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How to make a recycled spaceship

June 20, 2016 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

paper-plate-alien-spaceship This is just so silly and I bet it would be so fun to make a whole bunch and hang them from tree branches. I may have aliens on my mind with the new Independence Day movie coming out. Pop … Read More ...

Giveaway- Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists

January 20, 2016 by Stefanie Girard 45 Comments

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Giveaway- Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists

Leave a comment in today’s post by January 29th, 2016 and you are in the running for this cool book on collagraphy.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

Collagraphy is about combining … Read More ...

How to make a recycled keyboard tic tac toe game

January 12, 2016 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

valentine-tic-tac-toeComputer keys are so much fun to use in crafts. This Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game requires a few recycled keyboards but they are readily available at your local recycle center or on Craig’s list. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Giveaway- Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make With Tissue, Paper and Card

December 29, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 36 Comments

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Giveaway–Paper Pom-poms and Other Party Decorations: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make With Tissue, Paper and Card

Leave a comment in today’s post by January 8th, 2016 and you are in the running for this beautiful paper crafting book … Read More ...

Giveaway- Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper

July 21, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 80 Comments

Paper jewelry

Enter to win the beautiful new book Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper

by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Beautiful and creative contemporary designs … Read More ...

Giveaway- Mobile Art: 35 Beautiful Hanging Decorations for Your Home

June 12, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 19 Comments

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Leave a comment in today’s post by Saturday June 20th 2015 and you are entered to win a copy of

Mobile Art: 35 Beautiful Hanging Decorations for Your Home

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Clair Youngs

Open to U.S. residents only please.

This is … Read More ...

Template to make a paper lantern

May 26, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 8 Comments

DIY-Cardboard-Latern-Template Over at Trucs and Bricolages there is this cute paper lantern template and tutorial on how to give it a cool faux finish. This is a great design that would be perfect to use as a centerpiece indoors or out … Read More ...

15 free gift box templates

May 18, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 2 Comments

15 Free Paper Gift Box Templates

Oh I just love the Lego gift box featured in this collection of 15 gift box templates compiled over at Lines Across. The diamond one looks really cool too. I bet it would be fun to make out of glitter … Read More ...

how to make brown paper nests

February 23, 2015 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

How to make brown paper nests for cany eggsThese little brown paper bag nests look so dainty and pretty. I bet they would make a great place setting decoration with a name plate for Easter. Pop on over to the blog The Things She Makes for the easy … Read More ...

Giveaway: Paper Lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups

January 13, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 51 Comments

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playing with pop-ups Today I have a fun giveaway that includes a paper lamp kit and a copy of the book Playing With Pop-ups both by Helen Hiebert. Leave a comment in today’s post by January 23, 2015 and you will be in … Read More ...

Giveaway: Fabric Printing at Home book and How to freezer paper stencil a scissor boarder

January 6, 2015 by Stefanie Girard 60 Comments

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Clothing is my favorite “canvas” and the new book Fabric Printing at Home is packed full of techniques and inspiration on how to create all sorts of amazing prints on any textile. Enter to win a copy of Fabric Printing … Read More ...

7 fun and festive candle ideas

December 11, 2014 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

wine glass votive lamp shadeOver at The Budget Decorator there is a a fun and pretty collection of ideas for candles. I especially liked this idea of using a recycled wine glass as a votive holder and adding a decorative paper lampshade. They look … Read More ...

Great idea for packing food gifts and free printable

November 20, 2014 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

muffin-christmas-cheap-gift-idea-printable-2I don’t think I have seen a paper plate look so cute! Who knew with just a few snips of the paper plate and a bit of baker’s twine you can make a pretty and easy way to wrap up … Read More ...

How to make a recycled book page fall banner

September 15, 2014 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Fall-Leaves-Banner1Book pages are one of my all time favorite recycled paper to work with, especially dictionaries. This fall banner is just the project to make to try to get the feel of fall around my house (Did I mention it’s … Read More ...

Weaving with paper plates and plastic cups

August 19, 2014 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

IMG_0387-mny6p7-300x225 Last week I posted a project where the crafter made a loom with a bucket. Today I have some art created by waving on paper plates and plastic cups. My fellow Craft Gossip Editor, JD does this with kids at … Read More ...

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