Recycled Crafts » recycle decorating http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to dress up some old jars and turn them into pretty display storage http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-dress-up-some-old-jars-and-turn-them-into-pretty-display-storage/2012/02/09/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-dress-up-some-old-jars-and-turn-them-into-pretty-display-storage/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:17 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5853 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.

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]]> 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.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-dress-up-some-old-jars-and-turn-them-into-pretty-display-storage/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 How to make a blanket rack from a baby crib http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-blanket-rack-from-a-baby-crib/2012/01/30/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-blanket-rack-from-a-baby-crib/2012/01/30/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:58:54 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5850 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.

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]]> 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.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-blanket-rack-from-a-baby-crib/2012/01/30/feed/ 2 How to make tree branch hooks http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-tree-branch-hooks/2012/01/23/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-tree-branch-hooks/2012/01/23/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:52:17 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5877 I love it when things are simple and cool! You too? Pop on over to Christy’s blog Whimsical Whimsies to read how her and her man made tree branch hooks.

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]]> I love it when things are simple and cool! You too? Pop on over to Christy’s blog Whimsical Whimsies to read how her and her man made tree branch hooks.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-tree-branch-hooks/2012/01/23/feed/ 0 How to make recycled newspaper wall art http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-wall-art/2012/01/20/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-wall-art/2012/01/20/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:22:19 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5416 Sometime the simplest projects can have the most stunning impact. Such is the case with Sangeetha’s latest project she sent in. Check out the easy tutorial she featured at her blog Style By Eva Diva on how to make recycled …

]]> Sometime the simplest projects can have the most stunning impact. Such is the case with Sangeetha’s latest project she sent in. Check out the easy tutorial she featured at her blog Style By Eva Diva on how to make recycled newspaper wall art.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-wall-art/2012/01/20/feed/ 0 How to make Valentine’s Day wall art http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-valentines-day-wall-art/2012/01/17/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-valentines-day-wall-art/2012/01/17/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:09:51 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5454 Over at Jamie’s  blog The Letter 4 there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make Valentines Day wall art out of pretty much anything and a bit of Mod Podge.

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]]> Over at Jamie’s  blog The Letter 4 there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make Valentines Day wall art out of pretty much anything and a bit of Mod Podge.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-valentines-day-wall-art/2012/01/17/feed/ 0 How to repurpose a pretty parasol into a light shade http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-repurpose-a-pretty-parasol-into-a-light-shade/2012/01/11/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-repurpose-a-pretty-parasol-into-a-light-shade/2012/01/11/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:59:06 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5210 Over at the blog My Chic Life Rachel posted a great idea for repurposing a pretty paper parasol  and turning it into a shade for a bare ceiling bulb. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled parasol lamp …

]]> Over at the blog My Chic Life Rachel posted a great idea for repurposing a pretty paper parasol  and turning it into a shade for a bare ceiling bulb. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled parasol lamp shade.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-repurpose-a-pretty-parasol-into-a-light-shade/2012/01/11/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled faux-ish chalkboard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-faux-ish-chalkboard/2012/01/10/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-faux-ish-chalkboard/2012/01/10/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:42:17 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5100 I say “faux-ish” because you do actually use chalk to write on this “chalkboard” See what is faux about this over at the link Kim sent in to her blog DIY Louisville where she posted her fun idea and tutorial …

]]> I say “faux-ish” because you do actually use chalk to write on this “chalkboard” See what is faux about this over at the link Kim sent in to her blog DIY Louisville where she posted her fun idea and tutorial on how to make a “surprise” material chalkboard.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-faux-ish-chalkboard/2012/01/10/feed/ 0 How to make recycled cabinet door string art house numbers http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cabinet-door-string-art-house-numbers/2012/01/05/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cabinet-door-string-art-house-numbers/2012/01/05/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:31:56 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5067 I grew up with nail and string art all over the place. I believe there was a piece hanging in just about everyone’s house I knew because at one point or another  everyone tried it back in the day. I …

]]> I grew up with nail and string art all over the place. I believe there was a piece hanging in just about everyone’s house I knew because at one point or another  everyone tried it back in the day. I have to say this new spin on making house numbers that was sent in by Amy of the blog A Nest for all Seasons is so modern and cute! If you think so too and want to try her tutorial on how to make recycled cabinet door string art house numbers then pop on over to her post.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cabinet-door-string-art-house-numbers/2012/01/05/feed/ 1 How to make a recycled 3-D paper heart garland http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-3-d-paper-heart-garland/2012/01/04/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-3-d-paper-heart-garland/2012/01/04/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:51:04 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5395 Whoo hooo! My first recycled Valentine Craft for 2012 to share with you! Best yet-there is plenty of time to make it! Thanks go out to Eva Deva for sending in a link to her blog where she posted the …

]]> Whoo hooo! My first recycled Valentine Craft for 2012 to share with you! Best yet-there is plenty of time to make it! Thanks go out to Eva Deva for sending in a link to her blog where she posted the tutorial on how to make a recycled paper 3-d heart garland.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-3-d-paper-heart-garland/2012/01/04/feed/ 2 How make a fun clothesline style photo display from a recycled frame http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-make-a-fun-clothesline-style-photo-display-from-a-recycled-frame/2011/12/29/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-make-a-fun-clothesline-style-photo-display-from-a-recycled-frame/2011/12/29/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:57:16 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5218 We all have lots of photo we love to display (maybe some some special Christmas gift opening ones?). Check out this cute way to display a collection of photos that can be rearranged and swapped out as new ones get …

]]> We all have lots of photo we love to display (maybe some some special Christmas gift opening ones?). Check out this cute way to display a collection of photos that can be rearranged and swapped out as new ones get taken! Thanks to SJ for sending in this link to the blog Homemaker On A Dime where there is a fun and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled frame  clothesline style photo display.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-make-a-fun-clothesline-style-photo-display-from-a-recycled-frame/2011/12/29/feed/ 0 How to recycle a door into a pretty table http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recycle-a-door-into-a-pretty-table/2011/11/15/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recycle-a-door-into-a-pretty-table/2011/11/15/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:16:29 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4962 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…

]]> 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 how to recycle a door into a table.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recycle-a-door-into-a-pretty-table/2011/11/15/feed/ 1 How to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor and enter to win a copy of the book Building with Secondhand Stuff http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-cut-and-lay-a-recycled-end-grain-wood-floor-and-enter-to-win-a-copy-of-the-book-building-with-secondhand-stuff/2011/11/09/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-cut-and-lay-a-recycled-end-grain-wood-floor-and-enter-to-win-a-copy-of-the-book-building-with-secondhand-stuff/2011/11/09/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:05:32 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5079 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 …

]]> 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 & Re-Use Salvaged & Leftover Building Materials and while there read the awesome tutorial on how to cut and lay a recycled end grain wood floor that looks so cool!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-cut-and-lay-a-recycled-end-grain-wood-floor-and-enter-to-win-a-copy-of-the-book-building-with-secondhand-stuff/2011/11/09/feed/ 2 How to make recycled paint chip modern art http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-chip-modern-art/2011/11/04/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-chip-modern-art/2011/11/04/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:23:39 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4916 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 …

]]> 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 art out of paint chips.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-chip-modern-art/2011/11/04/feed/ 0 How to make a cute crocheted recycled rug http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-cute-crocheted-recycled-rug/2011/11/03/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-cute-crocheted-recycled-rug/2011/11/03/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:49:41 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4935 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 …

]]> 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 on how to crochet a recycled fabric and clothing rug.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-cute-crocheted-recycled-rug/2011/11/03/feed/ 1 How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-cardboard-and-can-vase/2011/10/27/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-cardboard-and-can-vase/2011/10/27/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:28:52 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4992 Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of …

]]> Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of shapes with her technique. See her tutorial she posted at her blog Inspiration & Realisation on how to make a cardboard and can vase.

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