Recycled Crafts http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How to make decorative recycled map tape http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-decorative-recycled-map-tape/2012/05/16/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-decorative-recycled-map-tape/2012/05/16/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:54 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6609 Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled map tape perfect for dressing up gifts.

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]]> Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled map tape perfect for dressing up gifts.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-decorative-recycled-map-tape/2012/05/16/feed/ 0 How to make chalkboard covered recycled jar lids http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-chalkboard-covered-recycled-jar-lids/2012/05/15/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-chalkboard-covered-recycled-jar-lids/2012/05/15/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6604 Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.

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]]> Kathryn of the blog The Pickled Herring has come up with a darling and practical idea for the great chalkboard paint. She uses it on jar lids to label and date its contents.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-chalkboard-covered-recycled-jar-lids/2012/05/15/feed/ 0 Win tickets to Maker Faire-Bay Area at Craftside http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/win-tickets-to-maker-faire-bay-area-at-craftside/2012/05/14/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/win-tickets-to-maker-faire-bay-area-at-craftside/2012/05/14/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:46 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6638 If you are looking to win some tickets to Maker Faire-Bay area pop on over to Craftside to get yourself in the running! They have 5 pairs to giveaway.

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]]> If you are looking to win some tickets to Maker Faire-Bay area pop on over to Craftside to get yourself in the running! They have 5 pairs to giveaway.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/win-tickets-to-maker-faire-bay-area-at-craftside/2012/05/14/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled necktie luggage tag http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-luggage-tag/2012/05/14/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-luggage-tag/2012/05/14/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:38 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6595 Over at Craft Test Dummies Jenny posted a great tutorial on how to make a recycled necktie luggage tag!

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]]> Over at Craft Test Dummies Jenny posted a great tutorial on how to make a recycled necktie luggage tag!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-necktie-luggage-tag/2012/05/14/feed/ 0 How to make mini recycled jar terrariums http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-mini-recycled-jar-terrariums/2012/05/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-mini-recycled-jar-terrariums/2012/05/12/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 17:55:30 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6600 Talk about green craft…literally! See the great tutorial Haley shared at her blog The Zen of Making on how to make recycled jar terrariums.

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]]> Talk about green craft…literally! See the great tutorial Haley shared at her blog The Zen of Making on how to make recycled jar terrariums.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-mini-recycled-jar-terrariums/2012/05/12/feed/ 0 How to remake a scrubbie from a scrubbie http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-remake-a-scrubbie-from-a-scrubbie/2012/05/11/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-remake-a-scrubbie-from-a-scrubbie/2012/05/11/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 16:01:36 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6553 Did I make you giggle? Well the post Tracie sent in a link to at her blog Radical Recycks features a fun idea for turning a body scrubbie into a cleaning scrubbie. See the tutorial on how to crochet a …

]]> Did I make you giggle? Well the post Tracie sent in a link to at her blog Radical Recycks features a fun idea for turning a body scrubbie into a cleaning scrubbie. See the tutorial on how to crochet a recycled scrubbie scrubbie.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-remake-a-scrubbie-from-a-scrubbie/2012/05/11/feed/ 0 How to upcycle an old piece of furniture http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-an-old-piece-of-furniture/2012/05/10/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-an-old-piece-of-furniture/2012/05/10/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 15:55:18 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6549 Over at Loop Style there is a fun tutorial on how to upcycle an old piece of furniture.

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]]> Over at Loop Style there is a fun tutorial on how to upcycle an old piece of furniture.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-upcycle-an-old-piece-of-furniture/2012/05/10/feed/ 0 How to make a scrap fabric fun headband http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-fun-headband/2012/05/09/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-fun-headband/2012/05/09/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:54:29 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6545 As someone with a huge stash of little scraps of fabric projects that use them are way up on my list of faves. Pop on over to Jamie’s blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for her easy tutorial on …

]]> As someone with a huge stash of little scraps of fabric projects that use them are way up on my list of faves. Pop on over to Jamie’s blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for her easy tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric pretty headband.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-scrap-fabric-fun-headband/2012/05/09/feed/ 0 How to sew a recycled tape measure pencil case http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-recycled-tape-measure-pencil-case/2012/05/08/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-recycled-tape-measure-pencil-case/2012/05/08/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:34 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6542 This project just makes me smile! If you like tape measures too and want to sew yourself a fun pencil case check out the awesome tutorial  that Katie shared at her blog Punk Projects on how to sew a recycled …

]]> This project just makes me smile! If you like tape measures too and want to sew yourself a fun pencil case check out the awesome tutorial  that Katie shared at her blog Punk Projects on how to sew a recycled measuring tape pencil case.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-sew-a-recycled-tape-measure-pencil-case/2012/05/08/feed/ 1 How to make recycled sweater armwarmers and a scarf http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-sweater-armwarmers-and-a-scarf/2012/05/07/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-sweater-armwarmers-and-a-scarf/2012/05/07/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 15:48:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6538 When Leanne sent in a link to her great tutorial the title says how to upcycle an old jumper, I think I’m going to see something made from what we here in America think of as a jumper, but I …

]]> When Leanne sent in a link to her great tutorial the title says how to upcycle an old jumper, I think I’m going to see something made from what we here in America think of as a jumper, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this adorable recycled sweater project. Pop on over to her blog Chichidee Handmade for two great recycled sweater tutorials.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-sweater-armwarmers-and-a-scarf/2012/05/07/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled Springtime wall hanging http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-springtime-wall-hanging/2012/05/05/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-springtime-wall-hanging/2012/05/05/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 18:20:25 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6468 Kira of the blog Oops I Craft My Pants came up with this cute wall hanging made from a recycled bit of packaging. Want to find out what kind of packaging it is? Pop on over to her awesome tutorial …

]]> Kira of the blog Oops I Craft My Pants came up with this cute wall hanging made from a recycled bit of packaging. Want to find out what kind of packaging it is? Pop on over to her awesome tutorial on how to make a recycled springtime themed wall hanging.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-springtime-wall-hanging/2012/05/05/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled shampoo bottle sponge holder http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-shampoo-bottle-sponge-holder/2012/05/04/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-shampoo-bottle-sponge-holder/2012/05/04/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 16:05:33 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6534 I postitively love when a recycled craft has a practical purpose and that is just what Bonnie of the blog Revolutionaries has come up with. See how to make a recycled shampoo bottle sponge holder with her awesome tutorial.

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]]> I postitively love when a recycled craft has a practical purpose and that is just what Bonnie of the blog Revolutionaries has come up with. See how to make a recycled shampoo bottle sponge holder with her awesome tutorial.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-shampoo-bottle-sponge-holder/2012/05/04/feed/ 1 How to make recycled book and box art surfaces http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-and-box-art-surfaces/2012/05/03/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-and-box-art-surfaces/2012/05/03/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 16:08:32 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6482 Do you like the look of thick box style art and want to make some to then create your paintings or mixed-media collages on? Check out this great tutorial sent in by Alma where she shows you how to make …

]]> Do you like the look of thick box style art and want to make some to then create your paintings or mixed-media collages on? Check out this great tutorial sent in by Alma where she shows you how to make recycled cardboard box and book page box style canvases.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-book-and-box-art-surfaces/2012/05/03/feed/ 0 How to recover a pair of shoes with lace http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recover-a-pair-of-shoes-with-lace/2012/05/02/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recover-a-pair-of-shoes-with-lace/2012/05/02/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:17:07 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6430 Over at the blog Nell Creations there is a fun tutorial on how to cover a pair of shoes with lace (all the rage right now). What a great way to upcycle a pair of shoes! Jenelle also has done …

]]> Over at the blog Nell Creations there is a fun tutorial on how to cover a pair of shoes with lace (all the rage right now). What a great way to upcycle a pair of shoes! Jenelle also has done some great work with shoe redo and gold glitter!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-recover-a-pair-of-shoes-with-lace/2012/05/02/feed/ 1 How to dress up your erasers http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-dress-up-your-erasers/2012/05/01/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-dress-up-your-erasers/2012/05/01/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:45:16 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=6442 Did you know that they needed dressing up? They were naked and didn’t know it! Well if you feel like your erasers need some new duds check out Rache;’s blog Lines Across for a quick and easy way to dress …

]]> Did you know that they needed dressing up? They were naked and didn’t know it! Well if you feel like your erasers need some new duds check out Rache;’s blog Lines Across for a quick and easy way to dress up those plain erasers.

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