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Adult Virtual REsources

See below for environmentally friendly activities and ideas geared toward adult REmakers. 
We encourage you to use upcycled materials for the activities below, as we strongly believe in minimizing our environmental impact through material reuse. If you don't have any materials to upcycle at home, please come by Resource Depot to pick some up!

Hands-on Activities

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Use upcycled rope, yarn, and other supplies, learn the basics of the square, and constrictor knots to create a functional and fun macrame hanging planter! 
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This beginner sewing guide covers some beginner sewing basics, and step by step instructions on how to make a simple wallet from upcycled fabric!
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Using repurposed fabric and Velcro, with sewable electronics, make a functional light-up bag that attaches to your bike, wheelchair, walker, stroller and more!
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Reduce the amount of plastic bags in our community by upcycling leftover t-shirts to produce produce “Topstitch Totes.”
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Upcycle fabric, plastic bags and wine corks to make these decorative fabric pumpkins for fall!
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Learn how to make Nautical Candles from the mesh netting produce comes in!
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Learn how to make Trophy Cork Toppers from reusable materials you have around the house or from Resource Depot!
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Don't throw out your used bubble mailers! Male a laptop sleeve with them instead!
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Learn to make fun candy jars with upcycled glass jars, wasters and knobs!
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Is your current belt all worn out? You can use that belt and an old bike inner tube to make a new belt!
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Use an old T-shirt to make a no-sew mask in 3 minutes when you are in a pinch!
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Have extra glass jars looking to be REfilled? Check out this easy recipe for your own sugar scrub. 
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Use orphaned dishes and old candle stick holders to make fancy snack trays!
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Save money and incorporate #reuse into your cleaning routine with these few ingredients and simple steps!
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Styrofoam is notoriously non-recyclable, so finding ways to upcycle it is always a bonus. Use old books and Styrofoam to make this fun wreath. 
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Create a "new" dress from a men's dress shirt using these DIY steps!
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There are so many ways to create new outfits from clothes you already own, like transforming your tees into new styles.
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It's time to ditch the excess clutter and get to some much needed #springcleaning. Watch for tips and tricks!
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Just because a button falls off your shirt does not mean it's in bad condition. Repair to #REfashion ♻️
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Repurpose a headboard for your room from old doors!
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