Recycled Crafts » Recycled Tutorials http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to restyle a standard scarf into an infinity style one http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5422 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 …

]]> 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 infinity style one.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-restyle-a-standard-scarf-into-an-infinity-style-one/2012/02/08/feed/ 0 How to make a bunch of winter accessories out of a recycled sweater http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:08:35 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5451 Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten …

]]> Theresa of the blog Mittens and More sent in a link to her post where she shared her latest set of winter time accessories. Pop on over to blog to see more and the link to her recycled sweater mitten tutorial.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-bunch-of-winter-accessories-out-of-a-recycled-sweater/2012/02/04/feed/ 0 How to sew a skull embellished recycled messanger bag http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-skull-embellished-recycled-messanger-bag/2012/02/03/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-skull-embellished-recycled-messanger-bag/2012/02/03/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34:21 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5442 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 …

]]> 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 how-to on sewing a messenger bag out of an old suit coat and t-shirt.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-skull-embellished-recycled-messanger-bag/2012/02/03/feed/ 0 How to make photo booth style photos perfect for a party activity http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-photo-booth-style-photos-perfect-for-a-party-activity/2012/01/31/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-photo-booth-style-photos-perfect-for-a-party-activity/2012/01/31/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:49:01 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5895 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 …

]]> 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 on faux photo booth photography.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-photo-booth-style-photos-perfect-for-a-party-activity/2012/01/31/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 a scrap fabric puzzle http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-puzzle/2012/01/27/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-puzzle/2012/01/27/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:17:57 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5857 This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the …

]]> This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric puzzle.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-puzzle/2012/01/27/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled deck of cards “52 Reasons I love you” card http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-deck-of-cards-52-reasons-i-love-you-card/2012/01/26/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-deck-of-cards-52-reasons-i-love-you-card/2012/01/26/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:32:55 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5457 I am sure this project could be used for all sorts of topics but Lowri sent in a link to her blog Paper Vine where she posted a charming tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s Day card out of …

]]> I am sure this project could be used for all sorts of topics but Lowri sent in a link to her blog Paper Vine where she posted a charming tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s Day card out of a deck of cards that is a book of 52 reasons I love you.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-deck-of-cards-52-reasons-i-love-you-card/2012/01/26/feed/ 1 Steampunk style knife and key photo hanger http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/steampunk-style-knife-and-key-photo-hanger/2012/01/25/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/steampunk-style-knife-and-key-photo-hanger/2012/01/25/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:32:20 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5908 See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took …

]]> See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took my inspiration from.

 

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/steampunk-style-knife-and-key-photo-hanger/2012/01/25/feed/ 0 Darling birds made from tiny scraps of fabric and more! http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/darling-birds-made-from-tiny-scraps-of-fabric-and-more/2012/01/25/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/darling-birds-made-from-tiny-scraps-of-fabric-and-more/2012/01/25/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:27 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5868 Over at Mel Designs she posted a great tutorial on how to make these recycled scrap paper sewn birds and in her never ending quest to keep all those left over scraps organized for her next fabulous scrap project she …

]]> Over at Mel Designs she posted a great tutorial on how to make these recycled scrap paper sewn birds and in her never ending quest to keep all those left over scraps organized for her next fabulous scrap project she has a fun way to store and display them ready to go.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/darling-birds-made-from-tiny-scraps-of-fabric-and-more/2012/01/25/feed/ 0 How to make a woven recycled straw heart http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-woven-recycled-straw-heart/2012/01/24/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-woven-recycled-straw-heart/2012/01/24/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:44:41 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5884 I love simple and easy folding projects especially when you can do them on the go with recycled materials. Such is the case with this folded drinking straw heart perfect for  a Valentine accent. See the tutorial video post sent …

]]> I love simple and easy folding projects especially when you can do them on the go with recycled materials. Such is the case with this folded drinking straw heart perfect for  a Valentine accent. See the tutorial video post sent in by Rena of the blog The Cheese Thief for the full folded heart tutorial.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-woven-recycled-straw-heart/2012/01/24/feed/ 0 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 make a recycled photo frame chalkboard serving tray http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-photo-frame-chalkboard-serving-tray/2012/01/16/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-photo-frame-chalkboard-serving-tray/2012/01/16/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:41:46 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5164 This is such a great idea for all your entertaining needs. I bet it would be easy to whip up a bunch of these recycled frame chalkboard serving trays and bring them to parties for hostess gifts. See the easy …

]]> This is such a great idea for all your entertaining needs. I bet it would be easy to whip up a bunch of these recycled frame chalkboard serving trays and bring them to parties for hostess gifts. See the easy tutorial that Kellie (a Tree-hugger, crafter, humanitarian, thrift store junkie, juke box hero) sent in a link to featured at her blog My So Called Green Life on how to make a recycled photo frame chalkboard serving tray.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-photo-frame-chalkboard-serving-tray/2012/01/16/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled paper tube magnetic pen holder http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-tube-magnetic-pen-holder/2012/01/14/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-tube-magnetic-pen-holder/2012/01/14/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:37:32 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5398 Is it not amazing what a simple fold or two can do to transform an ordinary toilet paper tube into a pretty and useful object? Well we can thank Shelley of the blog Sew & Dipity for sending in a …

]]> Is it not amazing what a simple fold or two can do to transform an ordinary toilet paper tube into a pretty and useful object? Well we can thank Shelley of the blog Sew & Dipity for sending in a link to her post where she shared her tutorial on how to make a recycled tp tub fridge pen holder.

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