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Old books make great new Halloween decorations

October 8, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I use books for all sorts of projects. Sometimes as they are and sometimes I alter them. This project that paints the covers and gives them new titles for Halloween is a super project for books that don’t have a … Read More ...

How to make mini Polaroids

September 16, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Are you a fan of miniatures? Do you love the retro look of Polaroids? Why not combine the two and mini Polaroids that can be used for all sorts of things like like fridge magnets. Pop on over to Pop … Read More ...

How to make miniature protest dolls and signs

August 31, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I made these tiny porcelain dolls by making a mold of a ceramic figurine. Before I fired them I drilled a hole above the tiny hands. I experimented in both directions. After they were fired I glued them to some … Read More ...

How to make easy BIG, bold and colorful banners

August 28, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

If you have a big back yard or event space and wont to fill it with lots of color all while sticking to a budget and getting the all ages team involved why not try a recycled newspaper pennant banner … Read More ...

How to make bloodshot eyes in flowers

August 14, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

It may be a quick and easy project to pop some fake eyeballs into the center of flowers to make a spooky Halloween decoration but this project kicks it up the spooky notch by making the eyeballs bloodshot. Pop on … Read More ...

Kitty, Kitty, Spooooky Kitty out of one of our favorite recycled materials

July 30, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Spooky or silly or both? Whatever you decide these are adorable and perfect to make for Halloween. You don’t need the wiggle eyes, you can paint them but if yah got ’em you can! Prowl on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make recycled “winner” badge awards

July 26, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t think there is anyone out there that doesn’t occasionally like a bit of recognition for something good they have done. Also probably everyone has a stash of old pin buttons. Grab your stash of old buttons and your … Read More ...

Recycled prescription bottles make a great illuminated pumpkin

July 24, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

We all have or know someone that has a never ending supply of these orange prescription bottles. Well, this is the perfect recycled craft to whip up for the fall. I bet it would look great in a window too. … Read More ...

How to make a scrap yarn Voodoo doll perfect for Halloween decor

July 21, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This is another one of those projects that once you make one you will want to make lots! And I love to make little projects like this in the heat of the summer when you don’t want to budge off … Read More ...

Owl gift bags are a total hoot!

July 18, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Did you notice how different the expression is on each of these owls? All it takes is moving the black dot higher or lower and you can make the owls “look” different. Fly on over to the blog Sweet and … Read More ...

Turn a tear into a cute monster to make your clothes cute for Halloween

July 9, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Torn and ripped jeans can be a fashion statement. But if you want to mend them but want to make them cute too this idea to turn the rip into a monster is just the ticket. Especially with Halloween coming … Read More ...

How to make art drip blobs

July 8, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...

Canning jar lids make great sun catchers and more!

July 7, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Canning jar lids naturally come apart so that you get a nice ring that lends itself to popping in a clear material perfect to make things like this sun catcher filled with flowers. Pop on over to the blog Welcome … Read More ...

How to make recycled cereal box bookmarks

June 30, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I bet everyone could go to their pantry right now and find a cardboard box that would have one element on it that they could fussy cut out one special spot to make a bookmark. My fave would be the … Read More ...

Make an adorable crab and let him hold place cards and more!

June 24, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Lobsters are one of my favorite motifs lately but this crab is a close second. I don’t think I thought of making one with the classic tp tube but boy these guys are cute! Walk sideways over to the blog … Read More ...

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