Most of us have some piles of scrap paper laying around. Some can be an understatement for me, but you know what I mean. If you’re looking for a way to use up some of that paper and give yourself … Read More ...
Thrifting Old Sweaters For New Uses
Between the holidays coming up, crafting for charity and loved ones all year, and the economy here in America consistently on a downturn lately (or does it just feel like it?), I’ve been looking for unique ways to up-cycle found … Read More ...
Etsy Shop Love
With so many Etsy shops out there selling top notch goods, it can be overwhelming trying to find items that use recycled and upcycled materials. I thought today I’d feature a few for those of you who are still newish … Read More ...
Reycled Tin Cans Reuse
Looking for an inexpensive (and surprisingly crafty) way to redo your bathroom drawers? Use tin cans! Simply wash them out after use, sand down the edges if they’re rough, and drop them into your drawers. They can hold everything from … 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 ...
DIY Babylegs
For the folks out there with kids, there’s these great tight-like contraptions called Baby Legs that you can slap on your kidlet when it gets a bit colder without having to put tights on a wee one. Brilliant idea, and … 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 ...
Steel Wool Sharpens Your Pins!
If you’re someone who sews a lot, you might notice your straight pins will get a bit dull after repeated use. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make yourself a pin cushion with steel wool in it. This steel … Read More ...
Sorry For The Long Absence!
Hey there all! Sorry I’ve been offline forever and a day … I got engaged last Wednesday and sort of fell into an engagement hole of sorts. But I’m back online now, and have some great reader-inspired links to share!… Read More ...
Mani Designs
I love getting e-mails from readers, showing off all the great crafting they do with recycled materials. So when Amber e-mailed me about her shop Mani Designs Jewelry, I was super tickled.
Featuring a variety of jewelry types, she … 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 ...
The Many Uses For Spaghetti Jars
The one thing I have in spades in my house (besides yarn and scrapbooking items, which don’t count) is spaghetti jars. We eat pasta at least twice a week, and despite my Italian heritage I have yet to learn to … Read More ...
Make Your Own Bookring Book
Any scrapbooker or paper lover will admit, when pressed, that they have tons of paper scraps sitting around unused and gathering dust. Too gorgeous to toss, these paper bits sit around, waiting to be used as you move on to … Read More ...