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”.
From … Read More ...
Join The Craft Gossip Flickr Group!
Calling all crafty mamas and papas … Craft Gossip has a Flickr group you can join! Because we know you wouldn’t be reading if you didn’t also love to create, we’ve created an online space for you to share your … Read More ...
Naughty Secretary Club Book Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to the 51 amazing comments in this great book giveaway contest! I could only pick one winner, however, and used random.org to help me out. Here’s what I came up with:
Yay, Charlotte! You’ve won the book … I’ve … Read More ...
New Use For That Leftover Selvedge
For the avid sewers in the group, you’ll know what “selvedge” is. For the rest of us selvedge is the extra edge on fabric that is technically finished, but does not carry with it the pattern from the remainder of … Read More ...
What To Do With That Candle Remnant
In asking around for some great ideas for making crafts out of recycled items, one of my peeps over at Homespun Helpers gave me a link to this great idea she had. When your scented candles get down to … Read More ...
Tin Can Candle Holders
One of the many things I love about this blog is the reader suggestions I get in my e-mail. This great candle holder (and many like it) come to me from Yessy Art Gallery … apparently the art of recycling … Read More ...