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Win a Copy of Green Craft Magazine

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The creative and talented people of Stampington & Company have done it again! Their magazines (which I think are the quality of a book really) are just beautiful and so inspiring. Green Craft is no exception! Would you like to win a free copy of Green Craft?

I have one to give away! Just leave a comment in today’s post by Midnight Monday May 17th 2010 and you will be entered to win!

No matter what you like to make there is a project in Green Craft that will inspire you to go through your trash…uh stash and craft! Pop on over to this post to see a whole bunch of inside peeks.

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  4. I’d love to get a copy of the magazine! Green crafting is right up my alley. 🙂

  13. Oh my
    even if you don’t pick me I’m going to go see if this at my local Barnes and Noble so I can get my hands on it!

    C

  14. I enjoy Stampington’s publications but I haven’t seen this one. Would love to win it.

  15. This looks like a great magazine – would love to receive a free copy! Thanks so much.

  16. crafts is mind and soul,feel it and do it, i love craft from nothing,which triggers the soul,i would love to be a member of this magazine,pls let me the details.

  17. What an ingenious idea for a magazine! I would love to receive this copy for some inspiration!

  18. i thumbed through this magazine at the store… loved it, great ideas. i would like to buy this mag but it is a little spendy for me. i like to craft with recycled “stuff”…

  19. I’ve thumbed thru this before but haven’t seen it lately. Would like to have another look.

  20. I am really starting to enjoy going green, with recycled crafts…I hope I am a winner cause I really like the magazine with all the cool crafts.

Have you read?

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.