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Recycled Holiday Challenge

December 4, 2008 by robyn charles

With the US officially in a recession, craft bloggers across the internet have been discussing ways they’re going to cut back on store-bought items this year, and will be turning to handmade items more than ever. Whether that means shopping at local holiday bazaars, hitting the craft stores or delving into their stashes, you can already see the amazing blog posts filled with holiday cheer bombarding the internet.

Here at Craft Gossip, I wanted to take that spirit a little farther, and have a Recycled Holiday Craft Challenge. Between now and Christmas day, any time you make something for the holidays that’s got recycled materials in it, post it to the Craft Gossip Flickr pool and tag it “recycled contest”. I’ll be posting all those items here to the blog so everyone can see all the goodness, and for each item I post to the blog, the crafter will be entered into a drawing.

The 26th of December, I’ll put all the entrants into a hat and draw out one lucky winner, who will receive a gift certificate to Amazon worth $25!!

So, to enter, all you have to do is:
1. take a picture of an item you’re making for the holidays
2. post it to the Craft Gossip Flickr pool
3. tag the photo “recycled contest”
4. wait to see it show up here on the blog.

Feel free to e-mail me (craftyone77 {at} gmail {dot} com) if you post an item and you don’t see it hit this space within a week – and include a link to the picture so I can get it entered!

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Turn Dollar Store Finds into Stunning Vintage Decor with This Easy DIY Milk Glass Hack!

If you’ve ever swooned over the elegant, timeless look of vintage milk glass—but not the antique store price tag—then this DIY trick is about to blow your mind. With just a few simple supplies and a little spray paint magic, you can transform ordinary glassware into beautiful, faux milk glass pieces that look like they’ve been passed down through generations.

This easy milk glass DIY is perfect for budget-conscious decorators, thrift store treasure hunters, and anyone looking to add a touch of farmhouse charm or vintage flair to their home. Think classic vases, fruit bowls, pitchers, candle holders—the possibilities are endless.

The secret? Glossy white spray paint. That’s it. The trick is in the prep work: make sure your glass is clean and smooth, then apply light, even coats for that flawless porcelain finish. It’s an affordable, satisfying weekend project that delivers big impact with very little effort.

Perfect for weddings, holiday centerpieces, or just giving your shelfie game a serious upgrade, this DIY milk glass technique proves that high-end style doesn’t have to come with a high-end price.

So next time you’re strolling the aisles of the dollar store or eyeing those dusty dishes in your cabinet, remember: with a little creativity, you’re just a spray can away from turning them into timeless vintage-style decor.

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