Recycling is an important habit that can make a big difference in protecting our planet. However, teaching kids about it doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity, you can turn learning about recycling into a fun, hands-on experience. … Read More ...
Upcycled Keyboard Key Crafts: 20+ Clever Ways to Repurpose Old Computer Parts
If you’ve ever upgraded your computer and ended up with an old keyboard collecting dust, don’t toss it—upcycle it! There’s a whole world of creative, eco-friendly projects you can make using recycled computer keyboard keys. These DIY keyboard crafts aren’t … Read More ...
Turn Your Old Jeans into a Stylish Coloring Pencil Tote – You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is!
Okay, fellow crafters and coloring fanatics, I have to tell you about a little upcycling gem I stumbled across—and yes, it involves your trusty old jeans and your ever-growing collection of coloring pencils.
If you’re anything like me, adult coloring … Read More ...
Barefooted Welder: Turning Scrap into Sculptural Statements
Today, in honor of ANZAC Day, we’re shining a spotlight on a truly unique Australian artist — The Barefooted Welder, aka Michael Dudley. Based in North Queensland, Michael is known for his raw, imaginative sculptures made entirely from scrap … Read More ...
A fond farewell from one of my favorite things onto full time art world making
I have had the pleasure of being the Recycled Editor at Craft Gossip for over 15 years. I can’t think of a better job than to immerse myself in a community of creatives that focus on sharing their eco-creations with … Read More ...
Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find
Ever looked at a plane’s life vest and thought, “That would make a killer toiletry bag?” No? Well, someone did—and thank goodness for that kind of genius.
This week’s top recycled Etsy find is a total conversation starter: an upcycled … Read More ...
DIY Bar Goals: This Wine Bottle Cutter Kit Is About to Change My Crafting Life
I have a confession: this bottle cutter kit has been sitting in my Amazon cart for days. I keep coming back to it, imagining all the wine bottles I could be turning into classy glasses, candle holders, or even a … Read More ...
The $6.7 Million Upcycled Easter Handbag That’s Breaking the Internet
It sounds absolutely unreal, but a $6.7 million handbag is making headlines—and not just for its jaw-dropping price. Fashion designer Debbie Wingham has pushed the boundaries of luxury and sustainable fashion by creating what may be the world’s most expensive … Read More ...
How to make amazing colorful recycled plastic bottle earrings
I bet no on e will guess that these earrings are made from a recycled plastic bottle until you tell them. They are so pretty and look high-end to me. Pop on over to the blog Happy Family Art for … Read More ...
How to make recycled clothes pin carrots for Easter decor
I am having so much fun decorating for Easter, not sure why, but that’s the way it is. I got out all my boxes and having so much fun seeing all the fun little things I have in my stash. … Read More ...
Easy way to make a plaster sculpture prefect for all ages
I love organic shape sculptures. Like the bean in Chicago. I sculpt little tiny things out of porcelain right now but I love this idea for working with plaster and a balloon. Pop on over to the blog Artful Parent … Read More ...
Crayon shavings make abstract art
I have melted crayons between two pieces of wax paper to make window art to good success. This project kicks it up by incorporating a black stained glass frame outline paper layer. I bet there are lots of ways to … Read More ...
Blind and texture embossing techniques
If you are a fan of adding subtle elements to your art this idea for embossing shapes and textures could be just the technique you will want to try. I haven’t had much success in the past but the tips … Read More ...
Easy way to transform every day items into charms and pendants
This is a great way to make easy and fun charms and pendants that uses recycled items. I can totally see expanding this technique using bottle caps, pop tabs and broken jewelry to give it a new life. Pop on … Read More ...
Great collection of ways to use plastic Easter eggs
These look like mini mid mod planters. I bet by shaping the wire in more of a curl a Victorian style could be created. Pop on over to Apartment Therapy for a great collection of a wide variety of recycled … Read More ...