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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 ...

Recycle a cd case into a classy gift card box

March 18, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Chica and Jo there is a wonderful tutorial on how to recycle a cd holder into a gift card box. I do love the irony here in that the gift card they happen to feature is … Read More ...

Circuit Boards are recycled into magnificent modern art

March 12, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love circuit boards and so when I saw what this fab designer from the blog Five Green Acres did with them I wanted to share it with you all! Be sure to check out her total bathroom redo, there … Read More ...

10 Leprechaun traps that re-use all sorts of things

March 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I hadn’t heard of this little phenomenon but apparently leprechaun traps are needed around this time of year and what a better project than to whip one up out of found and recycled things. Pop on over to  How Does … Read More ...

Plate up a beautiful “stained glass” window

March 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Cindi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.

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Zip up some great fashion with recycled zipper projects

March 3, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there … Read More ...

Brown paper bags are recycled into embellished wallets

March 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Marylin Huskamp’s blog, Marylin’s Nouvelle she shows off some cute little wallet/bags that she made with recycled paper bags, fabric scraps, trim and buttons. They are so cute!

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Barbie clothes are recycled into another thing to love-A Valentine

February 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This just in from reader Allison, over at the blog Other People’s Chicken there are these super cute Valentines made from Barbie clothes! I love it! And there is another cute recycling picture and story, so worth the trip over … Read More ...

Those “vintage” computer disks are recycled into a little notebook

February 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

DSCF0038_1263153123 I have always loved this size of computer disk and here is a great way to reuse them to make a cute little note book. Check out this post at Cut out and Keep to see more.

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Day 1 of the big Craft Super Show in Anaheim, CA and this is my favorite recycling new tool

January 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

414Cgfqms-L._SL500_AA280_I have posted a couple of projects that utilize recycling a drinking straw but here is such a cute tool, A Wacky Whirly,  for cutting a drinking straw into a cool spiral. It is kind of like if you … Read More ...

Recycling little snips of magazines as leaves in wall art

January 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_8301 Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a wonderful room makeover. Included in it are these two pieces of art where the petals of the leaves are cut from magazines! Wow is all I have to say, so … Read More ...

Recycle old belts into a floorcloth

January 11, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-leather-belt-matDudecraft posted this photo and asked for suggestions on how to make it. There are some great ideas there. I love the look of this, kind of industrial/quilt/wood floor like. I personally would go with the gluing method.

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Vintage Record album cover gets recycled into a fun notebook cover

January 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Picture_007_1256917066 Old record album covers are a great source of vintage graphics and images to use in recycled craft projects. Here is a fun notebook made from a record album cover project and tutorial posted by Tate et Moi at Cut … Read More ...

Recycled Book Review: Build It! With Pallets

December 30, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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Build It! With Pallets is a fun little book. If you are a handy sort and like to build stuff out of found wood pallets this is a great source for how-to projects. There are great instructions with nice little … Read More ...

Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand

December 29, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSCF0811_thumb[10]Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!

Looking to purchase cake stands? Check these handmade cake stand … Read More ...

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