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Weaving with paper plates and plastic cups

August 19, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

How to make Pantains (Curtains made from pants!)

August 15, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

pant curtains I love when a crafter is as crafty with their words as they are with their creations. Doesn’t the word “pantains” just make you smile? If you have the need to make a mini set of curtains why not try … Read More ...

How to make a rock mat

August 7, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

rockmatNot a rock lobster. Anyone who get’s this joke, take a bow:) Do you collect rocks when out on walks or from vacations? I do. I currently keep them in jars and plastic bags. This idea for using them to … Read More ...

How to make a 4th of July fire cracker decoration

June 30, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

4th-of-july-fireworks-decoration Here is a quick and easy fun summer project to use to decorate for the 4th of July. I bet it would make a fun centerpiece. pop on over to Craftside for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...

How to make badminton shuttlecock lights garland

June 19, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_0844I am a big fan of badminton shuttlecocks and so this idea for turning them into a light garland is so pretty. It would fun to illuminate a back yard especially with summer just a few days away. Pop on … Read More ...

How to make a paper straw 4th of July decoration

June 18, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

July4thEasyDIYArtwork2This straw decoration would work great for any patriotic holiday or mix up the colors and shapes and you could make it for just about anything. Pop on over to the link Shirley sent in to the blog Satisfaction Through  … Read More ...

How to make a recycled parts sign

May 13, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

MG_4391_thumbIf you or someone you know gets inspired by found  “junk” pop on over to this link  to the blog The Little Moments to see how you can make a pretty sign with found objects.… Read More ...

How to make a vintage clipboard display

May 2, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

clip board stand I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make a recycled quote decoration

April 30, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

MG_4078_thumbI love to decorate with my favorite quotes. If you do too pop on over to this post sent in by Amy Jo to the blog The Little Moments that features a tutorial on how to make a wall decoration … Read More ...

How to make wooden backdrops

April 21, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Picture 11Since so many of you were interested in the faux driftwood project I featured I bet you will like this link Nikki sent in tho the blog Tikkido where there is a great tutorial on how to make weathered wood … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic tray wall mirror

April 17, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

P1000624At first glance this looks like a beautiful glass piece and maybe even at second glance but no! It is a simple plastic tray, some glass paint and some beads. Pop on over to the blog Painting on the Ceiling … Read More ...

How to make a recycled bread clip mosaic

April 14, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

13706482653_8c5536a85d Bread clips come in lots of pretty colors which makes them the perfect material for mini mosaic work (like when you mosaic with colored egg shells). Robin sent in this link to the blog Without a Map that features a … Read More ...

A bunch of fun organizing ideas with recycled objects

February 28, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Dishwasher-Caddy-Organizers-sewlicioushomedecor.com_Today’s recycled ideas could not be simpler but boy are they useful! Pop on over to the blog Sewlicious Home Decor for a bunch of quick and easy organizing ideas like this one for using the silverware caddy as a … Read More ...

How to make a recycled pallet clock

February 20, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

recycled palet clockPallets are a great source for scrap wood (pretty easy to find on Craig’s list). Pop on over to the blog Design Decor to see the tutorial on how to make a recycled pallet wood clock.

 

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How to make mini Toilet paper tube lanterns

December 26, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

I am constantly amazed at what you crafty peeps come up with to make out of paper tubes. I am so going to make these for decorating for spring. Pop on over to the blog vlijtig to see her creation … Read More ...

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