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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 ...

Dress up a lamp for Halloween with a bunch of bats

August 17, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

glue-dots-spooky-bat-lamp-pinterest-craftI generally don’t think of placing decorative elements on the inside of a lampshade only on the outside. In this case the effect is perfect for Halloween. Fly on over to the Glue Dots blog for the easy tutorial on … Read More ...

“Like A Boss” Recycled book art

August 15, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Have you played the game adding “Like A Boss” after everything you do? Try it, it’s fun!

Doing my homework…like a boss.

Walking the dog…like a boss.

Returning emails…like a boss 🙂

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Spell out this fun inspirational phrase using recycled
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Great funky shelf idea

July 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

86153444If you are just a bit handy with basic tools I bet this crazy funky shelf would be pretty easy to make with a bit of scrap or recycled lumber, screws and brackets. Pop on over to the blog Tete … Read More ...

DIY Pokemon Party Decorations Using Paper Lanterns

July 27, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

I love how versatile paper lanterns are for party decorating. They are lightweight, affordable, easy to hang, and they give you a nice big surface for painting, gluing, taping, and adding all kinds of crafty details. Once you start looking … Read More ...

Giveaway- Airbrainz airbrush kit and how to airbrush solar light covers

July 26, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

First up I have a super-fun giveaway to tell you about and then scroll down to see the fun airbrushed solar light sign I made using the Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit and their acrylic paint.

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Leave a comment in today’s … Read More ...

How to make giant toadstools out of recycled tires

July 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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I love BIG craft projects. There is something quite Alice in Wonderland about these giant toadstools. If you think your yard or playroom could use some big colorful decorations pop on over to the link Medina sent in to her … Read More ...

How to make an action figure bookend

July 2, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

largeI’ve seen quite a number of bookends made with toy animals but this one made with an action figure cut in half is so fun! Pop on over to the blog Make Fun creating for an illustrated tutorial on how … Read More ...

Red, white and blue Solo cup wreath

June 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_4941If you have a stash of plastic cups on hand for your 4th of July parting why not grab a few and make a wreath to decorate your front door. If they aren’t red, white, and blue I bet a … Read More ...

Make recycled material window shades

June 17, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_1622 I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More ...

How to make recycled can windspinners

June 13, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

zz_drinks-can-wind-spinner-BESTI think it’s so fun to transform a modern container into a fun retro style decoration. Soda and beer cans come in beautiful colors and I bet virtually all of them would look great as a windspinner. Pop on over … Read More ...

How to make flair corkboards

May 23, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Screen Shot 2016-05-23 at 11.01.44 AMI love when a project is pretty even if it isn’t being used for a practical purpose but when it can do both that is a really great design. Over at Awwe, Sam there is a great tutorial on how … Read More ...

Rubber stamp on the edges of books to decorate them

May 19, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

11-graduation-party-ideasI spotted this pile of books that have been rubber stamped over at the blog Hative in a great list of 25 graduation party ideas. It was originally posted at Martha Stewart. I plan on trying this simply to add … Read More ...

Recycled lace mushrooms

May 16, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_4879zz Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More ...

Hot air balloon decor

May 16, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Carried-Away-Hot-Air-Balloon-Birthday-Party-via-Karas-Party-Ideas-KarasPartyIdeas.com33Isn’t this beautiful? Hot air balloons could be great for all sorts of temporary party decor to every day festive summer or kid’s room decorations. Pop on over to the blog Kate Aspen to see a bunch of ideas for … Read More ...

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