I love all the amazing recycle-themed crafts on Etsy, and Dinner Time Chimes is one of my new favorites. Their gorgeous wind chimes are made from silverware found in estate sales, flea markets and thrift stores. Each chime is unique, … Read More ...
Sponges Find New Life As Water Balloon Stand-Ins!
(image from Betz White)
With summer quickly winding to a close in some parts of the world, and about to start in others, water balloon fights are on the minds of almost every kid I know! Instead of wasting … Read More ...
Teacup Candles
Featured on Apartment Therapy, teacup candles are a great idea for anyone who not only loves to collect unique items but loves to have a candle burning in their house at all times.
But don’t think you need to … Read More ...
Can Lid Magnets
While some reuse their glass jars, most (myself included) simply recycle the pieces of any tin cans they use. Now, thanks to this great tutorial from Whip Up, you can now use those can lids to make gorgeous magnets … Read More ...
Reupholstering Furniture
Rather than get a new couch when you’re tired of your old couch’s pattern, you might consider reupholstering it! Apartment Therapy features this great mid-century modern couch that’s gotten a face lift with some new fabric and potentially some added … Read More ...
Making Paper
If putting your used paper into the recycle bin sums up your paper recycling theories, head on over to Kids Gardening for instructions on making NEW paper out of that used stuff you’ve just been putting out by the curb! … Read More ...
Well, Hello There!
Robyn here, taking over as an editor for Craft Gossip’s Recycled Crafts section. I’m here to bring you the greatest news, tutorials, interviews, and so much more in the realm of recycled crafts.
But before we get started with all … Read More ...
Soda Can Tab Flower
If you know how to crochet and love to recycle, this simple tutorial is a keeper! Escama Studio shows us how to create a cute flower using old soda tabs and crochet thread. Add a pin-back to use as a … Read More ...
Playing Cards Purse
A few cards short of a full deck? Put that incomplete deck to use by transforming cards into a striking tote, as shown in this Craftbits.com tutorial. While it may not be the most practical everyday purse, wouldn’t it … Read More ...
Knitting Needle Jewelry
Nancy of Sassafras Creations combines two of her loves — knitting and recycling — to make beautiful jewelry, like this striking pendant. First, she drills into and cuts up the needles by hand, tiny piece by tiny piece, using a … Read More ...
Hardware Jewelry Book
If you’re looking for some alternative materials to add to your jewelry projects, I encourage you to take a look at Nicole Noelle Sherman’s new book, Making Designer Jewelry from Hardware, Gems, and Beads. It’s packed with funky designs … Read More ...
From Empty Prescription Bottles to … ?
Here are the details on the latest ReadyMade magazine MacGyer Challenge, due September 22. Show ’em your creativity!
MACGYVER CHALLENGE: PRESCRIPTION BOTTLES
Increasingly, stealing a peak into the average American’s medicine cabinet reveals a rainbow galaxy of brightly colored pills … Read More ...
From Tea Towel to Tote
Check out this cute pink-and-lime-green shoulder bag made from a vintage tea towel. It’s offered in She-Su’s Etsy shop, along with a sampling of other wonderful wearables reconstructed from neckties, pillowcases, vintage fabrics and other thrift store finds.
ReadyMade/Rust-Oleum Project Contest
The Rust-Oleum
Project Contest sounds like the perfect challenge for any trash-to-treasure crafter out there. Share a project you’ve done with Rust-Oleum (spray paint), and you could win a $1,000 Home Depot Gift Card and a custom makeover for a … Read More ...
BOGO Juice Pencil Case
If you have a Walgreens in your area (in my hometown, there’s one on nearly every corner!), this week you can get a great deal on recycled juice pouch pencil cases. They’re just $2.99 to begin with, and this week … Read More ...
