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Simple and dramatic Halloween decoration idea

September 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I love the simplicity of this Halloween decoration. I bet it would be easy to transform some recycled frames with a bit of paint, some old book pages and a plastic spider. The little bit of string really makes the … Read More ...

Great collection of creative gift packaging embellishments

August 8, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Could this little paper book worm be any cuter? Especially because it is made in a rainbow of colors and those little curled antennae! If you like wrap your gifts with fun and personal easy touches pop on over to … Read More ...

Lots of ways to make a whole village of houses

August 4, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Do you want to make a little village to decorate for the holidays? Jump in your craft car and cruise on over to the blog Bernudarzniece for a great collection of ways to make tons of little houses like this … Read More ...

Tiny industrial style recycled element makes a fun sewing room detail

July 13, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Metal bobbins with little holes are so cool! I wear one on a necklace but this idea for making little knobs with sewing machine bobbins is positively darling. I bet all sorts of sewing room furniture would be enhanced with … Read More ...

So expressive lollipop display or sculpture

July 11, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I am working on some sculptures that happen to include lollipops so when I spotted this cool sculpture I just had to share. I have seen fun topiary projects made using lollipops but not a “hair” head with such a … Read More ...

Fun idea for putting photo faces on mixed-media paper bodies

July 7, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Step one take pictures of your pets or loved ones making silly faces. Step two make fun and creative paper bodies out of scraps of recycled papers and leftovers for other projects. To see more about how to make photo … Read More ...

Great way to display vintage hankies

June 29, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

If you happen to collect vintage hankies but stay away from ones with damage, now you don’t have to. Grab some embroidery hoops of various sizes and pop on over to the blog My Thrift Store Addiction to see more … Read More ...

Colorful collection of ways to store and display your yarn stash

June 27, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

While this collection of storage ideas is for yarn but I bet you could use them for all sorts of collections of things. I love this idea for using a simple “L” bracket on a peg board to hang loops … Read More ...

Flamingos make a great theme for summer time party decor and fun

June 21, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I bet if you looked around your neighborhood you can find at least one house that has a plastic pink flamingo on the lawn…at least here in SoCal that’s the case. Well if you are looking for a fun summertime … Read More ...

Quite possibly the easiest (and cleverest) recycled lamp project yet!

June 15, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Yes! You are seeing correctly. This is an ordinary desk lamp simply flipped upside down and voila! It is the perfect place to pop a plant into.  Pop on over to the blog Songbird to see another whole bunch of … Read More ...

Super creative collection of pretty and practical recycled chicken wire crafts

June 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Chicken wire is a fun material to work with. It can be cut and bent into all sorts of shapes. It is easy to attach things to as well. Such is the case with this pretty and useful lace and … Read More ...

Clothing gets recycled into amazing sculptures

May 14, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

At first when I spotted this incredibly perfect column of clothing I wasn’t sure what I was seeing…that is a sure sign it is something cool..it draws you in. Seeing things you have never seen before is such a great … Read More ...

Recycled vintage wallpaper makes a great art background

April 25, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I scored some rolls of vintage wallpaper awhile back and I thought I’d experiment with some art making. Here is the first piece I created. I left the curl in it and added a variety of elements including mirrors, a … Read More ...

Amazing collection “Sweet” recycled tire ideas

April 15, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Who doesn’t love a good donut themed craft? Certainly not me. There upcycled tire donuts are so fun. I bet they would look great on a lawn. These aren’t the only fun and creative ideas featured at the blog Bored … Read More ...

Super collection of wind chimes of all sizes and materials

February 28, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I will admit I like the idea of wind chimes but not such a fan of the noise they make for long periods of time. I think they are super creative and pretty. But I think this “wind chime” made … Read More ...

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