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Book Review: Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World by Mark Frauenfelder

May 25, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 5 Comments

First can I say I just giggle because I still get a thrill out of meeting someone I first get to know through a book that is written about their personal experiences and then get to meet in person. I … Read More ...

Book Review, Hand-Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs By Lorine Mason

April 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

Hand Me-Ups: Recrafting Kid’s Clothes with Easy Techniques and Fun Designs

By Lorine Mason
What I liked about this book was the use of really good sewing techniques to make very nice looking projects. Often times when you are working
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Baby Alphabet blocks get recycled with a bit (or a lot) of glitter

December 1, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 3 Comments

toyblockgrouping2 I love using toys that kids have out grown and turning them into new and sparkly decorations! See how to turn old baby blocks into fun and festive decorations at the blog Art Glitter.

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How to recycle a t-shirt into a super hero cape and apron

November 26, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

6a00e5508254cd88340120a5fc2800970c-320wi Little kids love to play super hero and what a fun idea to let them make their own super hero cape! Featured at the blog Altered Art Junkies that includes a Velcro safety feature. Not only is there a tutorial … Read More ...

Raid the pantry for some fun fall decor

November 24, 2009 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Image124-225x300 Now I’ve seen the jars that are filled with all the ingredients to make cookies but this was new to me, fill a jar with beans, corn and things form the pantry in fall colors for a Thanksgiving decoration. See … Read More ...

Those cute kids shirts get new life when they get outgrown

September 8, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 2 Comments

fusible5Whitney of the blog Rookie Moms shares this great idea with a great tutorial on how to take those cute motifs from your kid’s shirts that they have outgrown and pop them on a new shirt that fits them. What … Read More ...

How to make a scratch off ticket to reveal a surprise

August 20, 2009 by Stefanie Girard 3 Comments

DSC09005Over at the Artmind blog there is a cool tutorial on how to make a scratch-off lottery ticket. Now she doesn’t use recycled images or card stock but that is exactly what popped into my mind when I saw this. … Read More ...

Baby Crinke Toy

April 30, 2009 by robyn charles Leave a Comment

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Little kids sure do love crinkly-sounding toys, and thanks to the tutorial from Craft Stylish you can make your own to give as presents this season at baby showers and birthday parties! Some felt, batting, and empty baby wipes packages … Read More ...

DIY Toy Stove

April 20, 2009 by robyn charles Leave a Comment

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Most little kids love to play kitchen, whipping up their favorite dishes right next to you. But we all can’t afford to get the “big box” type kitchens, or we want something more unique for your kids? Try making your … Read More ...

One-Of-A-Kind Clips

March 27, 2009 by robyn charles 1 Comment

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Do you want to have some great one-of-a-kind clips to hang up everything from artwork to great art prints? You can even use these outside when you hang up your laundry, give it some pretty and some flair! Betz White … Read More ...

Lengthen A Kid’s Shirt

March 24, 2009 by robyn charles 2 Comments

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Those with kids know that they usually grow out of their clothes, rather than wear them out. But with many of us on a budget more so than ever, running out to the store to buy new clothes every few … Read More ...

Scrapbook Paper Hearts

January 25, 2009 by robyn charles 2 Comments

Use up some of your unused scrapbook paper (even if it’s just to make room for new paper to join your stash!) by making some great Valentine’s hearts to hang in your house. Another project that’s great to do with … Read More ...

Googly Eye Thumbtacks

January 24, 2009 by robyn charles 1 Comment

Grab some of those old boring thumbtacks you’re using on your bulliten boards, raid your kids’ art supply stash for some googly eyes, and make yourself these adorable personalized tacks! Complete instructions are available over at Zakka Life, and … Read More ...

Recycled Holiday Card Ornaments

December 17, 2008 by robyn charles 2 Comments

I’m betting some of you have the motherload of cards hanging all about your house at this point, and with school about to be out for holiday break, you’re about to have kids hanging all over the house as well! … Read More ...

Thrifted Holiday Trees

December 8, 2008 by robyn charles 2 Comments

Yet another great felted sweater sweater project for the holiday season helps you use up even the smallest bits of your felted pieces.  The Long Thread offers up a great tutorial to make these recyled Christmas Trees, a great project … Read More ...

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