I was looking around for some “artsy” ideas and I spotted a party hat that looked like the tip of a pencil. I then found a tutorial to make a whole giant pencil. These are super easy and loo...
I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-bike-streamers-for-your-handlebars/2024/04/16/
I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to �...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-chalk-paint/2024/04/12/
OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one ...
We all think about decorating the outside of Easter eggs but eggs make great containers for little dioramas. To accent the cute little dioramas the edges of the eggs can be wrapped with one of m...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/decorate-the-inside-of-easter-eggs-for-a-change/2024/03/28/
I have written words on leaves and made minimalist arrangements but this idea for painting modern, minimalist art on them looks so pretty and I bet is a very zen project. I bet also it would be ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/leaves-make-a-great-canvas/2024/03/27/
Every time I look at these fun and silly figures I see another little element that is so unexpected but works perfect, like push pin legs and bead and pin eyeballs. Pop on over to the blog Ines ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/so-many-simple-elements-make-adorable-figures/2024/03/22/
I recently posted about how to make a DIY embroidery hoop with a plastic lid rim and container, this idea uses the outside of a plate to make the outer frame of an aquarium craft. It is featured...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/paper-plate-aquarium-and-more-earth-day-crafts/2024/03/20/
I do a lot of machine embroidery and small fabric collages and I am always looking for ways to exhibit them on a wall. This just might be a great way to do that! Right now it seems like a … R...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/best-and-easiest-diy-embroidery-hoop/2024/03/19/
Baby food jars are so versatile. This one makes such a great base to make a container body for an Easter chick. Yellow jelly beans are the perfect “chick” color. Hop on over to the blog Ser...
I am currently battling a gopher on par (pun intended) with Bill Murray in Caddyshack so I am spending a lot of time with my lawn and lots of holes. So why not dress up the lawn even further w...
Buttons have got to be one of the most useful yet fun elements to repurpose into cute things….like wheels for an Easter egg cart! Pop on over to the blog Little Vintage Cottage to see all sort...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/easter-eggs-and-buttons-make-adorable-decorations/2024/03/11/
I have a couple of pin cushions that are made out of recycled spray paint can caps but this idea to make a tall hat centerpiece with a tin can is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. I bet though y...
If one is good, a giant rainbow collection is great! That is just what this field of recycled egg carton mushrooms is. Some of them have other fun recycled elements as their base like pasta nood...
This is just beyond pretty! I don’ think I have considered a paper lantern as a surface for art and I certainly didn’t think they would look so fabulous hanging from large to small in group...
Sheep are just so darn cute! And tiny ones are even cuter! If you agree and are looking to make a new decoration for St. Patrick’s Day pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutori...
Sometimes you want a little decoration that only sticks around for the season so you don’t need to store it until next year. That’s what makes a decoration made of food perfect. This rainbow...
I don’t think I’ve posted a recycled tp tube project in a while so I guess I better hop to it! 🙂 Anyway this adorable pair of bunnies are perfect for Easter and I just love their accents...
What kid (or let’s face it adults too) doesn’t love flinging stuff around. Not to mention playing with your food 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Little Bins for Little Hands for the tutorial t...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/lets-catapult-into-some-fun-for-st-patricks-day/2024/02/19/
This wall of kid portraits with pink balloon bubble gum bubbles is so cute! I don’t think you could walk into a room and not smile when seeing these. I bet they would make a great Valentine�...
This idea is so cool at full size but I can see making them miniature. How cool would Barbie’s clothes look hanging on these darling little wire and stick hangers? Pop on over to the blog Cou...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-clothes-hanger-from-a-stick/2024/02/12/
Do you keep a stash of magazines just to make art and craft with? Or do you simply always have some coming in to cut up after reading? I do both so I am always on the look out for … Read More....
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycled-magazine-great-for-art-and-more/2024/02/07/
I use this technique in my art all the time. It is one of my faves. I have not however used just 1 letter and cut it out over and over again and creating a giant letter. I will definitely … Re...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/g-i-love-cutting-out-letters-to-make-art/2024/02/06/
It truly is the best when you can use all parts of something including the packaging. Using the peal of an orange is not new but using it to make a Valentine decoration I think is…at least to...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/i-heart-valentines-day-and-vitamin-c/2024/02/01/
Could these be any cuter? Peanuts are basically the same shape but pop a pompom on it and and some paint and they magically get personality and movement. I love especially the side-eye that som...
I just did a collage where I stitched 2 big stitches and it was just what the piece needed. So that means I am officially hooked on stitching and art. This idea where the fabric has some paint a...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/abstract-mini-art-with-embroidery-floss-and-paint/2024/01/25/
Yah, I’m on a bit of a butterfly kick. Not sure why, but maybe it is the symbolism of what they generally represent as rebirth and it’s the new year…soooo. This tutorial featured at the bl...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-recycled-magazine-butterfly-art/2024/01/24/
These scrap butterflies were featured at the blog Heart Handmade and they are so beautiful and look like they could be made with all sorts of materials. I was looking at a few other scrap fabr...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/scrap-butterflies-make-my-heart-soar/2024/01/21/
I believe I have posted about using toys as jar toppers but not quite in such a funny way. These upside down legs are too funny! This idea and so many more are featured at the blog The Refab Di...
Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. ...
I have been collecting what I call my “techniques to try” list for this year to grow my painting vocabulary. These tutorials on ways to add texture and dimension to projects are definitely g...
These are so pretty and festive and what a great use for scrap yarn. Pop on over to the blog Art with Mrs. Nguyen for the tutorial on how to weave with a paper cup . I bet these would … Read ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-weave-with-a-paper-cup/2024/01/04/
I recently was part of a group zine making event and boy was it different and fun. I highly recommend it. This house shaped one looks like a fun project to try when I need a break from a big �...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-house-shaped-zine/2023/12/28/
Holiday cards can have great art often times with glitter and gold embellishments, why not recycle them into a handmade and memorable Christmas decoration for next year? Pop on over to the blog...
I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-your-own-chunky-chain-necklace/2023/12/20/
Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t ...
I have a big aluminum Christmas tree but I won’t be putting it up this year. This mini aluminum Christmas tree is going to be made though. I will be using the great tutorial over at the blog ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-a-mini-silver-christmas-tree/2023/12/12/
These scrap fabric tassels could be just the project you make this year to add to your holiday decor. It could also be fun to make these out of old clothes? Pop on over to the Therm-o-Web site f...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/how-to-make-colorful-scrappy-fabric-tassels/2023/12/08/
Can you ever really get too many recycled tp tube crafts? Survey says….nope! These Nutcrackers are adorable and I bet would look awesome in all sorts of colors. Pop on over to the blog We...
I haven’t posted anything I’ve made in awhile so I thought I would share what I’ve been working on. This is a piece titled “51% Marys in Mortal Combat: Together We Fight For Our Rights...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/art-installation-with-recycled-toys/2023/12/05/
Now this mobile is made out of original little objects but when I first spotted it I thought it was filled with a collection of random toys. So why not make a mobile with your favorite collectio...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/make-a-mobile-out-of-lost-toys-or-found/2023/12/04/
This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are en...
This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of ...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/recycled-plastic-bottles-never-looked-so-cool/2023/11/28/
Yes, that’s right the glorious TP tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube...
Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect ...
I just love when I spot a new way to stamp with a recycled element…especially one I have in my stash like a lint roller. This is perfect for this holiday season and art making on a small and l...
This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects th...
This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire l...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/jewelry-display-or-funky-christmas-tree-or/2023/11/20/
Can you really be too organized? Yah, right like that could ever happen. But if you can make it fun it just might be a bit better. And better yet organizing in an eco and recycled way with stuf...
https://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/so-many-fun-ways-to-get-organized/2023/11/09/
I have been saving a broken wine glass mostly for the top part but now I have a great project for the bottom part of the wine glass and a bit of concrete. Pop on over to the blog Look … Read ...