NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- A major bulk of the beads you catch during Mardi Gras are the plastic ones from China, but a group called Our Place Promotions “Throw Me Something Green” is hoping to change the ...

When you’re done with that magazine, don’t toss it. Clever crafters today are turning pages into pretty: beads, bowls, baskets, photo frames, mirrors and more. It’s all made by rolling strips of shiny ...

Devi Chand of Papermelon is a big fan of sustainable, recyclable materials. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the ...

Don’t be intimidated by the lengthy instructions below. This popular handmade gift idea from art instructor Kippi Mack-vonDuhn is surprisingly easy and quick, once you get going. SUPPLIES Colorful ...

Devi Chand is the founder and passionate artist behind Papermelon, a jewelry company with sustainability and beauty as its primary missions. Papermelon jewelry is constructed from upcycled paper, ...

Ruta Rauber teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make paper straws and paper beads In this video, I’ll show you how to make your own eco-friendly paper straws and decorative paper beads ...

African beaded wall hangings are a beautiful fusion of culture and creativity, and making them with recycled paper is an ...

Paper beads made from strips of magazine pages are quite simple to create. Adding small eyelets on the ends gives contrast to the paper and a beautiful finish. Have fun with colors and seeing how they ...

It’s impossible not to be struck by the colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets that Joan Ahimbisibwe and Teddy Namuyiga are wearing. They’ve layered on what appears to be dozens of them, but not with ...

All it takes is your trusty Times, a little glue and these templates. By Jodi Levine For so many reasons, right now is the perfect time to start a soothing and gratifying craft project. It’s even ...