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How to make recycled paper chickens

October 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

how-to-make-paper-hens-chickensNot only is this project just too cute for words these chickens make a fun paint surface to experiment with patterns and color. Pop on over to the blog Mollymoo for the great tutorial on how to make a flock … Read More ...

How to make a recycled tripod lamp

September 13, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_2111-contrasted-634x1024 I have always had a fondness for lamps and when I worked as a set decorator I think lamps were one of my favorite things on the set to pick out. So I was tickled to see the whole blog … Read More ...

How to make a recycled mason jar cake plate

September 9, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

MasonJarCakePlate3I am always thrilled to see what clever crafters come up with to make pedestal style cake plates. Niki of the blog Home Made Ville has come up with a way to make cake plates with mason jars and votive … Read More ...

How to make recycled glass glowing garden lights

August 20, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-Garden-Lights-_new I love how tenacious the clever crafter behind these beautiful recycled glass garden glowing lamps. She tried (and shared) all her first craft fails before she got to this pretty success! Pop on over to the blog Sow And Dipity … Read More ...

How to make painted rustic style mason jar tea lights

August 13, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Painted-Mason-Jar-Lantern-12-Suburble-531x800 This is a great project for adults and little kids. See how to make rustic style mason jar tea lights over at the blog Suburble. I bet this painting technique would work with all sorts of recycled jars and glasses.… Read More ...

How to paint a spiral striped vase

August 8, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

how_to_paint_a_spiral_vaseIf your style is simple elegance or you are looking to candy stripe a vase for Christmas pop on over to the blog Miss P… for an easy tutorial on how to spiral stripe a vase.… Read More ...

How to make mini corkboards

July 30, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_3152 Over a the blog Trashy Crafter there is colorful tutorial on how to make recycled wood disk cork boards. I love that these are decorative yet functional.… Read More ...

How to make a peace on Earth painted globe

July 25, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

peaceonearthglobe-804x1024 I am so going to make this! Well, first I have to score myself an old globe at the thrift store! Pop on over to the blog Endlessly Inspired to see how to paint words on a globe.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled cork monogram bulletin board

July 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Bulletin-Board-9Making Wine corks bulletin boards has bean one of the classic recycled crafts, but I love how Valery of the blog Simply me kicked it up a notch and formed a letter with the champagne corks in the middle … Read More ...

How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug

June 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

ball-headOK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More ...

How to make a kitty garland out of recycled magazines

June 12, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

final2 I would have to say garlands are the trend for this year (and maybe last year too) and I have made several.  They are a great way to decorate a big space very easily and they lend themselves to words … Read More ...

How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art

June 5, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

junkart_newI never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign

May 31, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

He-is-Risen-Plaque-1-199x300 If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More ...

Classic collage craft

May 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

SAM_0487 This so brought me back to my teenage days. I used to make collages with words from magazines. Back then it mas just collage, now it’s scrapbooking/mixed media/art journaling…there are all sorts of names for it. But hey if too … Read More ...

How to make a recycled scrubs wreath in honor of Nurse’s Week

May 6, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

nurse_scrub_wreath_fabric_laura_miller_artist_livividli Last week I posted my first recycled rubber glove project. Today I think have my first recycled scrubs project. See how to make a recycled scrubs wreath in honor of Nurse’s Week over at the blog Livividli.… Read More ...

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