DIY Ideas With Plastic Bags - How To Make Fun Upcycling Ideas and Crafts - Awesome Storage Projects Using Recycling - Coolest Craft Projects, Life Hacks and Ways To Upcycle a Plastic Bag

Recycle those plastic bags and turn them into these free craft ideas. Instead of throwing plastic grocery bags out, learn how to tie, weave and crafts with them. Follow these step by step DIY project tutorials to learn how to make everything from home decor to organizing essentials, even a sturdier bag. I love my trash can made from bags, and making yarn from plastic bags is fun, too. Who knows what I will make from mine, creativity is certainly the only limit here. For inexpensive weekend project ideas, look no further than this list of 34 DIYs made from a plastic bag.

Crafts to Make From Plastic Bags

1. Tablecloth Plarn

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For a thrifty crafting idea, learn how to make yarn from plastic grocery bags. Create multiple colors for an ever nicer assortment of free craft supplies.

2. Plastic Bag Planter Cover

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How cute is this bunny planter made from plastic bags? Learn how to make one with this step by step DIY crochet idea. Grab those bags and get creative.

3. Crocheted Clothespin Bag From Plarn

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Learn how to turn bags into plastic yarn, or “plarn” and weave up a bag that can hang and hold just about anything.

4. Basket Out of Plastic Bags

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I can’t wait to make one of these awesome woven baskets from my leftover shopping bags. What a cute and cheap craft idea!

5. Crocheted Plastic Bag Doily Clock

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6. Recycled Plastic Bag Pendant Light

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7. Plastic Bag Napkin Rings

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8. Recycled Plastic Bag Braided Bracelet

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9. Recycled Wreath From Plastic Grocery Bags

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10. Flowers Made From Plastic Bags

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11. Plastic Bag Beads

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12. Crocheted Tote Plastic Bags

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13. Reusable Lined Snack Baggie

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14. Plastic Bag Kite

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15. Crochet Fun Placemats

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16. Recycled Plastic Bag Sandals

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17. Coasters From Plastic Bags

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18. Plastic Bag Jump Rope

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19. Plastic Bag Pom Poms

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20. Plastic Bag Hammock

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21. Plastic Grocery Bag Pillow Insert

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22. Outdoor Pillows With Plastic Bag Insets

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23. Plastic Bag Printmaking

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24. Plastic Bag Jacket

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25. Make a Plarn Shopper

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26. Fused Plastic Bags

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27. Make Plarn – Plastic Yarn

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28. Garbage Jellyfish

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29. Beautiful Baskets From Plastic Bags

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30. Plastic Bag Hat

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31. Crochet Bird Nest

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32. Plastic Bag Thread

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33. Parachute Plastic Bag Kids Toy

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34. Four Stranded Braid With Plastic Bags

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Hi! Thanks for joing me as I share my favorite creative ideas and DIY projects with all of you. Whether it’s transforming a thrift store find or crafting something entirely from scratch, I believe that everyone can create a home they love—one DIY project at a time. Known for my love of Christmas, I delight in crafting personalized gifts and making homemade candy during the holidays. Aside from that, my favorite DIYs are paper crafts and painting projects.

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