I am posting this before the onslaught of gift swapping ensues because I bet it will keep a smile on your face and avoid awkward moments we all have experienced when receiving a gift that lets just say misses the … Read More ...
Time to get recycled Chriatmas crafting
Kathi really had some time on her hands….literally! She sent in a link to her blog BitsyPieces where she posted a whole bunch of clocks made out of all sorts recycled elements. She also got really creative where she found … Read More ...
How to make owl ornaments out of seeds from the yard
At the blog My Very Educated Mother there is such a cute idea for all those owl lovers out there. Erin went out to the yard and collected up some of Mother Nature’s finest bits to work with to make … Read More ...
Fun idea for recycling a muffin tin into a Christmas decoration
Connie sent in a link to the blog The Darkroom Door where her adorable project is featured that uses a muffin tin as a base for fun artwork and embellishments to make this charming Christmas decoration. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make recycled mason jar snow globes
My friend Shari of the blog Bonnin Designs sent me this link to her super cute (and easy) tutorial she posted on how to make little snow globes with a kinda surprising material in place of snow. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make a vintage bingo card advent calendar
This is such a great idea! Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth where she shared her easy directions on how to make an advent calendar from a vintage bingo card.
Looking for printable Bingo cards? Check these… Read More ...
How to make a recycled sweater wreath with a candy style bow and enter to win 10 books and yarn
With Christmas decorating in full swing (every night I walk through the neighborhood there are more lights up! Yey) I snuck in a little time to make this year’s wreath….of course out of a recycled sweater. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a button wreath Christmas ornament
We all have a stash of buttons, especially those of us who cut them off clothing before cutting it up to use as rags (totally saves on buying paper towels) like our grandparents did. Why not whip up a few … Read More ...
How to make a ribbon organizer
Gentlemen start your engines! Or in our case here at Craft Gossip Recycling, crafters raid your recycled bin and get your Christmas gift wrapping station in perfect organization with this awesome recycled ribbon organizer tutorial. Pop on over to the … Read More ...
How to make a recycled book page Christmas ornament
Not only does this pretty sparkly ornament use a recycled book page it also uses a juice lid. Pop on over to Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother to see the tutorial she posted on how to make a glitter … Read More ...
How to upcycle a strawberry basket
If you buy your strawberries in those cute little green baskets and tend to save them thinking you can re-use them someday, well someday has come with help of the clever crafter Carolyn of the blog Homework. She has a … Read More ...
How to make retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards
I am a big fan of modern design and Margot the craftastic crafter behind the blog The Impatient Crafter has whipped up some positively retro fabulous recycled Christmas cards for this holiday season here in 2011. Check out her tutorials … Read More ...
How to make a tiny paper bead garland
I love paper beads and I am always looking for new ways to use them. Krish sent in a great link to the blog Decorating and Cooking for Christmas where there is a great tutorial on how to use paper … Read More ...
How to fold beautiful clear cellophane origami cranes that look like glass
I have a fabulous two-for-one just in time for the holidays, and it’s all thanks to Rena from the delightful blog The Cheese Thief (I mean, what a cute name, right?). She’s generously shared two fantastic and pretty clear cellophane … Read More ...
How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas
We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More ...
