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How to make a write on/wipe off calendar

July 30, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This a great idea being that our lives are always changing, why shouldn’t our schedule boards? See how to recycle a frame with glass into a changeable calendar over at this post. Not only can you change what you … Read More ...

How to recycle an old clip board into a new stylish one

July 26, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I have a stash of pretty boring oh who am I kidding ugly clip boards that could so use a makeover. Here is a great idea from the blog Crazi Beautiful.

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How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!

July 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More ...

Make floating candles with recycled scraps of candles and egg shells

July 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

How charming are these little floating votives made from recycled candle bits and cast in egg shells. See how to make them over at the blog Inbaliya sent in by Inball.

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How to make a recycled cd and pressed flower mandala

July 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Shanti of the blog Twig and Toadstool sent in this link to a charming project that uses a bit of nature and a bit of high tech and combines them into a lovely project.  She made a whole bunch of … Read More ...

How to recycle cut flowers into a dried Rose Basket

July 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I feel the same way as Mariska does about when fresh cut flowers have past their prime. I don’t want to see them go! She posted a great tutorial on how to keep them around in a really pretty  way. … Read More ...

How to upcycle a plain solar light into a stylish one

July 1, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More ...

How to make a framed crayon initial

June 28, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love how modern this framed crayon initial looks! The clever crafter Carol of the blog Frugal Life Project needed teacher gifts. What’s a crafty gal to do? Think about cool things that other crafters had shared and give it … Read More ...

How to make a fun-ny clock

June 15, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a great tutorial for making this clock with the funnies. Choose any image that your Dad would like and make it for Father’s Day!

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Can you imagine shooting “trash ball” hoops with this fun trash can

June 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Lindsey sent in a link to a project over at the spankin’ new blog Recyclers Anonymous but this one just called to me to share. It is a trash can made out of rings of recycled magazine pages and a … Read More ...

Recycle aprons into curtains

June 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This is such an adorable idea and great for those of you  “no sewers” out there. Grab yourself a couple of aprons and pop them on up over a window for an instant window treatment. Just perfect for a kitchen … Read More ...

A great idea for transforming an old stool with style and comfort

June 8, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at this post at the blog Two Crazy Crafters there is this great idea for crocheting a seat cover to jazz up an old stool. I bet if your a really good shopper but not a good crocheter you … Read More ...

Recycle a CD rack into a fabric display stand

June 6, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Rebecca of the blog This Present Life sent in this great idea for turning a CD rack into a pretty fabric storage and display stand. I love looking at my fabric so this would be a great project for me!… Read More ...

How to make a recycle wood striped frame

June 4, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

As the blog name states- Sawdust and Paper Scraps- this clever crafter is mighty handy with the wood scraps. This is a great idea for using all those little bits of trim and wood that are always left over from … Read More ...

An old broken chair gets a new life as a jewelry holder

May 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Yes this pretty jewelry holder was made from an old chair. Don’t believe me? Pop on over to this post at Today’s Creative Blog to see the original chair and while you are there see a whole bunch of … Read More ...

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