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Recycled key and map art

February 13, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

If you take the time to look at keys they come in so many shapes and sizes so they make great elements to make art with. Vicky of the blog Inspire. Create. Upcycle. sent in this darling project where she … Read More ...

How to make special date art

January 26, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Letters, words and sayings are a wonderful way to decorate. I never thought that numbers could be special until I saw this great special date art featured at the blog Elizabeth Joan Designs. Pop on over to her blog to … Read More ...

Recycled candy cane hearts for Valentine’s Day

January 13, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I love when you can use one holiday’s decoration and transform it simply into something else for another holiday. That is just what this is. You can take your Christmas candy canes and form hearts with them. Pop on over … Read More ...

Recycled lampshade art display

January 12, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t know if anyone actually decorates with lampshades this big anymore so this just might be a great project to give one a new purpose. Pop on over to the blog Alamodeus for a whole collection of fun and … Read More ...

Print quotes on book covers

January 5, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

I am always on the lookout for places to put quotes as words are just about my favorite decor element. This stack of books with a quote printed on the white paper book covers is a great idea that anyone … Read More ...

Collage board for the New Year

December 31, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Happy New Years Eve! On this last day of 2016 thoughts turn to cleaning up, organizing and starting the new year of 2017 off with a clean slate and fresh start! So I am cleaning off my bulletin board so … Read More ...

Forbidden Root bottle cap countdown wreath calendar

November 30, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.

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As my eyesight … Read More ...

How to make recycled teddy bear jar Christmas light decorations

November 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Ho Ho Ho my recycled teddy bear cookie jars say! With an easy coat of paint with an  Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit , Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor  and some free downloadable graphics from below you too can upcycle a … Read More ...

Great collection of tomato cage Christmas decorations

November 14, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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If you like to make Christmas trees along with the decorations that go on them pop on over to the blog The Keeper of Cherrios for a great collection of tomato cage Christmas tree ideas. Not only are there … Read More ...

How to make an elegant nature wall decoration

November 4, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Each season it can be fun to go out and collect branches and what is available at the time to make a unique decoration. This branch and pine piece is my inspiration. Pop on over to Erika Rax’s blog to … Read More ...

How to make a Spooky spool Halloween decoration

October 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

spoolchallengecheri This recycled alphabet block and spool Halloween decoration is adorable. Not only that it’s interactive. You can move the spools around! Pop on over to the blog The Crafty Sisters for the tutorial on how to make a spool and … Read More ...

How to make a candy garland

October 7, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

toilet-paper-roll-candy-garland This is another great recycled TP tube craft. I am thinking that this will look great for Christmas actually made with red and green striped paper. Whatever holiday or celebration you make it for I bet it will look great! … Read More ...

How to make a paper bag pumpkin light

September 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

screen-shot-2016-09-19-at-2-49-08-pm These are so elegant and rustic looking. And they are so easy to make you could make a whole pumpkin patch of them like in the photo. Pop on over to the blog Smile Mercantile Craft Company for the tutorial … Read More ...

How to create easy postcard frames

September 7, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Frame postcards with painted Ikea frames

I have a box of Art Doll Postcards that I wanted to display with Halloween just around the corner. They aren’t in traditional Halloween colors but totally “on-theme”.

So I thought I’d paint some old Ikea plain frames. Well, they … Read More ...

How to make a magnetic photo display

September 6, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

family-picture-ideas--768x1152I am always on the lookout for fun ways to display photos and art that then can be easily changed as I like to swap out what I look at a lot! This is a great way to display photos … Read More ...

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