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All sorts of stuff is recycled to make this amazing tiny Antiquary

December 11, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

keith lobue antiquary This is probably the most intricate project I have seen and to go along with it the most extensive tutorial on how to make it. Pop on over to this post at Keith LoBue’s blog Stuffsmith to see the amazing … Read More ...

Got an empty tin can, wire and fuzzy yarn? Craft up a Christmas Tree

December 10, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

FT_Main_Final_v003 I love making Christmas trees and this is positively a wonderful tutorial that makes a super pretty tree. Pop on over to the blog Jane Avion to check it out!

[tags]how to make a feather style Christmas tree from yarn[/tags]… Read More ...

Recycle Target plastic bags into a cute Wreath

December 9, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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You can easily recycle Target plastic bags into a cute wreath by following eco-friendly crafting ideas, such as those shared by Kiwi Magazine Online. Using old plastic bags is a great way to reduce waste and create something decorative … Read More ...

Recycle an old plate with a bit of paint…pen

December 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

plate1 I didn’t know that paint for painting on plates came in a pen until I read this great tutorial for transferring type onto a plate. Pop on over to the blog Just Something I Made to read a great how-to … Read More ...

How to recycle a plastic straw into a little heart

December 7, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recycle plastic straw into heartHey after you finish your fancy coffee drink wash out that nice big straw and transform it into cute little hearts with just a few snips. I saw this and though about making a garland with them? Not sure it … Read More ...

Recycle a promo button into a glitter adorned flower broach

December 4, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_1409.JPGThis flower broach has a very humble begining, it’s base is an old promo button. Pop on over to the blog Refashioned Threads to check out a wonderful tutorial on how to make a recycled button flower broach perfect to … Read More ...

Recycled Book Review: 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew By Garth Johnson

December 3, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

1000 ideas creative reuse

1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse
Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew

By
Garth Johnson

OK so you are into recycling and crafting. Want 1000 really cool ideas? This is the book for you.

It is the kind of book that just gets … Read More ...

Recycle the trash to make little votive tealight covers

December 2, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

thread010 These delicate votive covers are made with thread but the supplies used to make them are the packaging left over from last night’s dinner! Pop over  to the  blog Wedding Bee for a great tutorial. They would make a great … Read More ...

Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter

December 1, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

toyblockgrouping2 I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.

[tags]recycle baby alphabet blocks into … Read More ...

Upcycle Legos with paper into anything with a cool new paper punch

November 30, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

LEGO-for-MUJI-Paper-and-Block-Sets-06 Since it’s Cyber Monday I thought I’d post about a cool new tool you will be able to score (well punch) that you can use to recycle your Legos into new things, anything your imagination can come up with! OK, … Read More ...

Recycle that ornament box into a festive Christmas decoration

November 27, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

6a00d8341c322253ef010535c4c00c970b-pi Over at the blog Georgia Peachez this cleaver crafter made the cutest Christmas decorations by recycling the boxes that old ornaments came in. Wow! So cute.

[tags]recycle ornament box into Christmas decoration[/tags]… Read More ...

How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron

November 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

6a00e5508254cd88340120a5fc2800970c-320wi Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...

Recycle paint chips into tree art

November 25, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

treefinished-300x272 Want to make a bit of art that will match your new room after you have painted it? Why not try this cool tree art made from the paint chips you have used to decide what color you were going … Read More ...

Raid the pantry for some fun fall decor

November 24, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

Image124-225x300 Now I’ve seen the jars that are filled with all the ingredients to make cookies but this was new to me, fill a jar with beans, corn and things form the pantry in fall colors for a Thanksgiving decoration. See … Read More ...

An “I Am Thankful Scroll” made from recycled materials

November 23, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

thankfulscroll2 This is such a cute idea, make a thankful scroll out of recycled materials. It really makes you think. Pop on over to the Making Books Blog to read more about it.

[tags]I am thankful scroll out of recycled materials[/tags]… Read More ...

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