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How to weave straw with a comb

July 27, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

how to weave straw with comb I have seen some tutorials on using a fork to make pompoms but the snowflake or flower like ornaments that are featured on this blog are so cool! Using a comb is a brilliant idea to make different “petals”. Here … Read More ...

22 Recycled pill bottle ideas

July 24, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

faux bamboo vase

Over at 104 Homestead there is a great list of projects both practical and crafty for turning old pill bottles into organizational items and fun things like these faux bamboo vases. So if you happen to have a stash of … Read More ...

How to make Lego cinder block planters

July 22, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

cinder block lego planter This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic cactus table

July 21, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Turning-a-thrift-store-plastic-cactus-into-a-chic-side-table-after-2-Plaster-DisasterWhat a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More ...

How to make a no sew Minnie Mouse costume

July 20, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

mini mouse costume The cleaver materials and ways Cindy came up with to make this no sew costume came up could be translated to just about any outfit you may need. Pop on over to her blog Upcycle Design Lab for the step … Read More ...

How to make giant candy decorations

July 17, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

tree-candyYes, my crafty thoughts are turning toward the holidays. You too? Well this tutorial on how to make giant candy decorations out of a pool noodle is brilliant! So have fun with your pool noodle this summer and then turn … Read More ...

How to make glass eyes

July 17, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

glasseye4 I know it’s only mid summer but the Halloween decorations are in the stores so that must mean it’s OK to post Halloween craft projects. Over at Make there is an easy tutorial on how to make glass eyes perfect … Read More ...

Altered book tip I love and more ideas

July 15, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

scrapsoflifeopen I have a few altered books going currently. I pick them up occasionally and add to them. One of them I tore out a bunch of the signatures to make room for all the stuff I was adding. The tip … Read More ...

How to make a recycled candy box ring display

July 14, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

ring display I made a recycled cigar box ring display using recycled wool felted sweaters but I LOVE this version where Jolene at the blog Crafty Super Mom used a rainbow of colors and a candy box to make her ring display. … Read More ...

How to make a photo display from a castor style wheel

July 13, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

castor photo paper weight This definitely falls under the category of, “I would never think of that!” But I sure am that Jane the designer over at Mamie Janes did. Pop on over to her blog to see the full tutorial on how to … Read More ...

How to make pink flamingo pull toys

July 10, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-cute-flamingo-pull-toys-for-the-little-onesIn honor of the recent passing of the inventor of the lawn pink flamingo I thought I’d share this cute tutorial featured at the blog This Little Street on how to make a pink flamingo pull toy. I love … Read More ...

How to make recycled toy car drawer pulls

July 8, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

header-toy-carsWhat little (or big) boy wouldn’t love a custom dresser that featured toy cars as the pulls. I bet they would look cute too on cabinet doors as well. Pop on over to the link Joor sent in to the … Read More ...

How to upcycle a simple mirror into a fancy one

July 2, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

img_1590_00 I bet all of as some point have owned one of those simple full length mirrors. A fun home dec element these days is to have a large decorative mirror resting on the floor. Well, you can make your own … Read More ...

How to make a yarn bowl

July 1, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

how-to-make-a-yarn-bowlThis bowl is so pretty and while the tutorial is on how to make a yarn bowl with polymer clay featured at the blog Seven Thirty Three I wanted to share this with you here at Craft Gossip Recycling because … Read More ...

How to make recycled greeting card books

June 30, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

crad books We all get greeting cards for celebrations or holidays and some of us like to keep them. Over at the blog Jennibellie Studio there is a fun idea for binding them into a book. Pop on over to see more … Read More ...

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