With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a recycled book laptop case
Not only is this project cute and clever it also kind of has a surreal quality that appeals to my sensibility. I would be even more surreal if it was made for e-reader! Pop on over to Katie’s blog Punk … Read More...
How to make a ribbon organizer
Gentlemen start your engines! Or in our case here at Craft Gossip Recycling, crafters raid your recycled bin and get your Christmas gift wrapping station in perfect organization with this awesome recycled ribbon organizer tutorial. Pop on over to the … Read More...
How to make retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards
I am a big fan of modern design and Margot the craftastic crafter behind the blog The Impatient Crafter has whipped up some positively retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards for this holiday season here in 2011. Check out her tutorials … Read More...
How to make pinecone turkey Thanksgiving place cards
I think just about everywhere there are trees that you can find pinecones littering the ground underneath but if not you can score them in the store. Why not whip up some of these cute turkey place card holders to … Read More...
How to make a tiny paper bead garland
I love paper beads and I am always looking for new ways to use them. Krish sent in a great link to the blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas where there is a great tutorial on how to use paper … Read More...
How to recycle a door into a pretty table
Now doors being used as tables is nothing new but boy Christy of the blog Whimsical Whimsy did a great job at making this door look really stylish as a dining room table. See the tutorial she sent in on… Read More...
How to upcycle an old plain platter into a special one
Sometimes there are objects that we pick up that we know we can make special. That is the case with what Jenni did with this old wood platter she scored at a yard sale. See how she took a bit … Read More...
How to make a wrapping paper gift bag
This is one of those craft project that uses a recycled element, in this case a cake mix box, as a tool to make a gift bag. Check out the tutorial Carmen sent in featured at the blog Roca and … Read More...
How to make recycled fabric sample note cards
I know you can’t save everything and one thing I have chucked was the paper backed parts of fabric samples, now I wish I hadn’t 🙁 Check out the easy tutorial that Carmen sent in on how to make pretty … Read More...
How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff
If you are handy with a saw and like building stuff then pop on over to Craftside and leave a comment to get yourself in the running for a copy of Building With Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose … Read More...
How to make a recycled woven paper purse
I used to make those little folded gum wrapper bracelets when I was a kid and I have tried it recently only to experience the fun all over again! That’s what this fun folded and woven recycled magazine purse reminded … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt stadium cushion
This is perfect timing with football season in full swing, well I suppose you can use stadium cushion year round for all sorts of sporting events. See the awesome tutorial Jane sent in to her blog Maiden Jane where she … Read More...
How to make recycled paint chip modern art
The beauty of paint chip samples is the myriad of colors they come in which makes it a great medium to make ombre art. See how Heather of the blog The Lovely Cupboard made a great piece of ombre modern … Read More...
How to make a cute crocheted recycled rug
I love to make simple yet dramatic projects that don’t require a lot of thought. That’s just what this is. A super easy crocheted circle rug. See more photos and the easy way featured on the blog Sew Sweet TV … Read More...
How to make recycled baby scribble paper gift bows
One of the things kids do in abundance is scribble so why not use some of their “work” in a new and fun way! Rachel of the blog Lines Across My Face shared her super easy and fun tutorial on… Read More...
How to make recycled potholders
With holiday baking season upon us why not whip up some custom potholders? Check out the tutorial Sabi posted at her blog on how to sew themed potholders made from recycled towels.
How to make a recycled egg birthday “card” or message container
The egg is such a pretty shape and I love crafting with them. Read all about how Lauren of the blog Homemade by Lauren took an egg and made it special inside and out!
How to make a recycled window collage
Over at the blog Simply Me there is a wonderful tutorial on how to transform an old multi-pane window into a wonderful collage of wall art. Check out Valery’s tutorial on window pane collage art and make one yourself!
How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one
Do you have an old plain purse or two laying around that could use a makeover? Check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs … Read More...