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So many fun ways to get organized!

November 9, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Can you really be too organized? Yah, right like that could ever happen. But if you can make it fun it just might be a bit better. And better yet organizing in an eco and recycled way with stuff you … Read More ...

Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor

October 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...

Punk rock Halloween or Christmas ornament-you decide :)

August 29, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I am a huge fan of the mohawk hairstyle. And for that matter spikes. So this adorable skull with spike mohawk is perfect. It is featured as a Christmas decoration here but I bet it would be cute as a … Read More ...

Love at First Bite – treat wall perfect for Halloween and more!

August 16, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

 

 

 

This is such a clever and creative idea—I’m totally obsessed! As someone who lives for salty snacks, this treat wall is basically a dream come true. While Halloween is usually all about handing out sugary sweets and chocolate bars, why … Read More ...

The best recycled handmade pin cushion ideas

August 4, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I was poking around (yah pun intended) for fun little crafts to make for holiday boutiques and this collection of pin cushions that use recycled elements is A-mazing!! Such variety and cuteness overload. Pop on over to the blog All … Read More ...

Adding machine rolls of paper get a new life

July 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Not many of us use an adding machine with the calculators on our phones. I was gifted a bunch of rolls of paper for them and this is the perfect project to make with them. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay

July 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More ...

Easy way to hang a picture that’s easy to swap out

July 10, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More ...

Business card ideas can be transformed into other fun art and craft ideas

June 2, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

These are business cards that have been watercolor painted then stamped with the person’s info. How cool is that? This just might be my weekend project. If you like art and craft ideas that come from other places like this … Read More ...

Old school supplies make great minimal wall art

May 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I’m in the middle of a big clean out and This idea for hanging a variety of lengths of sharpened pencils by an old promotional wood ruler is such a fun way to use all those old pencils I seem … Read More ...

Lots of recycled art and craft projects to make with recycled elements

April 18, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

What I liked best about this collection of recycled projects was that they were both art in the form of sculptures and flat along with craft projects. Not only did they have a great range of styles they included lots … Read More ...

Recycled wood thread spools make a great tiny “canvas” for fiber art

March 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Just because a vintage wood thread spool isn’t flat doesn’t mean it isn’t the perfect little space to feature art on. Thread art on fabric or wool is great or paintings on paper or canvas could work too. Pop on … Read More ...

Legos can help you organize and charge your devices

March 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Legos aren’t just for kiddo playtime. They can be used for all sorts of useful and creative things. This is just such an example.

I love little Lego people so why not give them a purpose and have them hold … Read More ...

Champagne corks turn into adorable Kokeshi

March 8, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

These are so cute! I can see making a whole bunch of them in all sorts of colors and maybe even adding rhinestones or little flowers. These adorable little recycled champagne corks painted to make kokeshi were featured at the … Read More ...

Rolodex cards get a new art life

February 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to … Read More ...

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