found this one in a Thrift Store. (tangential tip here: At the end of a season, one can often pick up new with tag hats in thrift stores. Or choose ones that can be...

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recycled butter containers

domenicogifts, member | April 11th, 20094 comments

using some of my leftover yarn I restyled these butter tubs to hold my sewing supplies or anything else I needed to keep together

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Crocheted and recycled bag

anasousa, member | April 11th, 20091 comment

This was a bag I made in crochet and the lining was made from a blouse I found in a flee market I thought it was ideal for the design. I used a botton from a jacket I didn' use anymore and the...

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APRON MADE FROM REPURPOSED JEANS SKIRT BACK

Debbsie, member | April 11th, 20095 comments

Apron made from repurposed jeans skirt back.

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hand carve pressed leaf sculpture

happymoumou, member | April 11th, 200910 comments

hand sculpture beautiful design on a fall leaf :)

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Eco-Friendly Coffee Cozy

flappergirlcreations, member | April 11th, 2009

Go green while you show off your sassy style with this adorable coffee cup cozy featuring an embroidered bright pink bicycle.This cozy can be used again and again, and will help keep your hands cool...

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Humpack Whale Embroidery Hoop Art

ScribbleNation, member | April 8th, 2009

A piece of handmade artwork created from felt & thread, and displayed on a large embroidery hoop. These lovely humpback whales were cut freehand from a combination of repurposed and recycled...

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Saved from the landfill

Pinky57, member | April 7th, 20092 comments

My brother found this tattered wicker sofa at the dump and asked me to bring it back to life for him. I used outdoor fabric so it would hold up to years more of use. As I took it apart I...

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Crafty by Nature Contest

Make projects inspired by nature's elements (earth, wind, fire, water). Our contributors offer inspiration here.

Crafters must use any combination of recycled materials, items from nature (yes, we mean pinecones!, etc) and eco-friendly products (like those in our green buying guide.

Enter your projects by April 22nd to be eligible to win:

Grand Prize: Yudu screenprinting machine

3 Runners Up: Red Heart Yarn Prize Package:

-A Red Heart Eco-Friendly Tote

-A Red Heart Refreshing Throw Pattern (LW1669)

-Yarn to make the Refreshing Throw: Red Heart Eco-Ways yarn--3 skeins, Blue Cloud (1821), Petal (3372), Oyster (3313), and Lichen (1615)

-Red Hearts Eco-Ways yarn --2 skeins Aquarium (3520)

-Susan Bates Bamboo handle hook (13206), size 5mm{US H-8}

See Official Rules for details.