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Friday, April 26, 2013

Recycling plastic bags


I decided after returning home with yet another pile of
plastic bags...
That it was about time I started to think about recycling.

Now I do normally recycle my plastic bags 
but not quite
like this...
 


After reading a few tutorials I started to make some "plastic yarn"...
Which was very easy.


I did workout very quickly that you need a larger hook
 to make the crocheting easier.

I used a size 10mm.


and before too long I had a recycled plastic bag, bag.

complete with a bit of plastic flower bling...

So why not give it a go,

at least it will cost you nothing...

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19 comments:

  1. homemade@myplaceApril 26, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    so clever!!!!
    thank you, xxxx Ale

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  2. JennieApril 26, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Its quite different to crocheting wool isn't it!? I've made a crochet tea cup out of plastic bags for an exhibition - turned out way better than I thought it would! love it!!

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  3. RosettaApril 26, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Bravissima, grazie !

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  4. FrancesApril 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    I've also done some plastic bag crocheting. I made large tote bag for a friend to use to take things to the beach. It did turn out very well, and was easy once I got comfortable with the "tension" of the plastic strips.

    It's a great way to re-use plastic.

    xo

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  5. StelApril 27, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Brave girl you! I have a recurring sore elbow after trying that - but must admit that I was not crochet-fit back then. I have since started saving green plastic bags again...maybe I'll give another try...

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  6. ClareApril 27, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Wonderful idea, a friend of mine makes these too but by knitting the plastic yarn instead. I've been upcycling old tin cans into fabric covered, storage pots, love a bit of thrifty eco crafting.
    Clare x
    http://summerhousebythesea.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/hello.html

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  7. MariaApril 27, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    ~ I think you and your blog are simply Fabby! who would have thought....with kind thoughts...Maria x

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  8. MeredithApril 27, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Fantastic idea, I have seen this before and now I really want to give it a go.
    hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. JoyApril 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    What a great project Michelle, and of course, waterproof too! I was wondering - is it a bit tricky joining the bags together?
    Thank you for your lovely interesting blog! Joy x

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  10. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Hi There, So nice to hear from you again!!! I think your bag is a fab idea!!! I always forget to take a shopping bag, so every time I come home with yet another plastic bag!!! I wonder how it will work for a mat at the backdoor??!!! Have a fab weekend!!
    Love
    AMarie

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  11. dancing-muffin.blogspot.deApril 29, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Hello,AMAZING,your bag is looking so good.
    And your chicken is happy to be on your picture ;0),nice.
    Happy greetings from germany,
    Ulli

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  12. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I want to try this

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  13. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    very cool

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  15. Fruitful FusionApril 30, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I LOVE it! We've been recycling plastic bags and making some unusual things out of them. You can take a look here: http://fruitfulfusion.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-creative-space-at-courtyard.html

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  16. ~Niki~May 3, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    my friend makes these cool mats for homeless people. she makes them with plastic bags of all types. cool.

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  17. Mrs Twins May 5, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Beautiful work Michelle 'as usual'
    Love Sue / SIBOL x

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  18. ayakaMay 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I love it!
    I want to try this

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  19. HannahAugust 1, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    This is SO cool! I love crafts that involve recycling in a not-completely-obvious way. Do you use it in real life?

    I'd love to see you and some of your work on Kollabora, the crafting and DIY community. I always want to be friends with people whose taste is cute and green at the same time.

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