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How to make a giant pencil and adorable pencil shavings

April 17, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I was looking around for some “artsy” ideas and I spotted a party hat that looked like the tip of a pencil. I then found a tutorial to make a whole giant pencil. These are super easy and looks like … Read More ...

How to make bike streamers for your handlebars

April 16, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I am participating in a cycling event this weekend and I am planning on making bike streamers for the handlebars with the attendees. I am planning on using hair elastics and yarn but these made from ribbon are so pretty … Read More ...

How to make recycled chalk paint

April 12, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More ...

Yarn and a recycled water bottle make great bracelets

April 3, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

OK, now I have another fun project to make with my yarn scraps. The possibilities are endless. I could even see cutting up old clothes and adding beads to really kick these up! Best yet no one needs to know … Read More ...

Best (and easiest) DIY embroidery hoop

March 19, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I do a lot of machine embroidery and small fabric collages and I am always looking for ways to exhibit them on a wall. This just might be a great way to do that! Right now it seems like a … Read More ...

How to make a rainbow forest of adorable recycled mushrooms

March 7, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

If one is good, a giant rainbow collection is great! That is just what this field of recycled egg carton mushrooms is. Some of them have other fun recycled elements as their base like pasta noodles and wine corks. Pop … Read More ...

How to make a miniature Irish countryside to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day

March 1, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Sheep are just so darn cute! And tiny ones are even cuter! If you agree and are looking to make a new decoration for St. Patrick’s Day pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial on how … Read More ...

Play with your food to make a rainbow decoration for St. Patrick’s Day

February 23, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Sometimes you want a little decoration that only sticks around for the season so you don’t need to store it until next year. That’s what makes a decoration made of food perfect. This rainbow made of cereal is perfect for … Read More ...

How to make adorable bunnies for Easter with tp tubes

February 22, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t think I’ve posted a recycled tp tube project in a while so I guess I better hop to it! 🙂 Anyway this adorable pair of bunnies are perfect for Easter and I just love their accents with a … Read More ...

Let’s catapult into some fun for St Patrick’s Day

February 19, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

What kid (or let’s face it adults too) doesn’t love flinging stuff around. Not to mention playing with your food 🙂 Pop on over to the blog Little Bins for Little Hands for the tutorial to learn something and make … Read More ...

How to make a clothes hanger from a stick

February 12, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This idea is so cool at full size but I can see making them miniature. How cool would Barbie’s clothes look hanging on these darling little wire and stick hangers? Pop on over to the blog Country Design Style for … Read More ...

“G” I love cutting out letters to make art

February 6, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I use this technique in my art all the time. It is one of my faves. I have not however used just 1 letter and cut it out over and over again and creating a giant letter. I will definitely … Read More ...

I “heart” Valentine’s Day and Vitamin “C”

February 1, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

It truly is the best when you can use all parts of something including the packaging. Using the peal of an orange is not new but using it to make a Valentine decoration I think is…at least to me. Pop … Read More ...

How to make recycled magazine butterfly art

January 24, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Yah, I’m on a bit of a butterfly kick. Not sure why, but maybe it is the symbolism of what they generally represent as rebirth and it’s the new year…soooo. This tutorial featured at the blog Little House on the … Read More ...

Don’t put those Christmas lights away yet- make Valentine Art

January 12, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. Pop on over … Read More ...

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