Recycled Crafts » upcycled 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 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 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 knit recycled t-shirt scarf http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:09:18 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5160 Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following …

]]> Did you get a t-shirt as a gift this holiday season that just doesn’t quite make the cut….you know the pun I’m about to make here. See how to cut that t-shirt up and knit it into a scarf following the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled t-shirt knit scarf over at Amber’s blog Don’t Sew Angry.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-knit-recycled-t-shirt-scarf/2012/01/12/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 Great recycling idea: decorative tape holder http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/great-recycling-idea-decorative-tape-holder/2012/01/03/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/great-recycling-idea-decorative-tape-holder/2012/01/03/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:10:41 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5196 I’m not going to tell you what this super great recycled tape holder is made from! You have to go to this link to Connie’s blog Crafty Goodies to see what she recycled. You’ll also see how she “re-functioned” …

]]> I’m not going to tell you what this super great recycled tape holder is made from! You have to go to this link to Connie’s blog Crafty Goodies to see what she recycled. You’ll also see how she “re-functioned” and old bullet casing!

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/great-recycling-idea-decorative-tape-holder/2012/01/03/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled sock Santa http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sock-santa/2011/12/23/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sock-santa/2011/12/23/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:23:41 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5335 Awe this is darling. Thanks to Elvi for sending in a link to her blog Lolovie where she shared her easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock Santa.

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]]> Awe this is darling. Thanks to Elvi for sending in a link to her blog Lolovie where she shared her easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sock Santa.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sock-santa/2011/12/23/feed/ 1 How to make a snowman basket http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-snowman-basket/2011/12/23/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-snowman-basket/2011/12/23/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:23:17 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5339 What I love about this basket is how the handle looks like the headband part of the earmuffs! Read the easy tutorial on how to make this upcycled Snowman basket over at Beth Watson’s blog.

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]]> What I love about this basket is how the handle looks like the headband part of the earmuffs! Read the easy tutorial on how to make this upcycled Snowman basket over at Beth Watson’s blog.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-snowman-basket/2011/12/23/feed/ 0 How to make recycled cardboard gift tags http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cardboard-gift-tags/2011/12/22/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cardboard-gift-tags/2011/12/22/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:01:01 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5329 Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See …

]]> Need to whip up some last minute simple and elegant gift tags as you wrap those presents late at night (or anytime) why not try these great recycled cardboard (chipboard) ones designed by Roslyn of the blog Sew Delicious. See her tutorial on how to make recycled cardboard gift tags.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-cardboard-gift-tags/2011/12/22/feed/ 0 How to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-coffee-filter-christmas-wreath/2011/12/21/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-coffee-filter-christmas-wreath/2011/12/21/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:27:50 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5332 This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.

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]]> This is just winter wonderland! See how to make a coffee filter Christmas wreath over at the blog Recaptured Charm.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-coffee-filter-christmas-wreath/2011/12/21/feed/ 0 Sparkle-tastic poodle ornaments http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/sparkle-tastic-poodle-ornaments/2011/12/21/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/sparkle-tastic-poodle-ornaments/2011/12/21/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:27:08 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5318 When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.

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]]> When simple ball ornaments just aren’t calling to you add a few pom poms and you too can have some pink poodle ornaments. Check out the close-up of this pink pooch at Joanne’s blog.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/sparkle-tastic-poodle-ornaments/2011/12/21/feed/ 0 How to make recycled newspaper ornaments http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-ornaments/2011/12/20/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-ornaments/2011/12/20/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:10:56 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5311 I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas …

]]> I love simple things and this recycled newspaper ornament idea is just that! I actually like them unpainted. See the tutorial Melissa shared at her blog The Chocolate Muffin on how to make easy and kid friendly recycled newspaper Christmas ornaments.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-newspaper-ornaments/2011/12/20/feed/ 1 How to make a recycled sweater monogram ornament http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-monogram-ornament/2011/12/19/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-monogram-ornament/2011/12/19/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:46:03 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5325 I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog  Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram …

]]> I am getting warm and fuzzy (just like this ornament) thinking about all the cool letters I could make. Check out the awesome tutorial that Mary shared at her blog  Craft Buds on how to make a recycled sweater monogram ornament.

]]> http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-sweater-monogram-ornament/2011/12/19/feed/ 0 How to make a recycled paper strip ball ornament http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-strip-ball-ornament/2011/12/18/ http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-recycled-paper-strip-ball-ornament/2011/12/18/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:52:58 +0000 stefaniegirard http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/?p=5188 This is such a simple yet elegant ornament. I am tickled that Rena sent in a link to her post at The Cheese Thief where she featured a tutorial (along with links to videos) on how to make recycled paper …

]]> This is such a simple yet elegant ornament. I am tickled that Rena sent in a link to her post at The Cheese Thief where she featured a tutorial (along with links to videos) on how to make recycled paper and tissue box woven strip ball ornaments.

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