Recycled Crafts 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 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 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 Artfire.com a great source for vintage Valentines http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/artfire-com-a-great-source-for-vintage-valentines/2012/02/07/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/artfire-com-a-great-source-for-vintage-valentines/2012/02/07/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:08 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5933 Do you love to give or craft with vintage Valentines? Well, over at ArtFire.com you can find these in the shop Sandy Creek Collectibles.

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]]> Do you love to give or craft with vintage Valentines? Well, over at ArtFire.com you can find these in the shop Sandy Creek Collectibles.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/artfire-com-a-great-source-for-vintage-valentines/2012/02/07/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled belt and button bracelet http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-belt-and-button-bracelet/2012/02/06/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-belt-and-button-bracelet/2012/02/06/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:17:37 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5887 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) …

]]> 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) on how to make a recycled belt bracelet that features coins and buttons.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-belt-and-button-bracelet/2012/02/06/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 a recycled fabric heart pin http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-fabric-heart-pin/2012/02/02/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-fabric-heart-pin/2012/02/02/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:15 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5860 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 …

]]> 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 on how to make a recycled fabric heart pin.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-fabric-heart-pin/2012/02/02/feed/ 0 Recycled records and books galore! http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycled-records-and-books-galore/2012/02/01/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycled-records-and-books-galore/2012/02/01/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:38:01 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5863 If you are into fun designs made from recycled books and records pop on over to the Etsy shop Retro Grandma to see all sorts of fun designs that Audry has created.

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]]> If you are into fun designs made from recycled books and records pop on over to the Etsy shop Retro Grandma to see all sorts of fun designs that Audry has created.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycled-records-and-books-galore/2012/02/01/feed/ 1 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 sew recycled pillowcase pj pants http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:55:40 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5873 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 …

]]> 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 shared a great tutorial on how to sew little kid pj pants from a recycled pillowcase.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-recycled-pillowcase-pj-pants/2012/01/29/feed/ 0 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.

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