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How to make a recycled fishing pole

July 13, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

The clever crafter of the blog …imagine childhood really got their creativity on in the materials they recycled to create a charming fishing pole.

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How to turn a curler into a cuff

July 12, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.

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How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket

July 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty  way. … Read More ...

How to make a sand covered pencil cup and paperweight from a plastic jar

July 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Are you thinking I’ve lost my mind? What does this adorable dog have to do with recycled crafts? Well pop on over to Macaroni and glitter and you can see a video of this guy and his housemate helping their … Read More ...

How to make vintage style trim bobbins from recycled cardboard

July 7, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t these look like they are straight out of an antique store? Well the designer of these vintage looking sewing trim bobbins posted a great tutorial how to make them yourself from a bit of recycled cardboard. Pop on over … Read More ...

A sand “box” made from tree logs

July 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I grew up with a sandbox at my house and my grandmother’s house. I can tell you many hours were spent in it creating things and stories to go along with those  sand “things”. I am not quite sure how … Read More ...

How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes

July 5, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she … Read More ...

How to make curly pom poms and hat from a recycled sweater

July 2, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Do you love making your own pom poms to coordinate with you projects? I do. I made this hat and pom pom from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to this post at Craftside to see the full tutorial. While … Read More ...

How to upcycle a plain solar light into a stylish one

July 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More ...

How to make a recycled book purse

June 30, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I really like how this book purse made. Most of the book purses I have seen have the spine at the bottom of the purse but this one has the spine at the top. Donna of the blog Quilt in … Read More ...

How to make festive jewelry with a recycled plastic cup

June 29, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Just like the title states this festive jewelry is made from a fast food plastic cup. Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects for the tutorial. If you make them in red, white and blue like Katie did you … Read More ...

How to make a framed crayon initial

June 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love how modern this framed crayon initial looks! The clever crafter Carol of the blog Frugal Life Project needed teacher gifts. What’s a crafty gal to do? Think about cool things that other crafters had shared and give it … Read More ...

Burn Baby Craft-How to singe the eges of satin and organza to make flowers

June 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Little Birdie Secrets there are a who bunch of different styles of flowers made by singing the edges of satin and organza. Pop on over to see the different styles and the how-to. What a great … Read More ...

A bunch of pretty designs made from recycled paper tubes

June 24, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

These are some really cute designs that are made from cardboard tubes. Pop on over to the blog Pane, Amore e Creativita to check out the tutorials and all the designs.

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Recycle smocking from a little dress into a cute headband

June 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I usually post projects where something is sewn into a little dress. The clever crafter of the blog innocentia took the smocking section from her daughter’s baby dress and made a cute headband for her. What a great re-use for … Read More ...

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