101 Scrap Crafts for Those Fleece Scraps
Scraps are a crafters best friend. Scrap crafts abound and they can be used in hundreds of diy home design or gift projects. Many of these scrap craft ideas can be used around the house or given as fun presents that are sure to be adored. The list is endless for unique scrap fabric crafts in which you can easily and creatively introduce those little fleece scraps. Some scrap craft projects can utilize those tiny fleece scraps, while others will require larger pieces of discarded fleece scraps. Either way, these lovely fabric scrap crafts are fun and resourceful way to recycle those little fleece scraps. Be an environmentally friendly crafter and reuse your fleece scraps over again with these creative scrap crafts you're going to love.
Household:
- double-sided coasters
- table runner
- bottle insulators
- personalized napkins (monogram or appliqué)
- placemats
- potpourri bags
- soap lathers
- line the inside of a small box for a ready made jewelry box (can be used for other delicate items as well)
- miniature treads (felt at the bottom of display pieces to ensure furniture doesn't get scratched)
- use them as protective liners between dinner plates when being stored
- pin cushion
- brighten up your kitchen with fleece scraps by making kitchen essentials such as rags and trivets
- cut out shapes also make great wall or ceiling decorations especially in a nursery or kids' room
- clothe hooks for hanging towels, robes and more
- swiffer replacements
- rugs
- pot holders
- oven mitts
- feather duster
- throw pillow covers
- qwillows (quilts with a pocket so they fold into a pillow)
- bean bags
- lap throws, baby blankets
- clothes for cleaning
- covers such as appliance dust covers, book covers, or album covers
- a large wall hanging to soften sounds and keep in the warmth
- decorations for the holidays
- insulation
- hay box
- use as a clothe to polish silver and other delicate items
- recover you chair seats
- extra absorption layer in cribs and toddler bed (more comfortable than plastics)
- hot water bottle covers
- bedding (think how cozy!)
- patchwork quilts
- strip quilting
- chair skirts
Crafts and dolls:
- doll apparel
- stuffing for pillows and other projects
- sew together for pillows
- use as a base filler for a gift or holiday basket
- baby mobile ornaments (to hang from the baby's crib or car seat)
- fabric art
- clothe dolls and toys
- cover the outside (and inside if you like) of a shoe box with scraps for a fun and unique storage solution
- cut out fun shapes from loud fabrics to dress up a plain surface (ex. a present wrapped in simple brown paper becomes a lot more festive when jazzed up with stars, hearts, dinosaurs or whatever cut out of fabric)
- decorate picture frames
- glue to the outside of mugs to personalize
- dollhouse furniture covers, linens, etc.
- pencil holders
- birthday cards
- costumes especially peasants or medieval times
- birds' nest
- fleece garden: make flowers and glue to cardstock for greeting cards or wall pictures
- miniature dolls and figurines (stuffed)
- name and gift tags
- Chinese lanterns
- kites
- scrapbooking
- aprons and apron pockets
- decoupage
- collage art
Apparel and accessories:
- cute as a button covers
- make barrettes or other hair items
- glue to pin backs to make unique jewelry and accessories
- tie strips of fleece to flip-flops or other clothing items to add pizzazz
- scarf
- neck warmer
- slippers
- easy-wash baby bibs
- portable pockets or additional pockets on clothing
- cell phone pouch
- coin purse
- baby shoes or socks
- mittens
- bandanas
- cozy socks
- knee pads for children's pants (cut into characters or animal faces)
- environmentally-friendly diaper covers
- ponchos for kids
Pets:
- braided pet toys
- pompoms
- pet collar
- doggy booties
- bedding for small animals and pets
- cage insulation
For classroom use:
- bookmarks
- bulletin board decorations
- task or note holders
- tactile/sensory games and lessons
- good behavior "medals" and awards
- use as a teaching aid to teach how quilts, clothing and other items were made back then or other lesson aids
Miscellaneous:
- tear into strips and use as ribbons
- use as poster boards, to highlight an index card or information
- baby mobile ornaments (to hang from the baby's crib or car seat)
- reusable patchwork shopping bags (good for the environment)
- clean your glasses lenses so you can see the beautiful world
- nursing pads
- tent for kids
- hacky-sacks or juggling balls
- do a good deed: Any of these project ideas can be used to make items for homeless shelters, nursing homes and the elderly, sick children in hospitals, disabled people, homeless shelters, battered women and children societies, health and wellness centers (such as the fight against breast cancer and leukemia), trauma victims, natural disaster victims, or anyone you know of who could use a smile and a friendly gift.
With so many adorable scrap crafts, you won't know where to start. Get out those saved up fleece scraps and start your crafting!
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