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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Transform your tea cups into miniature scene filled Christmas ornaments
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 ...
Recycled Mason jars filled with pretty things make a great Christmas tree
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 ...
Easy Christmas decorating with collections of things
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 ...
How to make a a recycled box candle nicho with doors
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 ...
How to make a rainbow of retro crafty Christmas candles
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 ...
Christmas in July- Turn your beach glass into festive mini Christmas trees
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 ...
How to make easy mini Christmas trees-never too soon to start holiday decor!
This mini tree reminds me of my vintage aluminum tree. I bet a whole forest of metallic pipe cleaner Christmas trees would look fun. These can also be used in miniature settings. Pop on over to the blog Play Trains … Read More ...
Free printable for 3-d Christmas trees
I bet these 3-d Christmas trees would be fun to make with recycled Christmas cards. Pop on over to the blog Hattifant for the free printable and tutorial on how to make 3-d paper Christmas trees. They look great … Read More ...
How to make an adorable recycled hanger Christmas tree
Maybe you only have room for a table top tree and not much room to store it year round? Solution-grab some hangers
from your closet and some tinsel and lights and pop on over to the blog Thoughts of a … Read More ...
Group Christmas tree craft
I am a big fan of projects that each person can do their own thing and then all the elements come together to make one big thing. Such is the case with this big Christmas tree made out of individual … Read More ...
How to fold recycled book page Christmas angels
I’ve made a lot of recycled book folded Christmas trees but I’ve never seen angels made with recycled book pages…especially ones that are so easy. Pop on over to the blog Mentootlet for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...