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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 ...

How to make flying butterflies perfect to embellish any way you like

June 20, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These flying butterflies would be cool to make with kids and as an adult craft that might make cute place card holders or clipped to a branch centerpiece. Pop on over to the blog Rhubarb and Wren for the t… Read More ...

Easy-peasy ladybug jar lid for all your cute goodies

June 10, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I’m pretty sure that even if you aren’t a fan of bugs the ladybug is the exception. They are just so darn cute. The recycled jar painted to look like a ladybug certainly makes it cute too. Pop on over … Read More ...

How to make recycled water bottle cupcake and cookie containers

June 7, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

We are all looking to reduce our plastic consumption. This idea for repurposing our plastic water bottles into sweet treat containers is fabulous. Pop on over to the blog Paper, plate and plane to see how to make great containers … Read More ...

Pom pom fringe adds a great touch to tiny cupcake stands

June 5, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I make lots of tiny sculptures and I just started making porcelain donuts so these little stands will be perfect to display them at holiday boutiques. Pop on over to the blog That Cute Little Cake for the tutorial on … Read More ...

How to make adorable recycled soda bottle turtles

June 4, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Look at those adorable smiles! I bet this cute recycled soda bottle turtle project will make you and your kiddos smile too. Scoot over to the blog Krokatak to see how easy to make these recycled soda bottle turtles and … Read More ...

Turn photos into type for a great Father’s Day gift

May 27, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This tutorial on how to make a type based photo collage is created using a computer but I bet you could do it with tracing paper or by making the letters more irregular. Either way what a fun gift for … Read More ...

Fun spin on the Father’s day classic neck tie recycled craft

May 24, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Father’s Day and neckties have gone hand in hand for years, but this recycled necktie craft gives that classic gift idea a much more creative twist. Instead of giving Dad another tie to hang in the closet, this project turns … Read More ...

How to make mid mod recycled vases

May 20, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These are so cool! I bet once you start making them you come up with your own patterns and looks depending on what size bottle bases you use and the colors you paint them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make clothes pin butterflies

May 13, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These adorable and easy butterflies are made with cupcake paper wings but I bet they would work with fabric scraps or even recycled magazines? Fly on over to the blog Welcome to Nana’s for the step by step tutorial on … Read More ...

How to make floating chalk prints

May 9, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This is beautiful! I always love learning new ways to make art with standard materials I already have. I want to try this with both paper and objects. Pop on over to the blog Picklebums for the tutorial on how … Read More ...

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate with lightsaber popsicles

May 1, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I love a good pun and I think it’s a blast that fans have created a “holiday” around celebrating all things Star Wars on May the 4th. Looking make a treat that can also be played with? Scoot through the … Read More ...

How to beautifully preserve a dandelion

April 29, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I love dandelions but I never thought I could preserve one, I just enjoyed them while outside. That is now changed with this simple recycling idea. Let the wind blow you over to the blog Mud and Bloom for the … Read More ...

How to make a delicate wire and sequin crown

April 26, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This has to be about the most delicate crown I have ever seen. I like the use of the variety of glitter that is literally sprinkled about the wire. I’m not sure I would make it the way the tutorial … Read More ...

How to make celebration clay

April 25, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This ball of clay is so pretty. Even if you didn’t make anything with it it is still so fun. I can’t stop thinking about what I would make with this sparkly confetti clay. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

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