Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I painted the inside of tea cups with glitter a few years ago and used them as electric votive candle holders and this project looks like another way I could use those same painted tea cups. Pop on over to … Read More ...
Clear containers like recycled Mason jars make one of the best containers to collect and then use for storage. Even better when the jars filled with pretty things can then be arranged into a holiday decoration. I like to make … Read More ...
I bet if you are reading this blog you collect something…and if I had to guess you probably collect several things. And you know what? Collections of things are great for decorating for the holidays. In this photo for instance … Read More ...
Nicho or niche is a great addition to a battery powered candle. These are a great way to decorate for Halloween or Christmas depending on how you embellish the surfaces. Pop on over to the blog Right Now Crafts for … Read More ...
I love the retro look of these adorable paper tube and pipe cleaner Christmas candles. And making them in a rainbow of colors is just too festive! Start saving up all your recycled tubes and packaging of all sizes so … Read More ...
Learn to make beautiful, stylish Christmas decorations using eco-friendly materials that won’t cost a fortune or harm the planet!
If you love Christmas, you’ll love this book! It’s filled with lots of ideas to create … Read More ...
If you have yarn then you probably have a stash of scraps and ends. Am I right? And that means you probably have a rainbow of colors. Want to make a fun little Christmas decoration with your stash? These Christmas … Read More ...
I have a large stash of old thread spools. This happens when people know you sew and they are cleaning out stuff and run across a sewing supply stash. They ask you if you want it and who can say … Read More ...
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More ...
If your summer plans include walking the beach looking for sea glass
or you simply pop by your local store for a bag or two so you can make these adorable Christmas trees. There are so many different ways to … Read More ...
