Every time I find a fun painting tip that uses an unexpected item to make a project easy I can’t wait to share it with you Craft Gossip Recycling readers. Over at the blog Fellow Fellow there is a great … Read More ...
Paint Pour Designs Using a Recycled Sink Strainer
Paint pouring is very trendy right now, but using a recycled sink strainer to make beautiful art is quite unique! See the step by step tutorial sent in to the blog Purple Hues and Me that features how to use … Read More ...
How to make lace imprinted hearts
This heart decoration that was created using a recycled lace doily to impress a design into the clay is a great technique that I am going to put on my Heart a Day Challenge “to make” list. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make folded paper icicles
This is one of those projects that I bet once you make one you can’t stop. You will try them in all sorts of papers both new and recycled. Maybe even try it with other things like stiffened fabric? Foil? … Read More ...
How to knit a tiny sweater for a card with toothpicks
OK now this is cute! And you know what I’m going to do with this idea? I’m going to make Ugly Christmas Sweater cards for next year! I know I have to start now to knit a bunch with this … Read More ...
How to make a wire heart garland
This is such a dainty and delicate Valentine’s Day decoration. Included in the great tutorial on how to make this wire heart garland is a great tip on how to make smooth curves in the wire! Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to dip paint recycled glass bottles
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a giant dandelion
Dandelions are one of my favorite plants, they are kind of the mid-century modern flower of the lawn. This fun dandelion is made out of q-tips of all things! Pop on over to the blog The Chic Site for the … Read More ...
How to make a Hershey’s Kiss Diamond Ring
I bet my girl friends would have a blast making these at our next “book club” (in quotes as we do read books but it really is a “wine and food” club). I sometimes bring a fun little craft for … Read More ...
How to make geometric straw ornaments
I know Christmas is in the rear view mirror but these geometric straw ornaments are so modern and pretty I bet these would look cool as simple decor in all sorts of spaces. Pop on over to the blog Vintage … Read More ...
How to make a ice cream cone pin cushion
I belong to a group on Facebook where we post stuff we are giving away. I scored these ceramic ice cream cones
that I new instantly I was going to make pin cushions out of.
Looking for more pin … Read More ...
How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More ...
Cute cat gift wrap with paw and yarn ball
So many of us say we can’t draw but I bet all of us can draw this adorable cat paw reaching up for the ball of real yarn. Pop on over to the blog Let’s Wrap Stuff for the tutorial … Read More ...
Color changing eggs for fun, decor and of course Easter!
Wow! Now another fun way to decorate Easter eggs that combines the fun of a mood ring with a paint job. Pop on over to the blog Dream a Little Bigger for the tutorial on how to make color changing … Read More ...
How to make snow globe jar toppers
I love snow globes and this project really kicks up the idea to a whole new level of fun and cuteness! Pop on over to the blog A Few Shortcuts for the tutorial on how to make snow globe topped … Read More ...