Send someone an uplifting Thank You card with this fun hot air balloon card. I love the watercolor wash background! Visit the Create a Smile blog to watch the video tutorial.
-Heather
How to make giant candy decorations
Yes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More...
How to make glass eyes
I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More...
Technique: Ocean Wave Background
Using a spackling compound , stamping ink and a stencil you can make a cool water and wave card background. This look pairs perfectly with ocean and sea critter stamps. Find out how to make this background over at Jess … Read More...
Book Review: More Creative Lettering
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journal or any paper crafting project then your own hand writing is a great way! But if you’re like me you might not be crazy about … Read More...
Project: Flower Embellishments
Are you like me , do you save all your snips and scraps of ribbon, there’s too pretty to toss and you know you’ll use them on something, right? Well here’s a great use for them, make your won flower … Read More...
How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel
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...
Project: Boxed Card Set
The Stampingville blog has a template and directions for making a simple box out of a sheet of cardstock that’s the perfect size to hold a set of cards. Stamp up a matching set of cards, tie with a ribbon … Read More...
Techniques- Nine Different Ways to Use Water Colors
The Some Odd Girl Stamp blog has 9 different techniques for using watercolors on cards and scrapbook pages. You’ll learn how to color in stamps with them, how to color directly onto stamps with them, how to get cool looks … Read More...
How to upcycle a simple mirror into a fancy one
I bet all of as some point have owned one of those simple full length mirrors. A fun home dec element these days is to have a large decorative mirror resting on the floor. Well, you can make your own … 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 recycled jean pocket bean bag toss game
Spending time outside playing games can be fun for kids as well as adults and these cute bean bags made out of the back pockets of jeans are a fun item to make with last year’s clothes that don’t fit … Read More...
Tips: Water Coloring 101
One beautiful way to add color to your stamped images is by water coloring. I think using water colors adds such an artistic look to your cards and really makes you feel like a real artist too 🙂 There are … 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...
Project: Butterfly Hair Clips and Card
Ilina Crouse made these adorable butterfly hair clips by die cutting plastic Illusion film she colored with Chameleon markers. She also made a fun matching card using the same butterflies. You can find her tutorial over on the Chameleon Pens … Read More...
14 ways to create with nail polish
Nail polish comes in amazing colors these days and that makes it just perfect for upcycling and creating art with it. This idea for painting chain in a variety of colors to make pretty earrings is so easy yet so … 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...
How to make vintage book page bookmarks
Are you looking for ideas on what to make with your vintage book pages like me? Well, these bookmarks are fun, slightly ironic, and educational. The idea of making bookmarks out of recycled book pages is simply brilliant as far … Read More...
How to make a smartphone projector
Did you grow up watching slide shows of the family trips and past holidays? I did and boy were they fun. The laughing at what people were wearing and silly things that we all did. If you would like to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Leggings
Leggings are so comfy but not always cute, so why not dress up a plain pair with a little stamping? The Elizabeth Made This blog has directions for using the edge of an eraser as a stamp to add a … Read More...