Why I Craft and Upcycle with Recyclables

Crafting with items that might otherwise go to a landfill is my way of recycling creatively. Some items become keepsakes like my junk journals. Other things get reused at least one more time.

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Getting Out of My Comfort Zone

It’s so easy to rush out and buy supplies. It’s convenient. It’s easy. I don’t have to think too hard.

That’s the problem though.

Buying a craft item such as a sticker, washi tape, decorative paper is exciting. It’s pretty. It looks great on my projects, but I can make so much myself.

Our food and gas prices have gone up at a concerning rate but so have other things like clothes and craft supplies. I craft on a strict budget which is why making my own supplies is so beneficial.

I want to be as environmentally friendly as I can while still doing what I love.

Challenge My Creativity

By finding ways to repurpose random items, I’m challenging my creativity. I’m forced to think outside the box.