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101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials

By Kim Layton 26 Comments

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These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see.  Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go!

There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!!  They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies.

You might need to grab a few extra recycling bins, but it’s worth it!  If you’re looking for Green Home Decor Tutorials, don’t miss the end of the post!

  1. Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub – Under the Table and Dreaming
  2. Paint Sample Coasters – The Crafty CPA
  3. Sweater Pillows – Centsational Girl
  4. Grocery Bag Wallet – EcoKaren
  5. Yarn Scrap Bowl – Carolyn’s Homework
  6. Bottle Cap Serving Tray – Sweet Something Beautiful
  7. Wool Felt Magnets – Everything Etsy
  8. Dictionary Art – Brooklyn Limestone
  9. Shrinky Dink Jewelry – Just Something I Made
  10. Candy Wrapper Patchwork Belt – Lil Blue Boo
  11. Repurposed Book Sewing Kit – STC Craft
  12. Recycled Magazine Jewelry – CraftStylish
  13. Newspaper Basket – How About Orange
  14. Felted Soap – Rhythm of the Home
  15. T-Shirt Pillow – Ruffles and Stuff
  16. Beeswax Candles – Kanelstrand
  17. Recycled Bottle Birdfeeder – Centsational Girl
  18. Handmade Books – Pioneer Woman
  19. Coiled Magazine Coasters – Saved By Love Creations
  20. Menswear Stuffed Bunny – Martha Stewart
  21. Picture Frame Serving Tray – Better Homes and Gardens
  22. Wine Cork Basket – Chica and Jo
  23. Sweet Heart Sugar Cubes – Craft Passion
  24. Beeswax Candles {hand dipped} – FIMBY
  25. Shell Frame – Everything Etsy
  26. Book Safe – All Free Crafts
  27. Soda Can Bracelet – The Greenest Dollar
  28. Chalkboard Planter Pots – Design Sponge
  29. Recycled Notebooks – Martha Stewart
  30. Acorn Bird Feeder – Design Sponge
  31. Green Terrarium – Inhabitat
  32. Wool Dryer Balls – Good Mama
  33. Coiled Paper Basket – Esprit Cabane
  34. T-Shirt Bag – Martha Stewart
  35. Custom Notepads – Chica and Jo
  36. Herb Soap – Henry Happened
  37. Menswear Mouse Toy – Martha Stewart
  38. Handmade Paper – Craft Daisies
  39. Handmade Goat Soap – Lather and Lotions
  40. T-Shirt Yarn – EcoKaren
  41. Wine Bottle Candle Holders – Wedding Bee
  42. Herbal Fire Starters – WholeLiving
  43. Junk Mail Paper Beads – The {NewNew}
  44. Book Bead Necklace – The Smallest Forest
  45. Phone Book Pen Organizer – Chica and Jo
  46. Monogram Button Pillow – Come On, Ileene
  47. Recycled Magazine Coasters – Re-Nest
  48. License Plate Memo Board – MAKE
  49. Bottle Cap Magnets – Everyday Lovely
  50. Tea Soap Tutorial – Cucumbersome
  51. T-Shirt Flower – Emily’s Little World
  52. Oxford Napkins – WholeLiving
  53. Mini Light Fixture Terrarium – Bluet and Clover
  54. Braided T-Shirt Bag – Chichidee Handmade
  55. Paint Chip Necklace – Infarrantly Creative
  56. Conversation Marshmallows – Come On, Ileene
  57. Sheet Music Tray – Centsational Girl
  58. Recycled Lunch Bag – Made By Lex
  59. Candy Wrapper Pouch – Punkin Patterns
  60. Jersey Knit Bracelet – V and Co.
  61. Embroidered Portraits – Country Living
  62. Woven Rag Rug – Craft Passion
  63. Lace Containers – Urban Comfort
  64. Lip Balm – Beautylish
  65. Wool Felt Bookmarks – Everything Etsy
  66. T-Shirt Memory Quilt – EcoKaren
  67. Recycled Dog Collar – Keyka Lou Patterns
  68. Friendship Puzzle Necklace – Planet Green
  69. Cork Trivets – WholeLiving
  70. Water Bottle Cookie Packaging – Paper, Plate and Plane
  71. Vintage Fork Napkin Rings – Brooklyn Limestone
  72. Homemade Dog Treats – Come On, Ileene
  73. Felt Ball Cat Toy – Martha Stewart
  74. Recycled Grocery Tote – Dana Made It
  75. T-Shirt Clutch – Made By Lex
  76. Light Bulb Vases – Pizzazzerie
  77. Modern Birdfeeder – Life on the Balcony
  78. Vinyl Record Bowl – CasaSugar
  79. Recycled T-Shirt Dishcloths – Dollar Store Crafts
  80. Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins – Design Sponge
  81. Tree Coasters – Country Living
  82. Recycled Gift Card Bracelet – CindyYShaw
  83. Mason Jar Sewing Kit – Say Yes to Hoboken
  84. Typography Clay Pots – Everything Etsy {Burlap & Blue}
  85. Recycled Wool Sweater Blanket – Homade Holiday
  86. Recycled Soap Box Mini Book – Creativity Prompt
  87. T-Shirt Ruffle Hat – Tao of Craft
  88. Recycled Book Handbag – Curbly
  89. Sweater Leaf Scarf – Grosgrain
  90. Recycled Paper Magnets – Sei Lifestyle
  91. Paper Apple Sculpture – Cheeky Magpie
  92. Recycled Slippers – Sew Green
  93. Modern Candle Holders – Mark Montano
  94. Recycled Wool Mittens – Lucky Star Lane
  95. Rosette Headband – Lolly Jane Boutique
  96. Wool Laptop or Diaper Bag – Not Dabbling In Normal
  97. Recycled T-Shirt Scarf– Joy Beadworks
  98. Glass Jar Photo Frames – Rikki Hibbert
  99. Fabric Scrap Necklace – Smaller
  100. Tea Cup Bird Feeders – Something Wonderful
  101. Brick Succulent Planters – Ready Made

Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green???

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Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my 101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends!

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Check out 101 Green Home Decor Tutorials to make your home beautiful on a budget!

Have you finished a green project lately?

~Kim

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Comments

  1. Vanessa says

    November 22, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Woo! Thanks for mentioning my project. I’m blown away by the paint sample coasters!

    Reply
  2. mel mccarthy says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Thank You ever so much for this link list. I have had recycling on the brain this year, and these tutorials are so varied & fun.

    Reply
  3. samsstuff says

    November 23, 2011 at 4:01 am

    Great list! There are so many fun things here to try.

    Reply
  4. Malaika says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:59 am

    These ideas are AMAZING! Can’t wait ’til after the holiday rush to take a little time to play with some of them! 🙂

    As always, thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Michele says

    November 23, 2011 at 5:11 pm

    LOVE these posts!!
    Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  6. Peony and Thistle says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Great tutorials! I LOVE this post – right up my street! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  7. Beth says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    This is great…thanks so much for going to all the hard work to put this list together!

    Reply
  8. Suzonne says

    November 26, 2011 at 8:45 am

    Thank you for including me on this list. I ended up discovering so many other amazing projects!

    Reply
  9. {oc cottage} says

    November 26, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    hey! how awesome are you???!!! thx a million for this!

    m ^..^

    Reply
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    November 26, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Omg, I had to write to tell you about how incredible this bars are! I have been using them just a week now, they feel so good on my skin, they’re hard to stop using! But most amazing part is the way they made me feel, I truly did feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and love….out of nowhere it seems.. I suddenly started remembering people in my life I had not thought about in awhile and I called them to tell them how much I appreciated having them in my life.

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  11. MCatherine says

    November 27, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I’m as green as Kermit the Frog! Made ribbon rose pins/hair clips for granddaughters and coworkers + all my Hide A Heart products are green because they are REUSABLE! Hooray!

    Reply
  12. Tricia says

    November 28, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I love 101 tutorials. Thanks for always coming up with such thoughtful posts.

    Reply
  13. Anna M. says

    December 24, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Sweet! Definitely bookmarking this.

    Reply
  14. Anya says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:54 am

    What an amazing list. Thank you for wonderful ideas!

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    January 5, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Great list! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Megan says

    April 23, 2012 at 6:23 am

    Thank you, thank you for another great collection of projects. So many wonderful gift ideas to make when I can take a break from sewing aprons.

    Reply
  17. Ramya says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Lovely ideas! Thank you for the collection.

    Reply
  18. Keiko says

    July 21, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    So many brilliantly creative ideas. Actually, like the shrinky dink bracelet shown, I learned making shrinky dink magnet somewhere else, and I made some for my Etsy shop thank you gift;-) I have so much fun making them!

    Reply
  19. Mônica says

    September 1, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Muito lindo seu site, adorei os tutoriais. Parabéns!!

    Reply
  20. Vanessa says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Hi. Just in case anyone’s looking for #53 under 101 Handmade Gifts (Mini Light Fixture Terrarium), I have an updated link for that:
    http://www.bluetandclover.com/2011/09/air-flair.html
    Thanks!
    Vanessa
    Bluet & Clover (formerly Design Dreams Japan)

    Reply
  21. Erica says

    June 1, 2018 at 5:49 am

    It’s 2018 and I still refer to these tutorials because that’s how great they are!

    Reply
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    June 26, 2018 at 5:23 am

    So many brilliantly creative ideas. Actually, like the shrinky dink bracelet shown, I learned making shrinky dink magnet somewhere else, and I made some for my Etsy shop thank you gift;-) I have so much fun making them!

    Reply
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