When a piece of jewelry breaks what’s a crafter to do? Make a new piece with it of course! That is just what Kelly of the blog ReStitch me did with a broken butterfly ring. See her tutorial on how … Read More...
How to make punched art
Rachel of the blog Lines Across came up with a tutorial on how to make simple paper punched art. This little car one is just so darling. I bet this would look cool with any shape and any recycled … Read More...
How to make a recycled button matching game
I remember spending hours playing with buttons as a kid, who am I kidding I love sorting and crafting with my buttons now! Check out how Desiree of the blog Kids Nature Spot made a recycled button matching game with … Read More...
Technique: Stamp on Both Sides of a Die Cut
Isn’t this 3D floral card so pretty? Kelly from the Notable Nest shows how she stamped on both sides of a die cut and added wire and pearls for a realistic looking bouquet of flowers.
-Heather
Project: Pop Up Doll House Book
HOLY COW! That’s the first thing I said when I saw this amazing book from Larissa over at the Crate Paper blog. This oh- so- cute doll house made from paper, cut outs and embellishments (and could easily be embellished … Read More...
How to make a recycled stitched heart
Over at the blog The Kraft Farm there is a fun tutorial sent in by Jamie showing how to make a stitched heart out of some recycled cardboard tubing. I bet this technique would be great for all sorts … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Wooden Birdhouse
I love birds, nests and bird house so of course I ADORE this great mixed media artwork! Tatiana of the Creating the Hive blog tranformed a plane wooden house picture frame with some paint, stamps, paper and twigs into this … Read More...
Project: Tiny Treat Box
Danielle over at the Homespun with Heart blog has instructions for making a simple but sweet little box from patterned paper. Add a stamped image to the front and some shreds inside it’s a perfect little box for tucking in … Read More...
How to make recycled light bulb vases
Over at the blog Sunshine Journal there is a darling idea for making recycled light bulb vases with tiny candle holders as bases. Hey Craft Gossip Recycled readers have any of you made anything with the curly newfangled light bulbs? … Read More...
How to make a TP tube pillow gift box
This is so pretty it’s hard to believe what it’s made from but if you read the title of this post than you do! Yup! Pop on over to Crissy’s Craft blog and check out her tutorial on how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Decorative Tape
Make your own stamped tape (similar to washi tape) using cream painters tape, it looks like masking tape but it’s not. The Creative Chaos blog has all the info you need to make yourself some really pretty tape.
-Heather
How to make chalkboard wine glasses
Us recycled crafters L.O.V. E. our chalkboard paint! The latest and greatest use I spotted is over at the blog Scissors and Spatulas. See how to make your wine glass bases into mini chalkboards perfect for writing your guests’ names.
Technique: Make Your Own Honeycomb Paper
This AMAZING piece of art from Shelly Hickox (aka The Stamptramp) just blows me away! Even more impressive is that for the balloon she made her very own honey comb paper, seriously, who is that clever!? Luckily we all don’t … Read More...
How to make a recycled cereal box garland
This is just darling! With spring (and Easter) just around the corner I plan on making a whole bunch of these pretty garlands. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box garland over at the blog Michele … Read More...
how to make a no sew ruffle tote and enter to win the supplies
Over at the blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom there is a great tutorial on how to make a no sew ruffle tote (Jamie used new materials but what a great use for leftovers and scraps) and you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Rose Tag
Donna Downey shares detailed step by step instructions for making this lovely rose tag. The water color crayons give such a soft touch and I adore the pleated paper along the bottom! This would make such a nice gift tag, … Read More...
Technique: Coloring on Dark Paper
Beat Johns has a great tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers, she shows how to color with pencils on black cardstock. That bold pop of color is really striking! Click here for a step by step tutorial and video too.… Read More...
How to make a sunflower themed recycled clock
Have you got spring fever yet? I sure have. The cleaning out bug along with the “make it new and different because I am sick of it the way it was bug” Here is a great tutorial sent in by … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard elephant
The delivery guys show up at my house on a regular basis and I am always looking for ideas to reuse all those boxes. Here is a fun idea (and another really cute picture!!!!!) at the Fun Lab Blog on … Read More...
How to make recycled Valentine candy heart box wall art
If you were gifted heart shaped boxes of chocolates this past Valentine’s Day and have polished off its contents but don’t have the “heart” pun intended to throw out the pretty boxes why not make some wall art. Check out … Read More...
