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How to recycle an old clip board into a new stylish one

July 26, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

I have a stash of pretty boring oh who am I kidding ugly clip boards that could so use a makeover. Here is a great idea from the blog Crazi Beautiful.

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How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!

July 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 2 Comments

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Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More ...

How to make a recycled glass and spoon vase/votive holder

July 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

I always get such a giggle with silverware recycled projects. Not sure why but I do. Especially  the forks with the tines all curly. Pam sent in this link to a fun project using spoons and a glass to make … Read More ...

Make floating candles with recycled scraps of candles and egg shells

July 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 3 Comments

How charming are these little floating votives made from recycled candle bits and cast in egg shells. See how to make them over at the blog Inbaliya sent in by Inball.

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How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala

July 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project.  She made a whole bunch of … Read More ...

Penny for your thoughts? Well, actually to recycle it into a necklace

July 17, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 3 Comments

Over at Just Something I Made she has a great tutorial for turning a few cents into pretty necklace pendants.

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How to make a scrap fabric Bow-tie hair clip

July 15, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 4 Comments

Hair accessories are all over the place and the clever crafter of the blog Jenny’s Thrifty Thoughts posted a very (and I do mean very) thorough tutorial on how to make this cute bow-tie hair clip from a scrap of … Read More ...

How to make a recycled fishing pole

July 13, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

The clever crafter of the blog …imagine childhood really got their creativity on in the materials they recycled to create a charming fishing pole.

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How to turn a curler into a cuff

July 12, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

I had no idea curlers came in a size big enough to make a cuff style bracelet but here you have it. Pop on over to PS I made this to see lots more fun projects.

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How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket

July 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty  way. … Read More ...

How to make a sand covered pencil cup and paperweight from a plastic jar

July 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

Are you thinking I’ve lost my mind? What does this adorable dog have to do with recycled crafts? Well pop on over to Macaroni and glitter and you can see a video of this guy and his housemate helping their … Read More ...

How to make vintage style trim bobbins from recycled cardboard

July 7, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Don’t these look like they are straight out of an antique store? Well the designer of these vintage looking sewing trim bobbins posted a great tutorial how to make them yourself from a bit of recycled cardboard. Pop on over … Read More ...

A sand “box” made from tree logs

July 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

I grew up with a sandbox at my house and my grandmother’s house. I can tell you many hours were spent in it creating things and stories to go along with those  sand “things”. I am not quite sure how … Read More ...

How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes

July 5, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she … Read More ...

How to make curly pom poms and hat from a recycled sweater

July 2, 2010 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Do you love making your own pom poms to coordinate with you projects? I do. I made this hat and pom pom from a recycled sweater. Pop on over to this post at Craftside to see the full tutorial. While … Read More ...

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