Crafts to make from SCRAPS

As crafters, we rarely throw away scraps of anything!  Here are a few ideas for using up scraps of ribbon or fabric:

What to do with ribbon scraps?  

Make package tie-ons with a few pieces and a tag:

I found tags with "twistie ties", perfect for tieing the scraps together!

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Do you have leftover pieces of fabric?  

Make small gift bags, that can be reused by the recipient!

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Scraps of fabric sewn into long tubes are perfect to make boho pins....

I inserted two 20 gauge wire pieces into each tube to make it easy to form the shape.

I added pin backs behind the scrolls:

These are also pins, or can be attached to cording for a necklace!

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Another thing to do with leftover fabric is to tear it into strips and make "rope".

Follow these directions

Here's what I did with the fabric rope:

I cut out a circle and using Sculpting medium (or Mod Podge), I wrapped it around the plastic cup to greate a base to attach the rope:

Using hot glue, I attached the rope:

Here is finished basket:

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Do you have old jeans?  Here's an easy craft idea:

Cute a strip off the waistband, longer than a slap bracelet.

Insert the bracelet and stitch each end closed: 

I attached (hot glue) little flowers from a Hobby Lobby stem:

Ta-Da - who doesn't love a slap bracelet?

Hope you found a little inspiration!