Instead of throwing out old buttons or beads, save them to spruce up an outfit or container.  Use your imagination and create pictures.  Apply thread, pipe cleaners, and glue to construct jewelry or toys.  This book for young readers gives fun craft ideas to make with items commonly found around the house.  Other books in the series target cardboard, jars and pots, old clothes, paper, and plastic.  Reuse that trash and turn it into a treasure.