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50 ways to repurpose old drawers

December 17, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

gittekjaer10 This is a great recycled drawer project. It is pretty and functional. I really like the color choices as well. This project is featured in an equally amazing list of 50 recycled drawer projects featured at the blog Saved by … Read More ...

How to make shuttlecock wings

December 16, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

feature-2I’m not sure these feather type shuttlecocks are available here in America but boy are they pretty! I would surely use them for crafting like Claire did to make this winged heart decoration. Pop on over to the link she … Read More ...

How to make a scrap fabric garland

December 14, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Projects that involve ripping can be fun for crafters of all ages and the holidays are all about crafting together. This scrap fabric and ribbon garland is a great project to do together. Pop on over to Dana’s blog to

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How to make a giant spool of thread pencil holder

December 11, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

spool.can_.done4_I love making traditionally small things BIG. This giant spool of thread is so fun…and functional! Pop on over to Design Sponge for the tutorial on how to make a giant spool of thread pencil holder perfect to keep in … Read More ...

How to make recycled K cup gnomes

December 9, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

K Cup Gnomes 7These guys make me smile. Ironic as they have no face but boy are they cute. Their base is made from K cups which are readily available. Pop on over to Home Work to read the easy directions on how … Read More ...

20 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Baby Cribs

December 8, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Wow! This is a great list of amazing ways to repurpose baby cribs– a piece of furniture that you only use for a few years.

If you’re staring at an old baby crib and wondering what on earth to … Read More ...

How to make kid gift ornaments

December 7, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

ornamets-for-kids-that-make-great-gifts-from-Nap-Time-Creations I know these are billed as kid gift ornaments but I kinda think they would be fun to get at any age….even mine 🙂 Pop on over to the link Emily sent in to the blog Nap Time Creations to … Read More ...

How to make candy striped letter ornaments

December 4, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

alphabet-896x1024 So cute! If you are a fan of incorporating letters into all your decor why not try these cute candy striped letters! Pop on over to the link Erin sent in to the blog Craft Paper Scissors for the tutorial … Read More ...

How to make a recycled material tassel

December 3, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

copper-and-wool-tassel-keyring-9-720x445What an unexpected combination of materials! But it is beautiful, don’t you think? If so pop on over to the link Portia sent in to the Makery where the tutorial on how to make a copper pipe and wool tassel… Read More ...

102 Christmas Countdown calendars

December 1, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Time to countdown to Christmas! I have made two countdown calendars, one with tea cups and the other with nesting boxes.

24 cups of tea countdown calendar Pop on over to Sweater Surgery for the tutorial on how to make a 24 cups of tea Christmas … Read More ...

How to make tea light snowmen

November 30, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Tea-Light-Snowman-Ornaments Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More ...

How to make a giant paint swatch light up Christmas tree

November 27, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

litebritegiantpaintchip-764x1024Did you play with a Light Bright as a kid? I did and this Christmas tree made on peg board with little twinkle lights is like a grown-up version perfect to decorate for the holidays. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

How to make a Scandinavian Tomte Christmas elf

November 24, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Welcome to this tutorial on how to make a cute and easy tomte Christmas elf! This little elf is not only adorable, but it is also simple to create, making it the perfect craft for kids to get involved in. … Read More ...

How to make a mini spa tin

November 20, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

6a00d8341e223753ef01b8d172c666970c-500wiLooking for a fun little gift to give your friends, your kids’ teachers, and even people you run into that you think you use a little surprise gift? Well, these little mini spa tins are just the thing! Pop on … Read More ...

How to make super sized button wall art

November 19, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

Button Wall Art Decor and the Dog_thumb[2]Sometimes all it takes to make something ordinary into something extraordinary is to make it BIG. And that is the case with these fun giant buttons! Pop on over to the blog Decor and the Dog for the tutorial … Read More ...

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