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How to make recycled lanterns

January 2, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

These are beyond festive! I bet they would be a great group project for just about any holiday or celebration. Pop on over to the blog Around The World for the tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle lanterns… Read More ...

Super modern recycled plastic bottle vase

June 19, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I think some of the most successful examples of recycled crafts are the ones where you can’t quite tell right away what it’s made out of. This looks like an elegant glass vase. Not only is it pretty it’s easy … Read More ...

Recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder and more!

June 6, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Now this looks like one of those vintage crafts from Pack-o-Fun magazine, doesn’t it? I love the vintage quality but I bet it would work in a modern theme. This fun recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder is part … Read More ...

Great collection of recycled 2 liter bottle planters

June 5, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I bet these would be a great summer projects. When your done with your soda save the container and use the amazing collection of ideas over at El Como De Las Cosas to create recycled plastic bottle planters in … Read More ...

How to make an ombre felt letterboard

February 26, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Do you love letterboards? Want to make one in an ombre color that matches your decor? Well this is just the project for you. Who knew it was so easy? I have made a ring box with recycled wool felted … Read More ...

How to make vintage looking plastic flowers

January 30, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

These little melted pony bead flowers look like vintage flower buttons. If you like to make your own embellishments for all sorts of things that coordinate perfectly with your other accessories. I bet these would look fun on planner clips … Read More ...

Repurposed Plastic Bottle Succulents and Terrarium

May 18, 2018 by Larissa Coleman

These mini succulents are so cute in their tiny terrariums. The plants are made from repurposed plastic bottles and the terrarium is an old Nutella jar. So this twofer project of a display cloche and the item displayed a recycled … Read More ...

How to make New Year’s Eve noise makers

December 28, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

If you like to make your own party accessories these noise makers are a fun and pretty project that will kick the new year off in the recycled spirit. Pop on over to the blog Domestic Charm and check out … Read More ...

How to make a die cut candy dish

August 10, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Die cut candy dish recycled candle stick Stefanie Girard

I am in love with making things on pedestals (do you remember my candy corn lights?) Well, today I made a candy dish with some die cut and embossed paper, a recycled container lid and a candle stick.

The … Read More ...

Cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles

June 25, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I love the kitties in my neighborhood and these cute kitties cut from recycled plastic bottles are such a great idea featured at the blog Atelier Carmen are so inspiring. I bet it would be easy to make puppies, bunnies … Read More ...

How to make pom pom Christmas ornaments

June 7, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Crafters know you can never start your Christmas crafting too early especially when it involves collecting recycled materials. This project calls for plastic bottle caps so start collecting them now and gather up your pretty yarns. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Planner charm die cut from a recycled shampoo tube

March 27, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I am always on the look out for sources of pretty materials to work with in my crafting. Shampoo bottles are a great source of pretty colored plastic. They can easily be die cut with bird mixed-media dies and Gemini … Read More ...

Recycled Easter Bunny Family

March 22, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t know about you but when I get an idea to make something I tend to make a bunch. Especially if they are going out in the yard. I had an idea to make some lawn bunnies out of … Read More ...

How to Make a Recycled Shampoo Bottle Purse and Lots More Creative Upcycling Ideas

December 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Recycled Shampoo Bottle Purse

If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – … Read More ...

How to make recycled bottle candy corn Halloween lights

August 30, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Halloween candy corn lights recycled

Candy corns are one of my absolute favorite Halloween themes. I had so much fun making my airbrushed solar lights I thought I’d try making candy corn shaped lights for this Halloween.

So off to the dollar store to see … Read More ...

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