With easy step-by-step instructions, this book will help kids get creative and recycle and repurpose their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From bottle-top pop art to felted tin-can organizers, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Great tips and advice on reusing, garage sales, and spotting treasures are also provided. So start your upcycling with these fabric, paper, metal, glass & ceramics, and odds & ends projects. Book includes: visual supply & tool lists, step-by-step instructions and photos, fun advice & tips, and safety information.

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**From Trash to Treasure Unleash Your Creative Potential with Upcycling** Imagine turning everyday waste into extraordinary creations that not only beautify your home but also contribute to a healthier planet. Dive into "From Trash to Treasure," an ultimate guide that shows you how to transform discarded items into stunning, functional masterpieces. ### Chapter Highlights **Introduction to Creative Upcycling** Discover the fascinating world of upcycling. Learn the difference between upcycling and recycling, understand the significant environmental benefits, and gather the essential tools and materials you’ll need to get started safely and effectively. **Transforming Glass Bottles and Jars** Turn ordinary glass bottles and jars into elegant vases, chic storage solutions, and unique candle holders. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to create beautiful accents for your home. **Repurposing Tin Cans** Explore inventive ways to upcycle tin cans into planters, lanterns, and organizational systems. These practical projects are perfect for adding a rustic charm to your spaces. **Upcycling Wooden Pallets** From rustic furniture to home decor items and outdoor pallet projects, transform wooden pallets into valuable, handcrafted treasures that stand out in any setting. **Recycling Paper and Cardboard** Master the art of paper mache, decorative storage boxes, and recycled paper stationery. Turn simple paper and cardboard into decorative and functional items that impress. **Reinventing Fabric Scraps and Old Clothing** Discover creative uses for fabric scraps and old clothing. Make patchwork quilts, rag rugs, and fashion accessories that showcase your personal style and ingenuity. **Transforming Plastic Bottles and Containers** Convert plastic waste into elegant planters, decorative home accessories, and functional household items. These projects offer an inspiring and eco-friendly approach to decorating. **Repurposing Old Furniture** Learn techniques for painting, refinishing, and converting old furniture into brand-new creations. Turn forgotten pieces into stylish, practical additions to your home. **Turning Trash into Art** Harness your artistic side by creating sculptures, wall art, and functional pieces from waste materials. Each project is designed to inspire and challenge you creatively. **Upcycling Electronic Waste** Craft unique items from old computer parts, CDs, DVDs, and more. Discover inventive ways to repurpose tech waste and reduce e-waste impact. With chapters covering everything from kitchen waste to seasonal decorations, kids' crafts to sustainable habits, “From Trash to Treasure” is your go-to resource for upcycling inspiration. Embrace the thrill of transforming trash into treasure, and join a global movement to make the world a more beautiful, sustainable place. Dive in and start your upcycling journey today!

A recycler's guide to creative crafts.

Transform junk mail, newspapers, and old phone books into beautiful handmade paper in just minutes! With a simple technique that requires only a blender and some water, Trash-to-Treasure Papermaking shows you how to create unique sheets in a variety of shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. Learn how to incorporate your handmade paper into diverse projects that include invitations, bound books, paper bowls, and ornaments. Let your creativity shine as you explore the fun and simple art of papermaking.

Using easy-to-follow techniques, a box of broken china turns into a gorgeous mosaic clock, or milk cartons transform into gleaming Christmas ornaments. Includes more than 200 projects, all accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions, and a full-color photo of each finished project. 200 photos.

Focus on Comprehension offers three levels of differentiated activities designed to help children develop a wide range of comprehension skills. Already a popular solution for SATs comprehension practice, this new programme follows the range of texts and objectives required by the National Literacy Strategy Framework for Teaching.