Recycled Crafts » Recycled Halloween 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 make a recycled burlesque style mini hat for Halloween http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:44:57 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5019 I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect …

]]> I love, love, love mini hats! And this one is too cool! Check out the fab link that Cindi sent in at her blog The Brass Paper Clip Project on how to make a recycled burlesque style mini hat perfect for Halloween (or really anytime as far as I’m concerned!)

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-burlesque-style-mini-hat-for-halloween/2011/10/25/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled light bulb jack-o-lantern http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-light-bulb-jack-o-lantern/2011/10/22/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-light-bulb-jack-o-lantern/2011/10/22/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:15:50 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4978 We all want to switch our old light bulbs to the new energy efficient ones but what are we supposed to do with our old ones? I have the answer for you! Well, Beth Watson does! She shared her easy …

]]> We all want to switch our old light bulbs to the new energy efficient ones but what are we supposed to do with our old ones? I have the answer for you! Well, Beth Watson does! She shared her easy tutorial on how to make a jack-o-lantern out of an old light bulb.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-light-bulb-jack-o-lantern/2011/10/22/feed/ 0 How to make recycled book page Halloween treat bags http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-page-halloween-treat-bags/2011/10/21/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-page-halloween-treat-bags/2011/10/21/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:06:23 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5005 This is such a simple idea and boy does it look great! I have a bunch of the inside pages of books I’ve save from projects I used the covers in. Now I am good to go on using up …

]]> This is such a simple idea and boy does it look great! I have a bunch of the inside pages of books I’ve save from projects I used the covers in. Now I am good to go on using up all those inside pages! See how to make recycled book page goodie treat bags along with a link to the graphics used at Alyssa’s blog.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-page-halloween-treat-bags/2011/10/21/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled egg carton witch decoration for Halloween http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-egg-carton-witch-decoration-for-halloween/2011/10/20/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-egg-carton-witch-decoration-for-halloween/2011/10/20/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:10:17 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5001 It’s so good when we can get our kids in on the crafting fun and today’s wonderful recycled witch project has done just that for the son of blogger Chris. See her cute tutorial along with templates that she posted …

]]> It’s so good when we can get our kids in on the crafting fun and today’s wonderful recycled witch project has done just that for the son of blogger Chris. See her cute tutorial along with templates that she posted at her blog Pickup Some Creativity on how to make a recycled egg carton witch decoration for Halloween.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-egg-carton-witch-decoration-for-halloween/2011/10/20/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled black trash bag Halloween wreath http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-black-trash-bag-halloween-wreath/2011/10/19/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-black-trash-bag-halloween-wreath/2011/10/19/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:40:02 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4995 I love working with recycled plastic bags. I know we all try not to consume them to begin with but sometimes they get a bit of use but still can be crafted with. Check out the awesome tutorial Kathi sent …

]]> I love working with recycled plastic bags. I know we all try not to consume them to begin with but sometimes they get a bit of use but still can be crafted with. Check out the awesome tutorial Kathi sent in on how to make a Halloween trash bag wreath she posted at her blog Bits and Pieces.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-black-trash-bag-halloween-wreath/2011/10/19/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled book pumpkin http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-book-pumpkin/2011/10/17/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-book-pumpkin/2011/10/17/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:11:23 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4881 Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make …

]]> Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make a recycled book pumpkin that is just too cute!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-book-pumpkin/2011/10/17/feed/ 1 How to make a recycled paper tube pumpkin http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-tube-pumpkin/2011/10/14/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-tube-pumpkin/2011/10/14/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:48:57 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4892 You all know how much I love recycled paper and TP tube crafts. Kerry of the blog My Life is His Mission sent in a link to her clever way of making paper pumpkins with a paper tube base.…

]]> You all know how much I love recycled paper and TP tube crafts. Kerry of the blog My Life is His Mission sent in a link to her clever way of making paper pumpkins with a paper tube base.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-tube-pumpkin/2011/10/14/feed/ 0 Terracycle’s Monster Mash Your Costume Contest http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/terracycles-monster-mash-your-costume-contest/2011/10/13/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/terracycles-monster-mash-your-costume-contest/2011/10/13/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:59:07 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4969 Are you making your Halloween costume out of recycled materials this year? Well if you are, why not enter it in Terracycle’s costume contest! You could win a fabulous gift card to DwellSmart.com!

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]]> Are you making your Halloween costume out of recycled materials this year? Well if you are, why not enter it in Terracycle’s costume contest! You could win a fabulous gift card to DwellSmart.com!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/terracycles-monster-mash-your-costume-contest/2011/10/13/feed/ 0 How to make a candy corn button covered treat container http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-candy-corn-button-covered-treat-container/2011/10/13/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-candy-corn-button-covered-treat-container/2011/10/13/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:36:26 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4958 Do you have a stash of buttons just screaming to be crafted with? Well dig out the yellow, orange and white ones and an old little bucket or potting container and pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore and …

]]> Do you have a stash of buttons just screaming to be crafted with? Well dig out the yellow, orange and white ones and an old little bucket or potting container and pop on over to the blog Buttons Galore and More for a cute tutorial on how to make a candy corn treat container that Beth of the blog Beth Watson Design Studio shared there.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-candy-corn-button-covered-treat-container/2011/10/13/feed/ 0 How to upcycle plain witch hats with a bit of this and that http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-plain-witches-hats-with-a-bit-of-this-and-that/2011/10/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-plain-witches-hats-with-a-bit-of-this-and-that/2011/10/12/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:01:26 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4954 Do you like make your costume parts just the way you like them in your favorite colors? Well the daughter of the blogger behind Choose to Thrive did just that. See how to upcycle a plain witch hat available all …

]]> Do you like make your costume parts just the way you like them in your favorite colors? Well the daughter of the blogger behind Choose to Thrive did just that. See how to upcycle a plain witch hat available all over the place right now for virtually nothing and make it spectacular with probably items that you have laying around in your stash. See this one is titled Black Widow Hat and more cool color combos to get your creative juices flowing at Niki’s blog.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-plain-witches-hats-with-a-bit-of-this-and-that/2011/10/12/feed/ 1 How to upcycle a pumpkin with poetry http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-pumpkin-with-poetry/2011/10/07/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-pumpkin-with-poetry/2011/10/07/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:58:49 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4903 Inexpensive pumpkins are all over the place right now. They don’t need to stay that way. Add your personal touch by adding your favorite quote, phrase or poem like Cherie did. See her tutorial she posted a t her blog …

]]> Inexpensive pumpkins are all over the place right now. They don’t need to stay that way. Add your personal touch by adding your favorite quote, phrase or poem like Cherie did. See her tutorial she posted a t her blog on how to upcycle a pumpkin with book pages and poetry.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-a-pumpkin-with-poetry/2011/10/07/feed/ 2 How to make a Halloween Wreath http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-halloween-wreath/2011/10/06/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-halloween-wreath/2011/10/06/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:46:08 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4885 Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her  unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.

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]]> Heather of the blog The Sewing Loft sent in a link to her  unique take on a Halloween wreath. See how to make a recycled t-shirt Halloween wreath with spider web accents.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-halloween-wreath/2011/10/06/feed/ 0 How to make recycled paint sample tombstones http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-sample-tombstones/2011/09/30/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-sample-tombstones/2011/09/30/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:57:57 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4865 Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft …

]]> Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft tag punch. She used these to make bunting. I could see all sorts of possibilities!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-paint-sample-tombstones/2011/09/30/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled sweater pumpkin http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-pumpkin/2011/09/28/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-pumpkin/2011/09/28/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:21:05 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4808 If you are pulling your sweaters as the cooler weather approaches and some of them aren’t going to make the “cut” this fall why not dress up a pumpkin? Follow the fun tutorial on how to decorate a pumpkin with …

]]> If you are pulling your sweaters as the cooler weather approaches and some of them aren’t going to make the “cut” this fall why not dress up a pumpkin? Follow the fun tutorial on how to decorate a pumpkin with a recycled sweater over at Rustic Crafts.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-pumpkin/2011/09/28/feed/ 1 How to make recycled Halloween witch shoes http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-halloween-witch-shoes/2011/09/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-halloween-witch-shoes/2011/09/12/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:39:12 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=4782 I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.

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]]> I am so excited about Halloween! There are so many cool ideas that I can’t wait to make! Today I have this awesome tutorial on how to make recycled witch shoes featured over at the blog Craft Test Dummies.

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