We all have a junk drawer full of old things that we think are broken, or of no use any longer. Try some of these cute crafts that are made from things that you already have and probably thought were useless.

1. Buttons- Buttons are the new hit item on the craft scene. They are used for accessories, clothing, and handbag decorations.
Try adding buttons to headbands to give them some extra flair. They can go across the entire headband or in the center of bow. Use varying shapes sizes and colors to make your headband more impressive. If a full headband is too much try gluing buttons to small hair clips.

2. Prescription Bottles- Glue a magnet to the back of a prescription bottle, add a wet cotton ball and a lima bean. You now have a mini refrigerator planter. Keep your cotton wet to sprout your seed. These bottles are also good for storing small things such as buttons, change, and tooth picks.

3. Broken Clocks and Watches- If you remove the backing and mechanics from the clock you can put a picture inside behind the glass. Make a vintage frame by using an old-time alarm clock. Use an old watch to make a photo bracelet. You can also make necklaces and other jewelry out of the left over clockwork pieces a la “steam punk”.

4. Broken Necklaces- Broken chains and some necklaces with small beads can add extra flair when hung from belt loops and sown onto shirts using small rings.

5. Material Scraps- Small pieces of material can be used to make quilts and small pillows filled with potpourri.
To make potpourri pillows just put potpourri in the center of two cloth squares and sowing them together. You could also make a sachet by using a larger piece of cloth and trying it at the top with a ribbon.

6. Empty Jars- Empty jelly and other condiment jars can be used to make snow globes by gluing small figures to the lid and then adding glitter and water. These jars can also be used to hold dry soup and drink mixes.

7. Water Bottles- Use water bottles to make dry good gifts. They are smaller than jars and layers of powder look better in them. Try making layers of sugar, coco powder, and cinnamon for hot coco bottle. Decorate with ribbons and flowers.

8. Dried Flowers- Take your flowers, as they are just about to die and hang them upside down. When they are dry, remove the petals and add a small amount of potpourri liquid. Let the petals dry again. You can also add springs of lavender or thyme.

9. Broken Crayons- Melt broken crayons in a pot used exclusively for crafts, take the wax and pour it into a glass jar, layer different colors for a creative effect. While the wax is hot put a string down into it, when the wax dries clip the string into a wick.

10. Keys- Tie keys onto fishing line and make the keys into a beautiful sounding and unique looking wind chime.  Make the strings two or three different lengths to give the wind chime depth. Tie the strings to any base you like, I recommend a piece of driftwood.