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How to make a recycled tin can windsock

August 5, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More ...

How to make recycled chip bag bike handle streamers

July 28, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Oh does this project bring me back! I loved my streamers that adorned my bike handles. Thanks so much to Emma of the blog Craft Couple for sending in this link to her great tutorial on how to make recycled … Read More ...

A fun recycled cd mandala

July 27, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Here is a link to the blog Mar de Sonhos, a blog that is in English and Portuguese that features this interesting recycled cd mandala. I can tell you how cool it is that crafts don’t have a language … Read More ...

How to recycle an old chair into a ladder or trellis

July 22, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Homeroad there is a great idea on how to turn an old chair into a ladder that makes a great trellis. While there check out Susan’ s great collection of gates that include this “junk” … Read More ...

How to make cute birdies with recycled plastic fruit

July 19, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t these little birdies just make you smile? Want to make a set for yourself to keep you grinning all day? Check out the fab tutorial on how to make recycled plastic fruit birdies over at Maureen’s post at her … Read More ...

How to make a recycled grapevine and shirting fabric wreath

July 18, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This grapevine wreath embellished with little bows of shirting fabric looks so fresh and fun! See the tutorial Alix posted at her blog Mamaka Mills on how to recycle a grape vine wreath into a fresh new one with shirting … Read More ...

How to make a recycled board sign with easy crackle finish

July 17, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Chic n’ Joy there is a tutorial on how to make a crackle finish sign. What’s great about this tutorial is there is nothing really particular you need for it, pretty much everything can be … Read More ...

How to make a recycled paint chip family tree….with a swing!

July 14, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Now I know this recycled family tree is mostly made up of paint chips but the best part is the swing! I mean really, shouldn’t every family tree have a swing??? Pop on over to Laura’s blog Smallgood Hearth for … Read More ...

Combine art and old book pages to make fun collages

July 13, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog EkoDeko there is a wonderful idea for combining art and pages from books into cute cards. While this blog is in another language the tutorial photos are fabulous and easy to see how the clever crafter … Read More ...

How to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls

July 12, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog CAMIC designs there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled jar lid and thread spool drawer pulls. I think these are just  so colorful and I love how big they are. I could … Read More ...

How to make scrap yarn art or how to paint with yarn

July 7, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

For a scrap yarn saver like me this is a great idea for using leftover yarn ends to make art. See the great tutorial on how to paint with yarn Leah posted at her blog Zombies Wearing Helmets.… Read More ...

Recycled cardboard makes great giant party decorations

July 5, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I love the fact this the clever Mom of the blog Pam’s Party and Practical Tips makes things B I G!!!! Check out her post where she shares all sorts of her giant party decorations that are all made from … Read More ...

How to make plastic bottle flower blooms

July 4, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Daniella created these plastic flowers so that she could have some weather proof decorations, she calls them “Manchester Blooms”. Pop on over to her blog Rubbish Revamped for the how to make plastic bottle flowers tutorial she posted.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled window chalkboard

June 27, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This may look like a traditional chalkboard conversion but there is a fun twist to it. The clever crafter of the blog Downtime. Upcycle incorporated “windows” in her chalkboard that she could then use as little frames to showcase art. … Read More ...

How to make a recycled earring display organizer

June 26, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I love using my collections as decorations and that’s one of the bonuses to this project. I love the old style metal hanger Dom used to make this recycled earring display organizer see how at the tutorial featured at the … Read More ...

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