We all know I love me some Re-Nest. They’ve had some super great ideas lately that I wanted to pass on.
Make some gorgeous snowflakes!
Check out some new uses for vintage ceiling tiles.
Pop Up Junk Mail Holiday Cards
Another great use for all that junk mail you get this time of year? Turn it into holiday cards to send out to everyone you know! (source)… Read More ...
Bridesmaid Dress Linens
Bridesmaid Dress Linens – 1
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Love this entry into the Recycled Crafts Holiday Contest! It’s table linens, perfect for an upscale cocktail party, made out of two recycled bridesmaid dresses!
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Mini Snow Globes
Mini Snow Globes – 1
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Another entry into the Recycled Crafts Holiday contest from Chica and Jo! This time around it’s a snow globe, made from a miniature christmas ornament they had, and a … Read More ...
Tree Skirt from Bridesmaid Dress
Tree Skirt from Bridesmaid Dress – 3
Originally uploaded by Chica and Jo
Here’s the first entry into the Recycled Crafts holiday contest! It’s a tree skirt, made out of a bridesmaid dress. LOVE IT!!!
Don’t forget, you have until … Read More ...
Recycled Holiday Challenge
With the US officially in a recession, craft bloggers across the internet have been discussing ways they’re going to cut back on store-bought items this year, and will be turning to handmade items more than ever. Whether that means shopping … Read More ...
DIY Recipe Cards
Do you know someone who’s always finding new recipes to make? Why not make something for them this holiday season? Taking a tip from Whimsy Girl, you can make up your very own recipe cards – simply cut, paste, … Read More ...
Cycling Cuffs
the perfect gift for the cyclist you know, these cuffs can be whipped up using scrap fabric and thread, making them a nearly free gift to create. If you’ve got the Velcro laying around (and I’m betting some of you … Read More ...
Pumpkin Pasta – Perfect For Thanksgiving!
Just in time for Thanksgiving here in the States, Posie Gets Cozy has a great recipe for some pumpkin pasta – and while it might be too late to recycle that pumpkin you’ve got laying around from Halloween, you can … Read More ...
Simple Pen Holders From Recycled Cardboard Tubes
Looking for a way to recycle everyday home items for storing your office essentials? Simply grab an old toilet paper or paper towel roll, a binder clip and a nail, and add a few of these great storage solutions to … Read More ...
Recycled Box Packaging Tutorial
Recycled Box Packaging Tutorial
Originally uploaded by Lizette Greco
I love the idea of using old boxes to wrap new packages – and this Flickr tutorial shows you just how to do it one step at a time with notes … Read More ...
Apartment Therapy Reuses In Unusual Ways
I love to read Apartment Therapy. They provide daily doses of great design for more than just hipster apartments … we’ve found plenty of design advice for our own home, for example. Lately they’ve taken on some great reusable crafty … Read More ...
No Spit Consumption Boxers Back
No Spit Consumption Boxers Back
Originally uploaded by hotteaapparel
Ridiculously awesome! Hot Tea Apparel submitted photos of this great pair of boxer briefs upcycled from two tees, and I had to re-post it here for all to see. From her … Read More ...
Next Generation Computer Key Necklace
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Originally uploaded by Capitola Girl
Continuing the trend of posting all the lovelies you’ve been posting to the Craft Gossip Flickr Pool, here’s a gorgeous necklace, thanks to Capitola Girl.
I love that she took computer keys and upcycled … Read More ...
Bangle Stack
Originally uploaded by alli_lucy
I said I’d bring you some great craft finds from the Craft Gossip Flickr group, and I wasn’t kidding! I’ve already got several photos flagged as favorites, like these decoupaged bracelets from “alli_lucy”.
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