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How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!

July 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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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 ...

Barbed Wire Sculptures

July 21, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Courage to Create there are a bunch of wonderful pieces of yard art made out of recycled barbed wire. What a transformation. Cutting edge (pun intended) I must say!

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How to turn a curler into a cuff

July 12, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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 make a recycled book purse

June 30, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I really like how this book purse made. Most of the book purses I have seen have the spine at the bottom of the purse but this one has the spine at the top. Donna of the blog Quilt in … Read More ...

Emiko and Shana of “Accessorize With Toys” at Maker Faire

May 26, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Emiko and Shana have hit upon a great idea! They host workshops called “Accessorize with Toys” where they bring all sorts of recycled toys and everything you need to make jewelry and small sculptures to parties and eco-events.

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Coast into crafting with coasters

May 24, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Now I’ve made coasters by recycling all sorts of things but it just never occurred to me to to take a cardboard coaster and recycle it but the clever crafter Coleen over at her blog Vintage Terrace 2 did!

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Win a Copy of Green Craft Magazine

May 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

The creative and talented people of Stampington & Company have done it again! Their magazines (which I think are the quality of a book really) are just beautiful and so inspiring. Green Craft is no exception! Would you like to … Read More ...

Win an iTop for identifying recycled elements

April 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Julie McGuffee’s blog Life in the Craft Lane she is having a contest to see who can identify all the recycled elements she used to make thes great little pieces. The winner will get an iTop!

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Mixed-media recycled earrings from Objects and Elements

April 26, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the Objects and Elements blog they celebrated Earth Day with a post that featured a couple of really pretty earring designs. I really love the use of recycled lace in this pair. Pop on over to check them … Read More ...

Book Review, Hand-Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs By Lorine Mason

April 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Hand Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs

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What I liked about this book was the use of really good sewing techniques to make very nice looking projects. Often times when you are
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Got Milk? Well, once you have finished it-recycle the carton into a recipe box

April 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Clever blogger Einat of the blog Scrapin’ it decided her once throw-away the milk carton needed a new life and she put her crafty spin on it to make a cute recipe box.

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Secret storage boxes made from recycled books

March 30, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Looking for a way to hide this or that? Pop on over to Secret Storage Books and pick one that suits your mood! They have them categorized by topic and you can pick from some great (and funny) titles. I … Read More ...

Craft supplies from the compost bin (or just before they go in)

March 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Wow! I never would have thought of trying to use a craft punch with food but this clever blogger- Bloomize (blooming ideas for living ) tried punching the outer peals from garlic. So pretty and delicate. Be sure to pop … Read More ...

Plastic gift cards cut into a checker board

March 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Jennifer sent in a link to this cute Etsy shop that features tons of wonderful designs made from recycled plastic gift cards. This checkerboard with barista game pieces was my absolute fave! Pop on over to her shop Jupita to … Read More ...

How to recycle last year’s date book into a tool and supply journal

March 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Eileen Hull over at the blog Thoughts From My Studio came up with this great way to take last year’s date book and turn it into a record of her markers and punches and things she already has so when … Read More ...

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