It’s no secret I love quotes and this t-shirt embellished with a fun and snarky quote, “More issues than Vogue” is right up my fashion alley. It is done in a simple hand drawn (with a standard pencil) block type … Read More ...
Celebrate the Superbowl with a recycled football end zone game
We are all Super Fans….of recycled crafts of course but that doesn’t mean we can’t also like a little football as well. Why not combine the fun by making this recycled pretty paper straw and paper football game? Pop on … Read More ...
How to make vintage looking plastic flowers
These little melted pony bead flowers look like vintage flower buttons. If you like to make your own embellishments for all sorts of things that coordinate perfectly with your other accessories. I bet these would look fun on planner clips … Read More ...
Upcycle your pencils with pyrography (wood burning)
Making patterns can be so soothing and relaxing. Why not do it with a wood burning tool with all sorts of cool attachments? Pop on over to the blog Journey Creativity to see how to make wood burned patterns … Read More ...
How to paint perfect dots with this recycled office product
Every time I find a fun painting tip that uses an unexpected item to make a project easy I can’t wait to share it with you Craft Gossip Recycling readers. Over at the blog Fellow Fellow there is a great … Read More ...
Paint Pour Designs Using a Recycled Sink Strainer
Paint pouring is very trendy right now, but using a recycled sink strainer to make beautiful art is quite unique! See the step by step tutorial sent in to the blog Purple Hues and Me that features how to use … Read More ...
How to make lace imprinted hearts
This heart decoration that was created using a recycled lace doily to impress a design into the clay is a great technique that I am going to put on my Heart a Day Challenge “to make” list. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to Transfer an Image using a technique with acrylic paint
Image transfer techniques can be used to transfer an image from one surface to another, and they can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your projects. One image transfer technique that is similar to … Read More ...
22 Ways to make a heart for Valentine’s Heart A Day Challenge
Here are my next 8 hearts for the Heart A Day Challenge from left to right:
15. Glass Heart outline candy cane striped pattern
16. Felt die cut heart with Hello Kitty ribbon cut slightly arrow shaped stitched on
17. … Read More ...
How to make folded paper icicles
This is one of those projects that I bet once you make one you can’t stop. You will try them in all sorts of papers both new and recycled. Maybe even try it with other things like stiffened fabric? Foil? … Read More ...
How to knit a tiny sweater for a card with toothpicks
OK now this is cute! And you know what I’m going to do with this idea? I’m going to make Ugly Christmas Sweater cards for next year! I know I have to start now to knit a bunch with this … Read More ...
Natural Blue Eggs Used As Succulent and Air Planters
Succulents and air plants continue to be very popular and these natural blue eggs are adorable to place on the Easter table at each place setting. The guests can take it home as a favor. They are fun and inexpensive … Read More ...
Cutest little recycled wooden spool dollies ever
These cute little dollies made out of wooden balls and recycled wooden spools are part of a rather unusual and eclectic collection of both crafts and other things over at the blog China Mommy. If you like pink faux fur … Read More ...
How to make a “love” wire cake topper
This bent wire “love” is so elegant and dainty. I bet it would look great on a big and a little one like in the photo. I bet it would look great even on a cupcake. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a wire heart garland
This is such a dainty and delicate Valentine’s Day decoration. Included in the great tutorial on how to make this wire heart garland is a great tip on how to make smooth curves in the wire! Pop on over to … Read More ...