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!
- Lemon Sugar Hand Scrub – Under the Table and Dreaming
- Paint Sample Coasters – The Crafty CPA
- Sweater Pillows – Centsational Girl
- Grocery Bag Wallet – EcoKaren
- Yarn Scrap Bowl – Carolyn’s Homework
- Bottle Cap Serving Tray – Sweet Something Beautiful
- Wool Felt Magnets – Everything Etsy
- Dictionary Art – Brooklyn Limestone
- Shrinky Dink Jewelry – Just Something I Made
- Candy Wrapper Patchwork Belt – Lil Blue Boo
- Repurposed Book Sewing Kit – STC Craft
- Recycled Magazine Jewelry – CraftStylish
- Newspaper Basket – How About Orange
- Felted Soap – Rhythm of the Home
- T-Shirt Pillow – Ruffles and Stuff
- Beeswax Candles – Kanelstrand
- Recycled Bottle Birdfeeder – Centsational Girl
- Handmade Books – Pioneer Woman
- Coiled Magazine Coasters – Saved By Love Creations
- Menswear Stuffed Bunny – Martha Stewart
- Picture Frame Serving Tray – Better Homes and Gardens
- Wine Cork Basket – Chica and Jo
- Sweet Heart Sugar Cubes – Craft Passion
- Beeswax Candles {hand dipped} – FIMBY
- Shell Frame – Everything Etsy
- Book Safe – All Free Crafts
- Soda Can Bracelet – The Greenest Dollar
- Chalkboard Planter Pots – Design Sponge
- Recycled Notebooks – Martha Stewart
- Acorn Bird Feeder – Design Sponge
- Green Terrarium – Inhabitat
- Wool Dryer Balls – Good Mama
- Coiled Paper Basket – Esprit Cabane
- T-Shirt Bag – Martha Stewart
- Custom Notepads – Chica and Jo
- Herb Soap – Henry Happened
- Menswear Mouse Toy – Martha Stewart
- Handmade Paper – Craft Daisies
- Handmade Goat Soap – Lather and Lotions
- T-Shirt Yarn – EcoKaren
- Wine Bottle Candle Holders – Wedding Bee
- Herbal Fire Starters – WholeLiving
- Junk Mail Paper Beads – The {NewNew}
- Book Bead Necklace – The Smallest Forest
- Phone Book Pen Organizer – Chica and Jo
- Monogram Button Pillow – Come On, Ileene
- Recycled Magazine Coasters – Re-Nest
- License Plate Memo Board – MAKE
- Bottle Cap Magnets – Everyday Lovely
- Tea Soap Tutorial – Cucumbersome
- T-Shirt Flower – Emily’s Little World
- Oxford Napkins – WholeLiving
- Mini Light Fixture Terrarium – Bluet and Clover
- Braided T-Shirt Bag – Chichidee Handmade
- Paint Chip Necklace – Infarrantly Creative
- Conversation Marshmallows – Come On, Ileene
- Sheet Music Tray – Centsational Girl
- Recycled Lunch Bag – Made By Lex
- Candy Wrapper Pouch – Punkin Patterns
- Jersey Knit Bracelet – V and Co.
- Embroidered Portraits – Country Living
- Woven Rag Rug – Craft Passion
- Lace Containers – Urban Comfort
- Lip Balm – Beautylish
- Wool Felt Bookmarks – Everything Etsy
- T-Shirt Memory Quilt – EcoKaren
- Recycled Dog Collar – Keyka Lou Patterns
- Friendship Puzzle Necklace – Planet Green
- Cork Trivets – WholeLiving
- Water Bottle Cookie Packaging – Paper, Plate and Plane
- Vintage Fork Napkin Rings – Brooklyn Limestone
- Homemade Dog Treats – Come On, Ileene
- Felt Ball Cat Toy – Martha Stewart
- Recycled Grocery Tote – Dana Made It
- T-Shirt Clutch – Made By Lex
- Light Bulb Vases – Pizzazzerie
- Modern Birdfeeder – Life on the Balcony
- Vinyl Record Bowl – CasaSugar
- Recycled T-Shirt Dishcloths – Dollar Store Crafts
- Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins – Design Sponge
- Tree Coasters – Country Living
- Recycled Gift Card Bracelet – CindyYShaw
- Mason Jar Sewing Kit – Say Yes to Hoboken
- Typography Clay Pots – Everything Etsy {Burlap & Blue}
- Recycled Wool Sweater Blanket – Homade Holiday
- Recycled Soap Box Mini Book – Creativity Prompt
- T-Shirt Ruffle Hat – Tao of Craft
- Recycled Book Handbag – Curbly
- Sweater Leaf Scarf – Grosgrain
- Recycled Paper Magnets – Sei Lifestyle
- Paper Apple Sculpture – Cheeky Magpie
- Recycled Slippers – Sew Green
- Modern Candle Holders – Mark Montano
- Recycled Wool Mittens – Lucky Star Lane
- Rosette Headband – Lolly Jane Boutique
- Wool Laptop or Diaper Bag – Not Dabbling In Normal
- Recycled T-Shirt Scarf– Joy Beadworks
- Glass Jar Photo Frames – Rikki Hibbert
- Fabric Scrap Necklace – Smaller
- Tea Cup Bird Feeders – Something Wonderful
- Brick Succulent Planters – Ready Made
Why spend a ton on gifts when you can go green???
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Here’s a little something extra for your home…
Check out 101 Green Home Decor Tutorials to make your home beautiful on a budget!
Have you finished a green project lately?
~Kim
Hooked on Tutorials? Check out these lists on EverythingEtsy.com:
Vanessa says
Woo! Thanks for mentioning my project. I’m blown away by the paint sample coasters!
mel mccarthy says
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.
samsstuff says
Great list! There are so many fun things here to try.
Malaika says
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!
Michele says
LOVE these posts!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Peony and Thistle says
Great tutorials! I LOVE this post – right up my street! Thanks so much!
Beth says
This is great…thanks so much for going to all the hard work to put this list together!
Suzonne says
Thank you for including me on this list. I ended up discovering so many other amazing projects!
{oc cottage} says
hey! how awesome are you???!!! thx a million for this!
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Organic lotion bars says
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.
MCatherine says
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!
Tricia says
I love 101 tutorials. Thanks for always coming up with such thoughtful posts.
Anna M. says
Sweet! Definitely bookmarking this.
Anya says
What an amazing list. Thank you for wonderful ideas!
Laura says
Great list! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Megan says
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.
Ramya says
Lovely ideas! Thank you for the collection.
Keiko says
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!
Mônica says
Muito lindo seu site, adorei os tutoriais. Parabéns!!
Vanessa says
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)
Erica says
It’s 2018 and I still refer to these tutorials because that’s how great they are!
yahoo mail says
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!
golu dolls says
looking good
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