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Turn your fancy glassware upside down for fun holiday decor

November 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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I just scored some of these little battery tea lights at the 99 cents store because in my house an open flam is not a good idea with all the fiber and fabric that’s flying around. This is such a … Read More ...

Traditional and some not so traditional ways to recycle a bottle

November 13, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

3722817211_5d5f53695b Over at Boisdale there are some traditional ways to recycle a bottle like glasses, vases and terrariums and then some not so traditional like the one pictured here as a computer accessory.

[tags]bottle recycling crafts[/tags]… Read More ...

Recycle postage stamps into cute cupcake topper flags and Mail Art Call Out

November 11, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

cupcakes I have saved cool postage stamps from mail I have received and they are just sitting in a box. Now I know what I can do with them! These cupcakes were made for an event to celebrate the release of … Read More ...

Little girl tights are transformed into a colorful snake

November 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_0163.JPG What a great way to recycle tights that have been out grown. Pop on over to the blog-Journey Into Unschooling to read more about how to make this colorful stuffed snake from tights. If you aren’t in need of … Read More ...

Bunny building made from recycled materials and solar panels

November 6, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

rabbit-building-macau-pavillion-shanghai-world-expo-2010-1 OK I posted a fun project using solar panels on your purse to charge your electronic goodies, now here is one of a model of a bunny building I found over at the blog Olympia Dumpster Divers also known as … Read More ...

A bloomin’ good idea on how to convert a light bulb into a bud vase

October 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

lightbulb-vasesOver at Esprit Cabane there is this great tutorial on how to covert your old light bulbs into the cutest bud vases.  I never new how simple it was! There is also another idea to turn them into salt and … Read More ...

15 lighting recycling repurposing and upcycling ideas

October 16, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-lamps-main Over at the blog Web Ecoist they have put together a great collection of repurposing of objects into some really great lighting designs. The variety of designs goes from super simple to very intricate all super cleaver and interesting.

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Lisa Kettell recycles cat toys into the cutest little ballet dancers

October 13, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

lisa kettell recycled cat toy jewelryI don’t think I would have ever thought of cat toys as crafting materials but Lisa Kettell did and boy look what she can transform them into! In addition to cat toys she made some great recycled jewelry pieces too!… Read More ...

How to make tiny treasure cards out of all your leftover and cherished bits

October 12, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

download-16 Have lots of little bits of this and that calling for a new home? Well this very detailed tutorial on how to make little window cards is for you! It is brought to you by the blog Designing Moms. … Read More ...

Itty bitty baby food jars are perfect for a tea light transformation

October 9, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_1943.JPG I love the name of this blog- Prudent Baby, DIYs for Small Fries. Too cute. Well in addition to a cute name there are some really great projects there that any recycler will enjoy including this fabric scrap tea … Read More ...

This Crafty Mom did it old school! Just like back in my day.

October 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

015-4_thumb[1] Oh when I saw this post sent in by Tonya, the uber-crafty mom of the blog Currently Crafting it so brought me back to my childhood. Pop on over to her post and see how she transformed this trash into … Read More ...

Just 1, a super cute one that is, of 100 ways to reuse a T-shirt

October 7, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

recyclestep6WOW! over at the blog Hide Your Arms there is a list with links to 100 ways to recycle, upcycle, and repurpose the almighty t-shirt! The variety of ways that are posted there are sure to get your creativity flowing. … Read More ...

Broken glass shines bright with these star ornaments

September 22, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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Check out this wonderful recycled broken glass star ornament project posted over at the blog The Courage to Create. The post contains a great tutorial so you too can turn a mishap into a masterpiece.

[tags] recycled broken glass … Read More ...

Recycled lumber outdoor shower

September 21, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

ecoShowerBackViewEO Over at Fun In The Making there is this great idea for turning old barn lumber into an outdoor shower. Not only was there this great recycling idea there was a great tip: Coil up a whole bunch of hose … Read More ...

So cute Halloween Journal

September 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

il_430xN.86337348 I think Magritte would be proud of this wonderful Halloween theme journal made by Heidi Burton. See more of her other wonderful creations at Her Etsy Shop. How easy it would be to take a plain journal or one … Read More ...

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