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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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  5. I love this blog and read it all the time with my 8yr old! We’d love to win the free magazine. So, I’m finally commenting for the first time! Thanks for all the great ideas!

  13. I’m always on the lookout for something new! I’ve never heard of this one before.

  19. That is one cool magazine! I like being able to use things I already have or feel bad throwing away, for example the coffee cup and sleeve. I wish I would have found your blog sooner…I’ve gotten so many cool ideas! Thank you for the chance to win.

  20. this magazine looks great. i wonder if i could get one of those in germany…

    greetings from there 😉
    uli

  21. This would be a great WIN and so necessary for today’s world. Thanks for the opportunity!

  22. Yes please! The covers are tantalizing but I’ve never had a chance to leaf through an issue.

  23. I have seen this on the newsstand but haven’t purchased a copy yet, so hope I win one from Craft Gossip! Thanks.

  25. i’ve never seen that magazine, but it really looks interesting. would love to win it. thanks 😉

  26. Somehow no store near me carries this (they do have other Stampington & Company magazines). I would love to see one irl!

  31. Looks like a wonderful and delightful magazine to encourage creativity with what you already have! Would enjoy winning it to get started crafting gree!

  32. Wow, I’d love a look inside green craft…I have so much recycled crap…er…art supplies around that I need some inspiration for!

  33. I always looking for ways to recycle and reuse everyday items. This looks like a great resource. Thanks for the chance to win!

  34. I finally have some free time to catch up on blogs and CRAFT! This magazine would provide some awesome inspiration!

  35. Wow! As my daughter would say, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! The 3 R’s. I’m excited to see the crafts!;)

  47. I’d love to have an actual copy of Green Crafts Magazine, I am so into eco-art and recycled art… what an inspiration reading the mag would be! Thanks for all the great ideas!

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.