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Giveaway- DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts: 35 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Galvanized Metal

December 9, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway- DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts: 35 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Galvanized Metal

Leave a comment in today’s post by December 18, 2015 and you are in the running for this cool book on crafting with new and recycled metal objects.

Open to U. S. / Canada residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher Adams Media:

Turn galvanized metal into stunning home decor!

With this guide, you can finally get the rustic style you love–without having to spend a fortune! Filled with 35 creative ideas, you will learn how to use galvanized metal in a variety of projects, from stunning wall art to whimsical garden planters. Best of all, each page provides clear, step-by-step instructions, allowing anyone to repurpose galvanized sheets and containers into gorgeous home decor pieces like:

  • Galvanized Leaf Wreath
  • Vintage Window Memo Board
  • Candle Luminaries
  • Coffee Table on Casters
  • Three-Tiered Outdoor Planter

Complete with beautiful photographs and plenty of inspiration, DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts shows you how to transform your entire space with the charm and simplicity of your favorite look.

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Comments

  1. Angela Faulkner says

    December 9, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Great giveaway, I’d love to have this book.

  2. Michael says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I love the concept of taking trash and turning it into new treasures

  3. .|k|. says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    This looks like an awesome book, thanks for hosting!

  4. Deb Neerman says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    OMG, love the concept of this book … I have to have it! Thanks for the chance to win, CraftGossip!

  5. lilojo says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    This looks like a great book–everything on the cover is SO beautiful!

  6. Stlsandy says

    December 9, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I’d love to learn about this!

  7. Sherry mora says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Love love love me some metal the rustier the better!

  8. Robin Demaree says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:02 am

    this is a perfect book for my project loving husband!

  9. Gina says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Always looking for new ideas, especially with metal. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome looking book.

  10. shari harniss says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Thanks for the chance!

  11. Rita says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Have lots of great metal that I have accumulated over the last many years just waiting for the chance to be something great; would love to have this book.

  12. Susan Spiers says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks for a great giveaway-very interesting!

  13. Mary Helene says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    Would love this book, it has so many wonderful ideas.

  14. jenemerald1971 says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I LOVE metal and I would love to win this!

  15. Rose says

    December 10, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    There is so much scrap metal here, would love to win this book for help is dealing with it!

  16. amy menges says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    I love books. I love giveaways. I love scap metal. Thanks for the drawing!

  17. talex says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    What a great giveaway! I’d love to win this book!

  18. chatdumpgirl says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    pick me! pick me! please?

  19. Christine Gant says

    December 11, 2015 at 1:26 am

    I would love to try this! Looks so cool!

  20. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Hi, Happy Holiday, I love turning trash into art. I could use some new ideas. Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book.

  21. Sara S says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:02 am

    How cool. I think this is going to be a great read.

  22. Susan says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    This looks like a fun project book.

  23. Nancy D says

    December 13, 2015 at 12:07 am

    Love to recycle! These projects look awesome!

  24. Alma says

    December 13, 2015 at 8:14 am

    What fun ideas. I so want to read this book!

  25. Beth Jones says

    December 13, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Looks like lots of exciting and useful projects!

  26. Nora Scott-Platt says

    December 15, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    This is great to be able to recycle and capture the beauty.

  27. Gypsy Anna says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Fascinating new hobby idea; would love to receive this book!

  28. Donna Bruch says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:15 am

    What a beautiful book. The wreath is so elegant. Would love the book!

  29. Cheryl Holmes says

    January 5, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I’ve been in and around barns and chicken coops all my life… I love seeing these items being used for decorative accents. You can take the girl out of the country but, you will never get the country out of this girl!
    This book looks fabulous.

  30. Debra says

    January 12, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Looks like a great book, thanks for offering us the chance to win it!

  31. Denise Smith says

    April 7, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    Awesome book! Would love to have it. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win.

  32. CYNTHIA VANGSNES says

    April 8, 2017 at 8:32 am

    Woot Woot! Would love to win. 🙂

Have you read?

How To Make A Milk Carton Village – A Recycled Craft for Kids

Ready to turn your recycling bin into a colorful, miniature village? Grab those empty milk cartons and let’s create a town filled with tiny houses, shops, and even a school or bakery! This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and encourages imagination, storytelling, and eco-friendly creativity.

 What You’ll Need:

  • Empty milk or juice cartons (washed and dried)

  • Paints or markers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Craft glue or glue stick

  • Scissors (adult supervision recommended)

  • Colored paper or old magazines

  • Bottle caps, buttons, or plastic lids (for windows or decorations)

  • Sticks, straws, or skewers (for flag poles or chimneys)

  • Optional: glitter, stickers, washi tape, cotton balls (for snow or clouds!)

 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Clean and Prep the Cartons
Make sure your milk or juice cartons are washed and completely dry. Remove any plastic lids or caps and keep them for decorations!

Step 2: Plan Your Village
Decide how many buildings you want to make. Each milk carton becomes a house, shop, or whatever your imagination dreams up. Arrange them side by side or in a circle like a real village square.

Step 3: Cut Out Doors and Windows
With the help of an adult, carefully cut small door and window shapes into your cartons. You can also glue cut-out shapes from colored paper if you’d rather not cut into the carton.

Step 4: Paint and Decorate
Use paint or markers to bring your buildings to life. Make brick patterns, colorful siding, or roof tiles. Let each child choose their own theme – rainbow bakery, monster house, fairy home, or tiny fire station!

Step 5: Add the Roofs
You can paint the top pointy part of the carton like a roof, or glue on cardboard triangles to create overhangs. Want to add a chimney? Glue a straw or cardboard roll on top!

Step 6: Make Flags and Signs
Cut small flags from recycled plastic or paper and tape them to straws or sticks. Glue your flags to the rooftops. You can even create tiny signs for each building – “Toy Store,” “Library,” or “Super Cat’s House.”

Step 7: Build Your Village
Place all the finished buildings together on a large piece of cardboard, tray, or table. Use bottle caps for stepping stones, cotton balls for bushes or clouds, and draw roads with marker.

Step 8: Play!
Now that your village is built, use little toys, action figures, or LEGO people to live in your new town. Create stories and adventures—your Milk Carton Village is officially open!

 Learning Bonus:

This craft is not just fun—it also teaches recycling, fine motor skills, creative thinking, and storytelling. Plus, it’s a great group activity for playdates, classrooms, or family craft nights.

Let your kids’ imaginations run wild—and remember, no two villages need to look the same. Each one tells its own story!

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