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Recycled clear plastic bottles make great surfaces for colorful shapes

July 10, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These recycled plastic bottles really got an amazing transformation into adorable mid-mod owls and abstract art with just some simple colorful shapes. I bet you could make all sorts of animals and designs. This idea for recycled clear plastic bottle … Read More ...

Can any object become a Christmas tree?

June 19, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I’m pretty sure this clever crafter has answered the question with a “yes”! I now want to challenge myself. I am going to start with an Easter egg. Pop on over to the blog Studio DIY to see how to … Read More ...

All sorts of fun 4th of July crafts to celebrate with

June 17, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Mother Nature makes some pretty amazing flowers but why not make some red, white and blue ones just for the 4th of July? That idea and more easy crafts to celebrate the 4th of July can be found at … Read More ...

Mason jars (with inserts) make great organizers

May 29, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I had no idea they made “frog” inserts for mason jars. These are wire grids that are used in flower arranging. I have some stand-alones that you put in vases but I had no idea they made them … Read More ...

Decorate the inside of Easter Eggs for a change

March 28, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

We all think about decorating the outside of Easter eggs but eggs make great containers for little dioramas. To accent the cute little dioramas the edges of the eggs can be wrapped with one of my favorite things- pompom trim! … Read More ...

Leaves make a great canvas

March 27, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I have written words on leaves and made minimalist arrangements but this idea for painting modern, minimalist art on them looks so pretty and I bet is a very zen project. I bet also it would be interesting to paint … Read More ...

Paper plate aquarium and more Earth Day crafts

March 20, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I recently posted about how to make a DIY embroidery hoop with a plastic lid rim and container, this idea uses the outside of a plate to make the outer frame of an aquarium craft. It is featured at the … Read More ...

Paper lanterns are transformed into big pretty statement art

March 6, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This is just beyond pretty! I don’ think I have considered a paper lantern as a surface for art and I certainly didn’t think they would look so fabulous hanging from large to small in groups…but boy do they! This … Read More ...

Pink balloons make great bubblegum bubbles for art and fun

February 13, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This wall of kid portraits with pink balloon bubble gum bubbles is so cute! I don’t think you could walk into a room and not smile when seeing these. I bet they would make a great Valentine’s day project. Pop … Read More ...

Recycled magazine great for art and more!

February 7, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Do you keep a stash of magazines just to make art and craft with? Or do you simply always have some coming in to cut up after reading? I do both so I am always on the look out for … Read More ...

Pom pom plus peanut make me smile and will do the same for you!

January 30, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

Could these be any cuter? Peanuts are basically the same shape but pop a pompom on it and and some paint and they magically get personality and movement. I love especially the side-eye that some have. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Abstract mini art with embroidery floss and paint

January 25, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I just did a collage where I stitched 2 big stitches and it was just what the piece needed. So that means I am officially hooked on stitching and art. This idea where the fabric has some paint and then … Read More ...

Scrap butterflies make my heart soar!

January 21, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These  scrap butterflies were featured at the blog Heart Handmade and they are so beautiful and look like they could be made with all sorts of materials. I was looking at a few other scrap fabric butterflies and I saw … Read More ...

Recycled plastic bottles never looked so cool

November 28, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More ...

A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the Christmas Holidays

November 23, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More ...

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