Tribe.net. Local Connections Cindy http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/5ee07205-e7bf-4d46-8210-1470ab4dfb3a#978dabc1-6d1c-4816-9870-4670e26aa529 2007-06-30T15:25:35Z 2007-06-30T15:25:35Z

Above are a few of my free crochet patterns for items made from plastic bag yarn or plarn as some people are calling it now. Here is my tutorial with pictures on how to make plastic bag yarn http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/17/instructions-for-cutting-plastic-bags-creating-recycled-plastic-yarn/. Here is the link for my tutorial on using vcr vhs tape as yarn http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/06/03/how-to-use-vcr-vhs-tape-as-yarn/. I have several free patterns for crocheting bags with vcr tape so check it out at http://www.myrecycledbags.com. If anyone needs any help or questions about crocheting with recycled materials, please PM as I love to share and help others with recycled crafts. Cindy http://www.myrecycledbags.com My website dedicated to recycling & crafting!

Cindy 2007-06-30T15:25:35Z $item.owner.firstName http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/5ee07205-e7bf-4d46-8210-1470ab4dfb3a#239f096a-74db-4475-800c-7a590a72acca 2007-06-30T15:03:06Z 2007-06-30T15:03:06Z

I subscribe to a mag called back home, last year (2006), they had a kid craft article, it was how to make a purse and wallet out juice boxes (no recyclable) I don't remember the exact date, but at their site. www.backhomemagazine.com, they have an index, you may be able to get a copy of the article, it was very rudementary, and they were really cute, very clorful.

$item.owner.firstName 2007-06-30T15:03:06Z MaryEllen http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/5ee07205-e7bf-4d46-8210-1470ab4dfb3a#66949c61-3b17-4f9e-b74d-d0d9af2570e3 2007-06-30T07:24:20Z 2007-06-30T07:24:20Z

Instructions for making the plastic bag "yarn" http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/bag%20cutting%20instructions.html crochet plastic bag tote http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/Plastic%20Bag%20tote.html crochet plastic bag bag http://vegancrochet.wordpress.com/about/ plastic bag coasters http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/24/crocheted-plastic-bag-coasters/ plastic bag pot scrubbers http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/06/10/pot-scrubber-crocheted-from-plastic-bags/ plastic bag yarn pot http://www.10000greatideas.com/ideadet.php?iid=635 plastic bag yarn snowflake http://www.10000greatideas.com/ideadet.php?iid=638 recycled plastic bag granny square tote http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/10/free-granny-square-bag-pattern-recycled-plastic-bags/ recycled plastic shoulder bag http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/03/29/crochet-a-recycled-plastic-shoulder-bag/ round plastic bag tote http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/round%20plastic%20bag%20tote.html love all-ways, mem

MaryEllen 2007-06-30T07:24:20Z Kathryn http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/5ee07205-e7bf-4d46-8210-1470ab4dfb3a#55306134-1b7d-4a42-9f2c-f0f1f13fbf3b 2007-06-30T06:48:38Z 2007-06-30T06:48:38Z

I've become more and more inspired to try and reduce the amount of trash I throw away (apartment compost bin, cloth grocery bags, and of course classic recycling of bottles and paper etc). I have a temporary job working for my city's park system, bringing free toys and crafts around to different parks, and started collecting recyclables and tossables and crafty things to do with them (ecological and economical). Any suggestions? Additionally, I've seen lots of purses and things woven from empty food containers. I found the thread about crocheting using plastic bags (awesome!) and wanted to know if anyone had any other ideas or patterns for that? I'm having trouble finding those instructions online!

Kathryn 2007-06-30T06:48:38Z