CRAFT Newsletter for April 25, 2008
How to Make a Nature Can, Roundup: The Best Green CRAFT Podcasts, Ten Tips for Being a Greener Photographer, Household Uses for Lemons, Recipes for Green Cleaning, and Plantable Cards
Hi Crafters,
With Earth Day having just passed this week, it's important for us to carry on the crucial message of being Green. That's why I've gathered the best from our coverage in Green Crafts, including a roundup of the best Green CRAFT Podcasts! Three cheers for the planet!
Cheers,
Natalie Zee Drieu
Senior Editor, CRAFT Magazine
craftzine.com
nat@craftzine.com
From the CRAFT Blog
HOW TO - Make a Nature Can

Megan from Plum Pudding shows you how to create Nature Cans from fabric scraps and recycled oatmeal containers, which your kids can take on walks to collect leaves, rocks, and other fun stuff
ROUNDUP: The Best Green CRAFT Podcasts

Here's a roundup of some of the best Green themed projects we've featured in our CRAFT Podcasts.
CRAFT Pattern Podcasts (PDF patterns):
- Repurposed House Slippers
- Craftivity - Felt Pillows
- Clutch Duo by Craft Leftovers
- Make a Messenger Bag out of Trash Bags

CRAFT Video Podcasts:
Visit the CRAFT Podcast Archives to check out the rest of the videos and patterns available.
Ten Tips for Being a Greener Photographer
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Photojojo has Ten Tips for Being a Greener Photographer, from reusing old film containers to switching to rechargeable batteries in your camera, you won't want to miss these great eco-friendly tips.
Household Uses for Lemons

Apartment Therapy Re-Nest gives us lots of options for household uses for lemons from removing limescale to exfoliating your feet! Check out this cute heart-shaped lemon too.
Recipes for Green Cleaning

The New New York Etsy Street Team posted some green cleaning recipes for your home. Clean your toilet with vinegar and baking soda or clear a drain with salt and boiling water.
Related
Worsted Witch's Green Cleaning Kit
Plantable Cards

Etsy seller Recycled Ideas makes these plantable cards, handmade paper cards with flower seeds embedded in them. Just plant the card and flowers will later bloom in it's place. A perfect green gift for Mother's Day! [ via CasaSugar ]
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