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Great idea for recycling this year’s holiday cards for next year’s decoration

December 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Holiday cards can have great art often times with glitter and gold embellishments, why not recycle them into a handmade and memorable Christmas decoration for next year? Pop on over to the blog One Lucky Day for the step by … Read More ...

How to make your own chunky chain necklace

December 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More ...

How to make vintage glass glitter for (and from) Christmas decorations

December 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t make it through the year in storage. You … Read More ...

Recycled Toilet Paper tube Nutcrackers perfect for Christmas decor

December 7, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Can you ever really get too many recycled  tp tube crafts? Survey says….nope! These Nutcrackers are adorable and I bet would look awesome in all sorts of colors. Pop on over to the blog We Like Mondays where there is … Read More ...

Stitch up a fiber cuff with a recycled plastic bottle base

November 29, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More ...

Eco-friendly Christmas ornaments, one with my old favorite supply

November 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Yes, that’s right the glorious TP tube makes a “shiny” new recycled craft. Well, maybe not new but new to me. And can you say easy? All ages of crafter can get in on this recycled tp tube star, especially … Read More ...

Great idea for recycling a household item for easy stamping

November 22, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I just love when I spot a new way to stamp with a recycled element…especially one I have in my stash like a lint roller. This is perfect for this holiday season and art making on a small and large … Read More ...

Recycled bracelet display and great tip for upcycling candlesticks

November 21, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects that involve using … Read More ...

Jewelry display or funky Christmas tree or……

November 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire lengths and you could make a … Read More ...

Recycled broken wine glass gets new life in a fun way

November 7, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have been saving a broken wine glass mostly for the top part but now I have a great project for the bottom part of the wine glass and a bit of concrete. Pop on over to the blog Look … Read More ...

How to make an object float in a shadow box

November 6, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Since I make and find lots of little things and want to add them to my art I have had to get creative with my framing. Often times I simply leave off the glass and accept that it is going … Read More ...

How to make a tunnel book from 1 piece of paper

October 30, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have made these little books out of one piece of paper a bunch of times and I have to say they are fun and easy. Making them into a tunnel book really kicks them up yet another notch without … Read More ...

How to transfer words onto cheesecloth

October 24, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

As a type artist I am always on the lookout for more ways to transfer words to different surfaces. I never thought about putting words on cheesecloth but wow, what a cool effect. Pop on over to the blog Lynda … Read More ...

How to turn any paint into fabric paint and a great idea to save home decor

October 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Now it may be a “no brainer” that you can make any paint into fabric paint but if you didn’t know, now you do. Now what do you do with that info? Well, I love old vintage linens but most … Read More ...

How to make silly cone ghost decorations for Halloween

October 5, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

You generally don’t see legs and feet on ghosts but these cute little guys do which make them look like little people dressed up in costume. I also like that they are in color rather than simply white. I also … Read More ...

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