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...
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...
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’ … Read More...
How to make recycled paper ephemera feathers
Feathers are all the rage right now so it goes to reason a recycled crafter is going to come up with a way to make them out of something recycled. That is just what Angie of the blog Country Chic … 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...
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 re-vamp an old sweater into a fabulous new one
So pretty! Not only does this tutorial cover embellishing a plain sweater it also covers a bit of reshaping and resizing. So if you have a sweater that is in need of one or all three of these techniques pop … Read More...
How to sew a doll dress from a sweater sleeve
Sewing for dolls can be so fun as they aren’t nearly as fussy about fit and you can use such small quantities of textiles without compromising on style and fun. This cute dress for an 18 inch doll designed by … Read More...
How to dress up some old jars and turn them into pretty display storage
Over at Elizabeth’s blog Alyssabeth she shared a post on how she dressed up some plain jars into pretty display containers for her stash of craft supplies.
How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one
OK, if you jumped on the scarf knitting band wagon and are looking to update them to a 2012 style check out how Suzannah of the blog Adventures in Dressmaking turned one of her old standard knitted scarves into an … Read More...
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How to make a recycled belt and button bracelet
Nothing beats a project that features a little collection of mementos and that’s just what this project by Kelly does. See the post at her blog ReStitch Me where she featured a tutorial (and a cute pict of her dog) … Read More...
How to sew a skull embellished recycled messenger bag
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great … Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric heart pin
If you like to make cute little projects to give to the ones you love in your life this little recycled fabric heart pin is a great idea. Pop on over to Nicola’s blog Pouch for the tutorial and pattern … Read More...
How to make photo booth style photos perfect for a party activity
Over at the aptly named blog Party Craft Secrets there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to take faux photo booth style photos. Pop on over to the link Linda B. sent in where she shares her tutorial … Read More...
How to make a blanket rack from a baby crib
Over at Ali B.’s blog House to Home there is a great tutorial on how to turn an old baby crib rail into a blanket rack.
How to sew recycled pillowcase pj pants
If you are like me and like to whip up projects quick this is the project for you. I love to sew pants that are fun and comfortable and that’s what Brandi of the blog Crafty Girl Squared posted. She … Read More...
