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Flamingos make a great theme for summer time party decor and fun

June 21, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I bet if you looked around your neighborhood you can find at least one house that has a plastic pink flamingo on the lawn…at least here in SoCal that’s the case. Well if you are looking for a fun summertime … Read More ...

Quite possibly the easiest (and cleverest) recycled lamp project yet!

June 15, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Yes! You are seeing correctly. This is an ordinary desk lamp simply flipped upside down and voila! It is the perfect place to pop a plant into.  Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see another whole bunch of … Read More ...

Super creative collection of pretty and practical recycled chicken wire crafts

June 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Chicken wire is a fun material to work with. It can be cut and bent into all sorts of shapes. It is easy to attach things to as well. Such is the case with this pretty and useful lace and … Read More ...

Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures

May 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...

Recycled vintage wallpaper makes a great art background

April 25, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper awhile back and I thought I’d experiment with some art making. Here is the first piece I created. I left the curl in it and added a variety of elements including mirrors, a … Read More ...

Amazing collection “Sweet” recycled tire ideas

April 15, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Who doesn’t love a good donut themed craft? Certainly not me. There upcycled tire donuts are so fun. I bet they would look great on a lawn. These aren’t the only fun and creative ideas featured at the blog Bored … Read More ...

Super collection of wind chimes of all sizes and materials

February 28, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I will admit I like the idea of wind chimes but not such a fan of the noise they make for long periods of time. I think they are super creative and pretty. But I think this “wind chime” made … Read More ...

Recycled hula hoops make great wall art and displays

February 7, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I loved making hula hoops with pipe from the hardware store and then decorating them with all sorts of tape and ribbon. So this idea for using them to make wall art with flowers, words, photos and more is a … Read More ...

Cute “hand” made Valentine crafts for all ages

January 31, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I bet this Valentine card could be made HUGE! I wonder how big it could go? This adorable “hand” made Valentine card is part of a collection of Valentine crafts perfect for all ages. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

Best collection of recycled toy projects

January 25, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

How simple is this beautiful idea for transforming a child’s toy piano into a night stand? This and lots more creative ideas for transforming recycled toys into fun useful and decorative projects can be found over at the blog Architecture … Read More ...

Fun idea to make a super stylish vase cozy for a recycled water bottle

January 17, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

There are no shortage of plastic water bottles so any idea to repurpose them into great upcycled designs is worth a try. This gray felt modern cozy shape of a modern vase over a plastic bottle is so clever. … Read More ...

Dramatic and fun collection of doily decor and crafts

January 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Isn’t this idea for creating a dramatic black and white collage of framed doilies unexpectedly modern and fresh? If you too love doilies and want to use them to decorate or make new fresh designs pop on over to the … Read More ...

Just a little recycled humor for a giggle today…well maybe you will make it?

January 13, 2022 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I laughed so hard when I spotted this little bit of ingenuity. I don’t know about you but I have argued with the suction cup phone holders more than I can count. I have also spent a fair amount of … Read More ...

Fun idea to make recycled toys and beads candlesticks or…

December 29, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Awhile back I posted a project where they made totem poles out of all sorts of objects, well here is a similar style project only this one is a candle stick. I save and collect all sorts of knickknacks and … Read More ...

Fall leaves make adorable squirrel tails for collage art

December 27, 2021 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

As I sit here watching my squirrel “kids” eat nuts we put out after the rain I want to make squirrel art. There are lots of leaves down after the rain as well so it is perfect timing to make … Read More ...

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