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Recycle a crib spring into a wonderful photo display

December 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

DSC_0167_thumb[1] I love it when I see a recycled craft that uses something I see once and a while by the side of the road  and think it looks cool but don’t rescue it because I don’t know what I would … Read More ...

How to make a fabric scrap Christmas tree

December 15, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

all-done-christmas-tree-391x590 We all end up with scraps of left over fabric form our sewing and craft projects. Why not turn them into a fun and easy holiday decoration? Over at the blog All Things Heart and Home there is a great … Read More ...

Recycle Christmas cards into a festive banner decoration

December 14, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

snowmenfin1_550x700 Want to transform last year’s Christmas cards into this year’s decoration, follow this tutorial over at Outside The Margins and you’ll be sitting back and sipping hot cocoa enjoying your new decoration in a flash.

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

December 11, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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!

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Recycle an old plate with a bit of paint…pen

December 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

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 ...

Recycle a promo button into a glitter adorned flower broach

December 4, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

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 ...

Recycle the trash to make little votive tealight covers

December 2, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

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 3 Comments

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.

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

November 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

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 2 Comments

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 ...

Recycle VHS tapes into pretty flowers or Christmas present bows

November 20, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 2 Comments

VHS_crafts15_lg These cute flowers are made with VHS tape! How cool is that? Well when I saw this I thought that these would make great recycled bows from holiday gifts. Pop on over to CraftStylish for a ton of ideas on … Read More ...

Bills aren’t the only thing that comes in a security envelope-craft supplies do!

November 19, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

inside of security envelope rings Maya Made certainly made security envelopes pretty and useful with these pretty napkin rings. What a great source for recycled paper in pretty patterns-the inside of security envelopes. Recycle them in to all sorts of paper crafts.

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Turn your fancy glassware upside down for fun holiday decor

November 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

c1 I just scored some of these little battery tea lights at the 99 cents store because in my house an open flam is not a good idea with all the fiber and fabric that’s flying around. This is such a … Read More ...

Retro kitschy style recycled vase made from thread cone and cd

November 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

RecycledVase225x300 I love the kitschy quality of this craft project. I feel like it would have been something my grandmother would have made if cds were around back then. Maybe it’s the pretty pink color? I don’t know but I love … Read More ...

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