Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More ...
How to make a giant paint swatch light up Christmas tree
Did you play with a Light Bright as a kid? I did and this Christmas tree made on peg board with little twinkle lights is like a grown-up version perfect to decorate for the holidays. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
Recycled object Christmas tree
How fun would this be to create an object Christmas tree with the whole family? Ask everyone to gather up some of their favorite objects. It would be so easy to do with pegboard or the adhesive hooks that don’t … Read More ...
How to make a Scandinavian Tomte Christmas elf
Welcome to this tutorial on how to make a cute and easy tomte Christmas elf! This little elf is not only adorable, but it is also simple to create, making it the perfect craft for kids to get involved in. … Read More ...
Giveaway: Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes book
Giveaway- Country Living Christmas Joys: Decorating, Crafts, Recipes
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 1st, 2015 and you are in the running for this AWESOME Christmas craft, decorating and recipe book.
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How to make a mini spa tin
Looking for a fun little gift to give your friends, your kids’ teachers, and even people you run into that you think you use a little surprise gift? Well, these little mini spa tins are just the thing! Pop on … Read More ...
How to make super sized button wall art
Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial on… Read More ...
Giveaway-A Field Guide to American Houses (Revised)
Leave a comment in today’s post by November 27th, 2015 and you are in the running for this comprehensive book perfect for … Read More ...
25 Days of paper projects
Do you like crafting with paper? If so pop on over to Helen Hiebert’s blog for her 25 days of paper projects. She is selling a pack of paper that includes everything you need to make all 12 projects … Read More ...
Reader ideas request!
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 ...
How to fancy up tiny Christmas trees
Sometimes all it takes is a little detail switch to make a new store bought item into a vintage expensive item. That is just what Karen did with these little new Christmas trees. She swapped out their plastic bases with … Read More ...
How to make a Christmas tree with clothing hangers
I love making Christmas trees, especially out of unusual things and this one made out of clothing hangers is a fave! This seems like it would be one of those projects you could make at the office in a pinch. … Read More ...
Winner Artistcellar stencils and supplies
Congrats go out to Becky B. of Portland, OR as she is the winner of the Artistcellar supplies.
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Winner: Dress Your Tech
Congrats go out to Melinda F. of Mesa A.Z as she is the winner of a copy of Dress Your Tech: 35 Projects to Customize Your Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Camera and More.… Read More ...
How to make folded paper ornaments
When I spotted these paper ornaments I thought they looked like pine cones and I love pine cones. They are easy to make and wouldn’t they look cute made with all sorts of recycled and new papers? Pop on over … Read More ...