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Toilet paper tubes NEVER looked so pretty

January 18, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

000_0002.JPG I think this has got to be one of the prettiest recycling projects from one of the most ordinary and non attractive items ever! Yup, people those are toilet paper tubes! Over at the blog Homemade Mamas you too can … Read More ...

Upcycle a standard camera strap with your own personal style

January 13, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

6a01156f2b6799970c0120a515abf1970b-800wi Why should your tech equipment be boring? Follow this great tutorial over at The Object Project to recycle that plain camera strap into something with style.

[tags]how to personalize a camera strap[/tags]… Read More ...

How to make a recycle paper mushroom

January 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

wonka-mushrooms These are so cute! I am thinking mushrooms are going to be my spring theme and I am definitely going to make these in all sizes using the easy tutorial over at The Long Thread.

[tags]how to make a … Read More ...

Recycle gramma’s old doilies into fresh flowers with a pearl center

January 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

doily and pearl flower I have a small stack of doilies that were made by my great grammas and this looks like a perfect way for me to use them in a pretty modern way! Pop on over to Cathi Filian’s blog for a … Read More ...

How to recycle a drinking straw into seed bead storage

January 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

how to make seed bead straw storage I am a storage and organizing junkie. It is so cool when you can store your craft items in a way that you can also look at them and enjoy them even when you aren’t using them. How pretty and … Read More ...

How to make cute ruffle cuffs from a button down shirt

December 31, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

cuffs11 Ruffles rock! Sew up some super cute ruffle cuffs from an old shirt using this tutorial from Ruffles and Stuff.

[tags]sew ruffles from a dress shirt[/tags]… Read More ...

Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand

December 29, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSCF0811_thumb[10]Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!

Looking to purchase cake stands? Check these handmade cake stand … Read More ...

Recycle some of those sticks from the yard into a dainty Reindeer

December 25, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

3114276215_d259c41ca1 This little stick reindeer is so dainty I love it! Check out the tutorial over at Pretty Ditty.

[tags]how to make a stick reindeer[/tags]… Read More ...

Recycled Wine cork Reindeer Christmas ornament

December 22, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recycled wine cork reindeer OK you may think all my recycled crafts require a drink first, but no. This cute reindeer is a snap to make with a great tutorial that can be found over at Chica and Jo.

[tags]recycled wine cork reindeer … Read More ...

Recycle a crib spring into a wonderful photo display

December 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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

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

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

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 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 ...

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