I am a huuuuuuge fan of ugly Christmas sweaters and of course recycled crafts. I am also a super-fan of recycling pretty Christmas cards. If you are too you will want to pop over to the blog What’s Up Fagans? … Read More ...
How to make an Upcycled Wine Bottle Christmas Village
This fun project turns old wine bottles into a magical Christmas village just in time for the holidays. This unique take on the old Christmas village looks elegant and modern, with a bit of whimsy thrown in. This is a … Read More ...
How to upcycle fabric scraps with natural dyes
There are many ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose fabric scraps. Over at the blog La Creative Mama you can see a great tutorial on how to use natural dyes to upcycle fabric or make new fabric look vintage and … Read More ...
Shine Up Your Holiday Decor with This Easy DIY Gold Leaf Tutorial on a recycled bottle
Who doesn’t love an easy, quick, upcycled decor project? Pop on over to the link sent in by the crafter at List in Progress where you will learn how to apply gold leaf (or silver, copper…) to any glass item … Read More ...
How to make a modern style faux-concrete Christmas Light
Today’s beautiful modern Christmas decoration can be used year round with different embellishments. This modern faux-concrete ring decoration was sent in by the clever crafter at the blog A Crafty Mix. “No one believes me when I tell them we … Read More ...
How to make an upcycled steampunk Nutcracker for Christmas decorating
With Christmas just around the corner and a clever crafter sent in this fun project. She wanted to make a nutcracker to go with her decorations. This is a very quick and easy project to make the base, which took … Read More ...
Book Review – Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More
Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again!
The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves … Read More ...
How to make a colorful recycled folded magazine Christmas tree
I have created Christmas trees by folding the pages of books but I haven’t tried this more colorful version of using magazines. Pop on over to the blog I Gotta Create for the tutorial on how to make folded magazine … Read More ...
Book Review – Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
Make your own vision boards, birthday cards, and more with Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
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If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage … Read More ...
How to make a recycled tp tube Christmas countdown calendar
I know last year, among other things, will go down as the Toilet paper year. This year Toilet paper still makes it into the news. Why not use the illustrious Toilet paper tube to make this year’s Countdown Calendar. Pop … Read More ...
Recycled wire hanger becomes a cute Christmas tree countdown calendar
It’s that time of year again! If you are a regular reader here at Craft Gossip Recycling you you know I love to make a countdown calendar every year and a new Christmas tree out of recycled items. This recycled … Read More ...
How to make supersized acorns with pine cones
Not only do these supersized acorns use natural elements but the base is something recycled from another holiday staple I bet you have in your stash. Pop on over to the blog Life is A Party for the step by … Read More ...
Easy and adorable stick and wiggle eyes craft
I dare you to not look at these guys and not smile. You can’t do it! Grab your stash of wiggle eyes
and sticks and you are pretty much good to go for making these fun little creatures. Pop on … Read More ...
Lots of fun ways to make little dolls out of wooden elements
I don’t often think of wood elements
to make dolls. I tend to think of soft materials but this fun collection of wood dolls is positively adorable. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful to see the great collection … Read More ...
Book Review – DIY Wood Pallet Projects: 35 Rustic Modern Upcycling Ideas to Personalize Your Space
With DIY Wood Pallet Projects
, you can finally personalize your space without having to spend a fortune on getting that perfect rustic chic look. Featuring 35 creative upcycling ideas, you’ll transform old wood pallets into beautiful projects that will … Read More ...