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Dot's Recycling - Beautiful, Useful, Handmade, and Recycled!

I grew up with my dad's thrifty philosophy of "this'll come in handy some day" so small wonder that I started to craft items out of recycled goods.  Here are a few snapshots of things I'm working on. ..

                                         Please go to Etsy by clicking the SHOP button to find out more about Dot's Recycling.

The Bird Collection

These bird sculptures were created for the Nature Inspired Holiday Market at Brushwood Nature Center and are now available for sale, by contacting Karen directly. Click on the photo to enlarge and to read description/pricing.

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What is Plarn?

Here's a gallery of items made of PLARN -- that is recycled plastic bags used as yarn, crocheted and knitted into beautiful, useful items. You might recognize the brown of everyday grocery bags, or the white and red of Target shopping bags. The heavier and more colorful baskets are made from my secret ingredient: the large plastic totes that single serving potato chip bags come in!

Planter Basket

Planter Basket

Toolbelt Apron

Toolbelt Apron

Sunburst Plarn Basket

Sunburst Plarn Basket

Large Floor Pillow

Large Floor Pillow

Funny Face Pillow

Funny Face Pillow

Door Knob Love Messengers

Door Knob Love Messengers

Towel Caddy

Towel Caddy

Hobo Bag

Hobo Bag

Cork Horse Ornaments

Cork Horse Ornaments

Custom Plarn Baskets

Custom Plarn Baskets

Messenger Bag

Messenger Bag

Plarn Covered Vases

Plarn Covered Vases

Jeans Apron

Jeans Apron

Lunchbag

Lunchbag

Blue & White Basket

Blue & White Basket

Desk Caddy

Desk Caddy

Beaded Fringe Purses

Beaded Fringe Purses

Shallow Plarn Basket

Shallow Plarn Basket

Plarn Mail Caddy

Plarn Mail Caddy

Bamboo Handled Purse

Bamboo Handled Purse

Flat Apple Basket

Flat Apple Basket

Kitchen Apron

Kitchen Apron

Market Tote

Market Tote

Child's Purse

Child's Purse

Jeans Bag with Lace

Jeans Bag with Lace

Plarn Fruit Basket

Plarn Fruit Basket

Plarn Lunchbag

Plarn Lunchbag

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