Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
Over at Jessica’s blog Mom 4 Real there is an awesome tutorial for turning a recycled pallet into a kid’s puppet theater. Looking for more recycled pallet ideas? Check out the book Build It! with Pallets.
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Rohan shared a fun idea for sculpting a doll from a loofah
. Pop on over to her blog Butterfly Handicraft to see more photos of her darling creation.… Read More ...
Yes indeed! The lovely peeps at Lark Crafts and the author Randel Plowman have provided you lucky Craft Gossip Recycling readers the opportunity to win a copy of the new book The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay … Read More ...
I love making these chains of folded paper and bags and this idea for making a belt with them sent in by Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion is great.… Read More ...
This post will warm your heart because these projects come from the next generation. Pop on over to Jodie’s blog Love Them Madly to see the toys she and her kids made from recycled clementine wood crates.… Read More ...
This is just darling! With spring (and Easter) just around the corner I plan on making a whole bunch of these pretty garlands. See the tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box garland over at the blog Michele … Read More ...
Got a little (or big collection of tiny figures)? Why not try this fun way to display them in a recycled vintage printers’ tray like Laura of the blog Paper Eudaimonia.… Read More ...
Connie of the blog Crafty Goodies has a feature called “Try It Tuesdays” and she whipped up a whole bunch of great designs that feature recycled flash cards. (She also points out a great use of a cone of … Read More ...
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” … Read More ...
Over at this post at Retro Cafe Art Gallery blog there is a lovely collection of small gifts and packaging made mostly with recycled and leftover bits that will surely get you in the mood to make or wrap up … Read More ...
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.… Read More ...
That is just what Tiki did! She gathered up some craft supplies that she had in her stash and a few rather unlikely ones-bird cages! See more holiday decorations she posted at her blog Ribbons, Lace , and Inspiration.… Read More ...
Sharon sent in this link to the blog Crafts n’ Coffee where this awesome Sputnik-style ornament is featured. It is made from upcycled drinking straws! If you like this and want to see 9 more Christmas decorations pop on over … Read More ...
Over at the blog A Nest for All Seasons there is a great idea and lots of pretty pictures of this great idea Amy sent in of her sweater wrapped ornaments. Check out more of her recycled sweater and ribbon … Read More ...
I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More ...
