Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
I have started making Christmas trees this year to decorate my house. Well, I have started to gather the materials really and in addition to loving this scrap wood tree l love what Claire called her stash of hardware- “ironmongery”. … Read More ... “How to make a scrap wood Christmas Tree”
Take a minute to watch this video to learn about how glass is recycled and if you don’t already take part in a glass recycling program learn about how you can in your area!
If you have a nespresso coffee machine I bet you have asked yourself what you could make with the little pretty cups after you have made a delicious cup of coffee with them. Well, Rose sent in this link to … Read More ... “How to make recycled nespresso cup jewelry”
I like Molly Meng like to make things with book covers and end up with a lot of book pages left over. They are a great material to incorporate into paper projects. Pop on over to Creative Live and watch … Read More ... “A bunch of fun ideas for recycled book pages”
I need this idea like you wouldn’t believe! My favorite thing to do is include little bits of keepsakes in my altered books and journals and I like to see them in the book. Pop on over to the blog
… Read More ... “Recycled envelope windows for journals and scrapbooks”
Hello all my wonderful Craft Gossip Recycling readers! Jean W. sent in an email asking if I had any ideas on what to make with the little balls from deodorant containers. Her husband has been saving them and doesn’t know … Read More ... “Reader ideas request!”
Do you recyclers do “alley” runs”? I love that term. I do know the Sunday night/Monday morning walks through my neighborhood can sometimes be a treasure hunt but I can’t say as I have alleys in my normal repertoire of … Read More ... “Crate to coffee table”
Ever thought of having custom charms made from one of your designs? Check out Whitney Howard Designs. They can make charms from your designs from recycled lead free pewter. They also have an amazing collection of their own … Read More ... “Whitney Howard Designs- Get your own charms made from recycled lead free pewter”
Got some craft supplies you want to keep out of a landfill? Why not sell them! Check out Scraps4.Crafts.com!
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.
Pop on over to the blog Green Living Ideas for a whole big list of ideas for using recycled paper to wrap your Christmas gifts.
On this Cyber Monday I thought I’d share a link to this new online market place for all things recycled. Consider buying recycled this holiday season at Recycled Market. I bet Santa would approve.
Do you like to shop estate sales to find old stuff to recycle into you own creations? Well check out EstateSales.org for up to the minute listings of Estate sales in your area.
Super special and pretty post today! The wonderful illustrator Fee Harding who goes by the name Burntfeather has created these two posters that show what can be recycled and can’t. Pop on over to this link for the free downloads … Read More ... “Free What Can Be Recycled and What Can’t Poster Downloads”
Emiko and Shana have hit upon a great idea! They host workshops called “Accessorize with Toys” where they bring all sorts of recycled toys and everything you need to make jewelry and small sculptures to parties and eco-events.
Check out… Read More ... “Emiko and Shana of “Accessorize With Toys” at Maker Faire”
