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
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
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
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
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
Do you love diy ideas plastic bags? This crocheted plastic bag doily clock idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the bag doily clock. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Creativejewishmom has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
6. Recycled Plastic Bag Pendant Light
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this recycled plastic bag pendant light idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from The3rsblog at the link.
7. Plastic Bag Napkin Rings
This plastic bag napkin rings idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Secret Agent Josephine to see every step.
8. Recycled Plastic Bag Braided Bracelet
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This recycled plastic bag braided bracelet idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Makeiteasycrafts for the complete recipe.
9. Recycled Wreath From Plastic Grocery Bags
Recycled Wreath From Plastic Grocery Bags – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Queenofthehousehold’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. Plastic Bag Beads
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this plastic bag beads idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
12. Crocheted Tote Plastic Bags
Give this crocheted tote plastic bags idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. I lovising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Canadianliving to see every step.
13. Reusable Lined Snack Baggie
Happyhourprojects nailed it with this reusable lined snack baggie idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lined snack baggie. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Happyhourprojects for the complete recipe.
14. Plastic Bag Kite
My family always asks for step by step instructions likite idea needs, and this plastic bag ks like it has no business flying. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Wholeliving’s full tutorial for all the details.
15. Crochet Fun Placemats
Ever crave a fun DIY? This crochet fun placemats idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Creativejewishmom has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
16. Recycled Plastic Bag Sandals
I have always loved fun crafts, and this recycled plastic bag sandals idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Myrecycledbags at the link.
17. Coasters From Plastic Bags
This coasters from plastic bags idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Creativejewishmom to see every step.
18. Plastic Bag Jump Rope
Why make it complicated? This plastic bag jump rope idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bag jump rope. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Childhoodlist for the complete recipe.
19. Plastic Bag Pom Poms
Plastic Bag Pom Poms? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Creativejewishmom’s full tutorial for all the details.
20. Plastic Bag Hammock
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, since a stack of grocery bags headed for the trash is pretty much all it takes. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Diynotuiuc has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Outdoor Pillows With Plastic Bag Insets
Try this outdoor pillows with plastic bag insets idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Mamaging to see every step.
23. Plastic Bag Printmaking
Alisaburke really knows a clear how-to, and this plastic bag printmaking idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Alisaburke for the complete recipe.
24. Plastic Bag Jacket
Nobody expects a jacket to come out of a grocery bag, and that is exactly why this plastic bag jacket idea works. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Scraplab Community’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Fused Plastic Bags
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I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this fused plastic bags idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the fused plastic bags. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
27. Make Plarn – Plastic Yarn
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This make plarn – plastic yarn idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
28. Garbage Jellyfish
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this garbage jellyfish idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuckes this one fun. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Reptangle for the complete recipe.
29. Beautiful Baskets From Plastic Bags
Beautiful Baskets From Plastic Bags, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the from plastic bags. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Luckyladybirdcraft’s full tutorial for all the details.
30. Plastic Bag Hat
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Recyclart has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
31. Crochet Bird Nest
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this crochet bird nest idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Crochetforyou at the link.
32. Plastic Bag Thread
Put this plastic bag thread idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Bureaubaggerman to see every step.
33. Parachute Plastic Bag Kids Toy
Credit where it is due – Inspirationlaboratories really delivers on a fun DIY, this parachute plastic bag kids toy idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Inspirationlaboratories for the complete recipe.
34. Four Stranded Braid With Plastic Bags
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this four stranded braid with plastic bags idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the braid plastic bags. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Creativejewishmom’s full tutorial for all the details.
