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Upcycling: T-shirt Yarn Necklace/Scarf

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Necklace or scarf? Either way, this funky piece of recycling is a great way to use up some of that t-shirt yarn you made last time you cleaned out your closets and is a great way to add some interest to your winter wardrobe. Learn how to make the t-shirt yarn here.

Things you need:
1 ball of t-shirt yarn (from one large t-shirt. You could also make a thicker scarf with two balls)
Scissors
Clear tape

Things to do:
1. Find a chair with a back that is about as wide as you want your necklace to be in terms of drop. 14 inches across the back of the chair is a great size.
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2. Tape one end to the chair back near one edge.
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Wrap the yarn with even tension around and around the chair until you have used up all but 2 feet of the yarn. Trim the end so that the two ends are at about the same spot.
3. Tie the two ends together. Remove the tape and slip the loops off of the chair.
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4. Holding the loops in one hand, wrap the remaining yarn over the tied ends to cover and create a knot” in the necklace.
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5. That’s it! Wear or share!

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Peanut Heart Wreath for Birds

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It’s easy to remember to feed the birds when the weather is nice outside, but it’s during the coldest months of the year that they need special attention to help them through the winter. This Peanut heart wreath is a fun way to give something to the birds and cheer up your winter landscape at the same time.

Things you need:
Bag of shell on, unsalted peanuts
Coat hanger
Needle Nose Pliers

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Things to do:
1. Open up your hanger and straighten it out as much as possible. Clip off the hook end and the corresponding twist at the other end.
2. At the center of the remaining piece of wire, create a loop by crossing the wires over.
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3. Using your hands, ease the sections on either side of the loop into the tops of a heart.
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4. Clip the ends to make sure they are even and bend the final 1/2 inch up to make a hook.
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5. Unbend the hook on one side and thread the peanuts onto the wire, working the wire through at the center indent of each peanut. Turn each peanut as you thread it on to nestle tightly against the previous one.
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6. Once you have filled on side, bend the hook back up to hold them in place.
7. Repeat with the other side.
8. Slip one hook into the other to lock the two sides together and create the heart
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9. Thread the piece of ribbon through the loop and tie off for hanging.

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