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How to make bloodshot eyes in flowers

August 14, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

It may be a quick and easy project to pop some fake eyeballs into the center of flowers to make a spooky Halloween decoration but this project kicks it up the spooky notch by making the eyeballs bloodshot. Pop on … Read More ...

How to make art drip blobs

July 8, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...

How to make mid mod recycled vases

May 20, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

These are so cool! I bet once you start making them you come up with your own patterns and looks depending on what size bottle bases you use and the colors you paint them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make colorful scrappy fabric tassels

December 8, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

These scrap fabric tassels could be just the project you make this year to add to your holiday decor. It could also be fun to make these out of old clothes? Pop on over to the Therm-o-Web site for the … Read More ...

A bounty of acorn crafts to celebrate with through the Christmas Holidays

November 23, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Is this not the most adorable little squirrel made with acorns? I mean, acorns are cute all by themselves but then to transform them into something as cute as a squirrel? I call that a perfect recycled craft. Over at … Read More ...

Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor

October 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...

Great tutorial on how to make a concrete pumpkin

September 11, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love working with concrete. It is affordable, easy and it lasts. Qualities that are great for outside seasonal decorations. Pop on over to the blog Bungalow 47 for the very detailed tutorial on how to make concrete pumpkins … Read More ...

Easy way to hang a picture that’s easy to swap out

July 10, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I like to swap out the things I look at a lot….and I mean a lot! So finding ways to simply pop in a picture or a page from a magazine or my latest collage is always on my mind. … Read More ...

OMG – amazing egg carton modern art

April 4, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OMG! Is this cool or what!!! I love big modern art and I bet this would be easy to make. This recycled egg carton wall art in multi colors is featured at the blog Bohemialife. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Old art supplies make great decorating elements on decor

February 22, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Old art supplies can have a great look with bits of colored paint on them and even a simple aged quality. They may not work any more  but they can be used to embellish surfaces. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Recycled sweaters make great art or canvases to make fiber art on

January 23, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

We all know that embroidery looks great on fabric and clothing but why not kick it up in scale and use sweaters as your “canvas” to make sweater art. It can be as simple as finding a sweater that already … Read More ...

Who knew you could make a cool coffee table from recycled wine bottles?

December 24, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Wow! These are so cool! I bet these would be a cool way to make risers for buffet displays. What a great way to use recycled wine bottles and scrap wood. Pop on over to the blog Eat well 101 … Read More ...

How to make recycled cake pan display shelves

December 23, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

If redecorating is on your New Year’s Resolution list why not try making some modern round display shelves out of your cake pans when you are cleaning out your kitchen? I know I have a stash of these. Pop on … Read More ...

Easy upside down Christmas tree and more fun ideas

December 22, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This is the perfect combination of nature and sparkle! If you like this combo too or other unusual ways to make Christmas trees to decorate for the holidays pop on over to the blog Family Handyman for a great collection … Read More ...

How to make modern style Christmas trees out of recycled sweaters

December 8, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

When you’re pulling out your sweaters this season and you find some that you aren’t going put back in your wardrobe don’t throw them away. You can transform them into a forest of Christmas trees perfect to decorate for Christmas. … Read More ...

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