Save on materials while you save your pennies. From time to time I like to head over to Novica for some out-of-the-box thinking from artisans from around the world, like this piggy bank made from a used aluminum bottle that’s … Read More ...
Sweater Picnic Blanket
Put those old winter sweaters to summer use by upcycling sweaters into a picnic blanket perfect for the Fourth of July or any lazy summer day. Designer Vickie Howell (also one of our own CraftGossip editors) offers a tutorial … Read More ...
Creativity 350 Contests
Creativity 350, a partnership between five craft- and DIY-themed websites, is looking to help creatively spread the word about the important new climate change awareness group called 350.org. And they need YOUR crafting and design talent to help! It’s offering … Read More ...
DIY Charging Station
Calling all DIY neat freaks: jannypie offers a delightful decorative charging station tutorial to organize your phone, mp3 player and other chargeable devices. She makes hers from already-prosh Martha Stewart boxes, but you could easily recycle boxes found around the … Read More ...
Replayground on TV
Tiffany Threadgould, founder of Replayground, is featured in a segment of the one-hour special on Fine Living, It’s Easy Being Green. In just over three minutes you’ll see how Tiffany comes up with ideas for her recycled furnishings … Read More ...
Candy Wrapper Dress
Craftster Theperilouspopsicle had no worries that she’d arrive at prom wearing the same dress as another girl. After all, no one else would think to construct a rainbow-colored frock made from 101 Skittles wrappers (my tummy aches just thinking about … Read More ...
Upcycled Bracelets
Bracelets look great, but they don’t always feel great on your wrist. By wrapping used bangle bracelets in colorful yarn, not only have you created a soft accessory for your skin, but you’ve also created a whole new look. Here … Read More ...
CD Earrings
These cute earrings are music to the recycled crafter’s ears. Shannah at UpCycleMart upcycles discarded CDs into pairs of cute and unusual earrings, like this geometric-themed pair made from the printed side of the CD. She also works with the … Read More ...
Scrabble Tile Pendants
Pieces of Me Pendants offers a wonderfully sweet collection of pendants made from used Scrabble tiles Each pendant is sealed with a high-gloss nontoxic glaze and comes with an organza bag with gift card tag, just waiting to be gifted … Read More ...
Recycled Art Exhibits
While we may fiddle with crafts at home just for fun, recycled art is increasingly found in fine art galleries, as illustrated in these current and upcoming exhibits:
Red Bull Art of Can
Featuring works of art inspired by or … Read More ...
Recycled Art Fridge
Do you have an old fridge sitting in the garage waiting to be recycled? Here’s your chance to transform it into a work of art. The ENERGY STAR Recycle My Old Fridge campaign is seeking entries for an upcoming art … Read More ...
Chair Challenge
It pays to lurk in the Craftster Challenges, where you’ll find plenty of inspiration. The latest challenge, In the Hot Seat, asked participants to take an old (the uglier, the better) chair and transform it into something beautiful. Pictured is … Read More ...
Egg Carton Sewing Kit
You’ve probably seen all kinds of kids’ egg carton crafts, but this take on the convenient cubbyhole containers is suitable for any age. Etsy store Swirlyarts is selling, among other items, mini sewing kits made from used cardboard egg cartons. … Read More ...
Dadcando
In honor of Father’s Day, I must mention Dadcando, a site dedicated to fathers and kids making things together. A detailed tutorial for this pretty butterfly, created with old wrapping paper, is available for download. Also in the recycled … Read More ...
Recycled Artist Harriete Estel Berman
One glance at the works of art — and accompanying prices — at harriete-estel-berman.info and you’ll see that the creative pieces lean toward art rather than craft. But many of Harriete’s techniques and outcomes are found in the recycled crafts … Read More ...
