I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More...
How to make a recycled candy box ring display
I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … 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...
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...
Giveaway- More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
Giveaway:
More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips From Top Artists
by
Jenny Doh
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 17th, 2015 and you are in the running for this fabulous new lettering book! Open to U. S. residents … 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 hot glue and rhinestone mask
It can be so fun to use something unexpected like hot glue
at the base material and not just to stick stuff together. Pop on over to the blog Klaire De Lys for the video tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Multi-strand garland decoration
I think at this point we have all probably made a garland or two out of paper, fabric, or some other material. This decoration featured at the blog Design Lovefest made out of 8 garlands really kicks it up a … 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 greeting card books
We all get greeting cards for celebrations or holidays and some of us like to keep them. Over at the blog Jennibellie Studio there is a fun idea for binding them into a book. Pop on over to see more … 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...
How to make a recycled cd container treat holder
Now I know most of us probably don’t use cds much any more since the creation of flash drives but if you still do or know someone who does this idea for transforming the cd case into a treat holder … Read More...
Giveaway- The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy
Enter to win a copy of the new book The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 1, 2015. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only please.
This is a … 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 … Read More...
7 Creative Ways To Use Paint Stir Sticks
Do you have a collection of those wooden paint stirring stick
that you are given every time you buy a new gallon of paint? These 7 craft ideas are great for using up those stir sticks in a very creative, … 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...
10 fun ways to recycle Scrabble tiles
We have all seen jewelry featuring recycled Scrabble tiles but this way to use the tile holders and the Scrabble board
to display them is positively wonderful. I bet this would work to display all sorts of art and cards? … 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...
Great collection of 30 paper mache projects
I am fascinated with making dimensional shapes with paper and fiber. The collection of projects featured at Homesthetics is a wealth of inspiration. I particularly like these egg-like shapes. I like that they are a simple black and white color … Read More...