Green Ways to Recycle Jeans That Won't Make You Blue!

Think Blue Jean Baby!

Jeans.  We all have them.  We outgrow them and we wear them out.  We now have solutions.

That's right, we have collected a pocketful of unique ideas for upcycling and repurposing those blue jeans and making something new, affordable and fashionable!  There are a slew of patterns out there for vests, skirts, even slippers. But if you don't want to wear the jeans you sure can find other fun solutions to green the blue.

Not only are the ideas we have collected great for teens, but there are a few that you will find fit for the rest of the family and that includes the family pet and your child's much loved doll!

Button up all your valuables in this he Blue Jean Walletfrom www.craftygemini.blogspot.com

Put it on this stylish Blue Jean Purse from www.handmadenews.org

Put it in the bag From LSWcrittersandcrafts on Etsy

or add a little bling with this less than practical Jean Purse fromwww.sqidoo.com

Head back to school using a Jean Pencil Case found at www.parentingteens.about.com/

and one of my favorites from www.planetforward.ca The Jean Book Coverwith handy pencil pouches...who wouldn't want to carry that!  Why not use sport decals, cars or trains to decorate book covers for boys!

Another cute one from www.planetforward.ca is the Jeans Bib. Would be fun with decorative ribbons for boy or girls, too.

Snuggle up with that baby in this Jean Afghan..or decorate a boys room...Sew simple! 

From www.zensewing.typepad.com

While you are at it,  snuggle up with her doll dressed in this clever Jean Dress found at www.nona.morejohn.com/

Wrap your next gift or send your next letter in a Blue Jean Envelope also from www.silverkeys.wordpress.com

Perfect for the dorm or the home office the Blue jean Organizer!  Us it to hold your Blue Jean Envelopes and other supplies!  Why not that add it to boys room for shoes or toys?  From www.squidoo.com

Don't forget your cell phone?  Make a Phone Holder pouch with 2 pockets and directions from esavebudget.blogspot.com

Oh and the Blue Jean Braided Rug.  This can be  another very clever addition to that boy's room or dorm.  Also found at www.squidoo.com

Let's not forget the family pet.  The Blue Jean Pet Bed.  Cheerfully crafted with alternating colors of the Jeans. From www.www.infobarrel.com

Lastly for the dorm or kitchen.  Two fun ideas.

From www.supereco.com The Jean Potholder.  Tres cute with the alternating fabrics.

From www.squidoo.com The Jean Hot Pad. I have seen napkins made like this also--where you put the utensils in the pocket!  Perhaps a matching set?

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Happy Upcycling! 

Planetpals Spring Journal A Guide To A Greener Spring

Planetpals Spring Journal is chock full of Spring ideas for Healthy Living, Gardening, Spring Holidays and Spring Living.  

Have a healthier family and lifestyle. Great Ideas that Planetpals is known for!  Let us show you the way.  Check out the Spring Journal.  Green Ideas for everyday in Spring.

Spring Theme Recycle Crafts

Edible Food Crafts 4 Spring

Recycle Plastic Eggs

Nature Theme Downloads

Spring Calendar

All Roads Lead to Healthy Biking

How Green Does Your Garden Grow

Give Your Stuff Away Day

Spring Cleaning- How and Where to Get Rid of Anything

Everything Earth Day

Endangered Species Day

Egg-citing Easter Egg Designs Even You

MORE!

These Painted Eggs Are A Natural For Any Age

14 of the simplest egg coloring ideas even you can do.

Egg painting is an ancient art in many cultures.  It has become a tradition to dye eggs for Spring holidays , as well as, a fun activity to do with your family.  

Here are my favorite picks for simple egg art.  Best of all, you don't have to be an artist to do any of these eggs coloring techniques!

Plaid Eggs

Melted Crayon Eggs 

Rubber Band Eggs 

Sticker Eggs 

Rubber Cement Eggs 

Leaf Print Eggs  

Tye Dye Eggs

Paint Stripe Eggs

String Painted Eggs

  

 Cute! Chick Eggs 

Toll Painted Eggs 

 Drizzled Watercolor Eggs 

Geomentric Eggs 

Cartoon Eggs 

Try a fun way of Egg Painting!  It's a natural craft.

Go here for recipes to make these with diy natural dyes.

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Happy March Full Moon!

It's the full moon again Pals!

March full moon names are: Full Worm Moon, Fish Moon, Sleepy Moon, Windy Moon,
Big Famine Moon, Chaste Moon, Death Moon and The Moon When Eyes Are Sore From Bright Snow .
Go here for a complete list of full moon names.

This Month's Full Moon is March 5 1:05 pm EST , New York , USA

According to NASA:

The Full Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:06 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. This moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the Full Crust Moon, the Full Sap Moon, and the Lenten Moon.

This Full Moon is also one of two eclipses this month:

• Mar 5th, 2015: Full Moon Eclipse at 14 degrees Virgo, 1:05 PM
• Mar 20th, 2015: New Moon (Solar) Eclipse at 29 degrees Pisces, 5:36 AM  

March 2015 Moon Phase Dates according to the Farmers Almanac:

(All dates and times are ET. )

	Full Moon: March 5, 1:05 P.M.
	Last Quarter: March 13, 1:48 P.M.
	New Moon: March 20, 5:36 A.M.
	First Quarter: March 27, 3:43 A.M.

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What Is Earth Hour? A Reminder.

Let An Hour Without Power Last A Lifetime!

Watch Planetpals Earth Hour Video

Here, at Planetpals, we believe that Earth Hour should be just the beginning. We want you to think about the energy you use every day after that.

When Is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour is held on the last Saturday of March each year, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.  This year it is being held worldwide on March 28.

What Is Earth Hour?

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change.

Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global conservation movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. The numbers have increased every year! Soon the whole world will participate.

Global landmarks such as the, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

What Can You And Your Kids Do?

We suggest you involve the kids in Earth Hour by attending an event or doing it at home.  Plan it ahead of time.  Make it an annual event that you all look forward to. We suggest No DSS, leapfrogs or Ipods...just good old fashioned entertainment. Let them learn a little about what life was like without energy.

• Hold an annual "Earth Hour Party"!
• If it's warm enough cook out
• Plan a Cold dinner and get everyone involved in planning and making it
• Try playing board games by lantern and radio
• Do an Earth craft
• Teach them about energy, how we use it, discuss how to use it more wisely
• Have them research life before "lights" and talk about what they learned
• Discuss modern inventions effected by energy and talk about the inventors
• Talk about how energy changed society
• Talk about the beautiful things on Earth so that they can appreciate what they do have.  Then give them the tools to learn to care for it!
• For ideas, activities and fun facts go to Planetpals Earthday Pages.

Above all, show them Planetpals Hour Without Power Video (below), so that they will get the message!

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How To Recycle Mardi Gras Beads

A Long List Of Ways To Celebrate With Mardi Gras Beads All Year Long

Recently, while in Tampa,  I went to Gasparilla.  Gasparilla celebrates the arrival of the pirates to Tampa Bay.  Like Mardi Gras it's a big celebration that includes parades, floats and beads.

As I looked around and saw people covered in beads, I could not help but wonder what was going to happen to them once everyone got home!

So, here is my list of ideas to utilize Mardi Gras Beads, as well as, some pretty creative Mardi Gras bead recycle and upcycle ideas:

• Use beads to make costumes 
• Give beads to the kids to play dress up 
• Have a pirate party and decorate with beads
• Use beads for Holiday decorating (A bowl of festive colored beads for New Year, Hanukah, Christmas or use beads to trim your tree and other decorations)
• Use beads in crafts (see some ideas below)
• Donate them to a teacher for classroom crafts
• Donate them to a senior center for crafts
• Make crafts with the kids
• Use them to adorn gifts instead of ribbon
• For more recycle ideas and upcycle crafts check out planetpals.com. 

So, next time you go to a Mardi Gras Parade or Gasparilla event, and go home covered with beads, think about recycling them.  Remember, if you can't use them, someone can! 

But whatever you do--don't just trash them.  Remember-thrift stores are glad to take them, too. Also, don't forget free cycle.

If you live in New Orleans you can recycle your beads at the following locations:

• 925 S. Labarre Rd., Metairie
• 5700 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans
• 333 Sala Avenue, Westwego
• 3406 Hessmer Avenue, Metairie

Here are some of our favorite Mardi Gras bead Craft Ideas:

From Blue Green Arts on blogspot - Mardi Gras Beads Crafts

From Rubypr.com A Mardi Gras chandelier ...all you need is imagination.  Embellish and existing one--or make a new one! 

From Embelishedbyyou A Mardi Gras table decor or hostess gift.  You could also do this during the holidays or any other time of year: 

Also from Embelishedbyyou a Mardi Gra Bead covered Candlestick. 

From Artist Mark Kirk this exquisite Mardi Gras bead lamp:

This Mardi Gras Bead tree is way cool--why not cover a box or plant pot! 

 

Mardi Gras Bead Lamps 

 

This work of art Mardi Gras Bead covered Piano called TEMPTATI Is from New Orleans Artist John Lawson:

From Artist Emen Levy Mardi Gras Bead art. Try this yourself or with kids!

 

 From Etsy Mardi Gras Bead Jewelry:

Make costumes parts such as glasses with beads: 

  

Lot's more recycle crafts for your beads

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