This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to make pink flamingo pull toys
In honor of the recent passing of the inventor of the lawn pink flamingo I thought I’d share this cute tutorial featured at the blog This Little Street on how to make a pink flamingo pull toy. I love … Read More...
How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls
What little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More...
How to make a yarn bowl
This bowl is so pretty and while the tutorial is on how to make a yarn bowl with polymer clay featured at the blog Seven Thirty Three I wanted to share this with you here at Craft Gossip Recycling because … Read More...
How to make art that only comes out when it rains
I get simply giddy when I learn about a new product that allows you to create art in a new way. There is a paint that you can spray on concrete that will bring out the image you create when … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or to … Read More...
Chalkboard and more fun details
This is a great detail that is too good not to share that I’m sure could be used or adapted for all sorts of things. Pop on over to Dimples and Tangles to see how she used upside-down drawer pulls … Read More...
Embellish wicker charger plates with a bit of paint
OK, I’ll admit I am not really a fan of these wicker charger plates. Just not really my thing. But with a cool paint job I might just change my opinion. Pop on over to the blog Delineate Your Dwelling … Read More...
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
When my daughter was about five years old and we were up in Maine and I found a pattern for a large doll with movable arm’s and every strand of hair was put in by hand. I ended up making … Read More...
Happy Toilet Paper & Popsicle Plushie patterns
Mokulen22 has her cute patterns on “deviantart” a place where artists and crafters gather. She has several patterns for us to make and I am showing two that I think would make fun Father’s Day gifts. First is the Happy … Read More...
More than 100 homemade paint recipes
I am totally succeeding at my New Year’s resolution to get back to painting. Both art and my house 🙂 I have been working in acrylics but I thought I might branch out a bit and I found this site … Read More...
4 great DIY gifts for Dad
I am in love with the wood 6-pack beer holder with the bottle opener on the side. Over at the blog That’s My Letter there is a post that features 4 great projects (with links to the tutorials) that would … Read More...
Happy Cinco de Mayo Mini Mariachi band pinatas
Awwwwwe, aren’t these just adorable?! Looking for a fun craft/decoration to make today for Cinco de Mayo? Why not grab some empty tp tubes and make these adorable mini mariachi pinatas using the tutorial over at the blog Hideos! Dreadful! … Read More...
Chocolate and flower bouquet perfect for Mother’s Day
I was looking around for some Mother’s Day ideas and this one caught my eye. It’s a classic combo of flowers and chocolate but I can’t say I have ever seen the chocolate in the center of the flower. Pop … Read More...
How to make a bud vase out of a surprise common item
When I first spotted this I thought it was a caste item and I liked the modern look of it. Well, it isn’t caste and when you go to the Curbly blog you will be so surprised at what it … Read More...
How to make a match embellished tray
I really like the look of this tray that has wooden matches embedded in 3 D Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I wouldn’t have ever thought of matches as a decoupage element but I think they look great. Pop on … Read More...
How to embellish plates with transfers
The combo of bugs on these pretty vintage saucers is so fun! I want to go image surfing and see what kind of images I would put on my stash of vintage saucers to dress them up for spring. Pop … Read More...
#TBTCraft How to make a nature centerpiece
This simple centerpiece is so unusual and unique I had to share it. It is made up of dried plants and it is titled a fall centerpiece but the style and shape would be great for all sorts of plants. … Read More...
Giveaway: 50 Ways to Go Green: A Simple Guide to Becoming Eco-Conscious
Enter to win 50 Ways to Go Green: A Simple Guide to Becoming Eco-Conscious. Leave a comment in today’s post by April 8, 2015 and you are in the running for this informative deck of cards. Open to U. … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...