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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 ...

Spring wreath tutorial using leftovers from past projects

May 5, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Tea Rose Home there is a wonderful tutorial for making this lovely spring wreath. It is made using leftovers from her past projects. Love that because I always have extra supplies and samples from past projects. … Read More ...

Recycled soda can coasters

May 3, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I collect unusual soda and drink cans that have cool art on them. This is a great idea to use them while I am drinking my next craft supply! The tutorial is posted over at the blog Diva Schmivas.… Read More ...

Recycled decupage light bulb birds

April 30, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are … Read More ...

Mod curtain made from recycled milk jugs

April 29, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Those Homemade Mama’s made this great curtain from recycled milk jugs! Pop on over to their blog to see the full tutorial. They were inspired by the book Eco Craft. Want to see what I made with milk jugs … Read More ...

An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives

April 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Gingerbread Snowflakes there is a really pretty spin on turning Jars into vases and votives. This cleaver crafter tinted Mod Podge to give her glass jars pretty pastel colors that look like vintage glass.

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How to make a fabric covered recycled record clock

April 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This looks so modern and stylish. Check out the in depth tutorial over at the blog Sew Many Ways… on how to make a modern clock with a bit of fabric and an old record.

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An old metal veggie steamer makes a great base for a burlap flower wreath

April 5, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This is just so charming pop on over to the blog Toteally Posh to see a fab transformation of an old veggie steamer and some burlap into some charming decor.

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How to make recycled wool felted sweater coasters

March 29, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog The Magic Bean there is a wonderful tutorial for making some recycled woven coasters. I love the mix of the wool felted sweaters and quilting cottons. Thanks Colleen for sending in your great project!

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Circuit Boards are recycled into magnificent modern art

March 12, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I love circuit boards and so when I saw what this fab designer from the blog Five Green Acres did with them I wanted to share it with you all! Be sure to check out her total bathroom redo, there … Read More ...

How To Make A Faux Stained Glass Window With Thrifted Glass Plates

March 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

indi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.

There is something rather dangerous about … Read More ...

Recycling little snips of magazines as leaves in wall art

January 19, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_8301 Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a wonderful room makeover. Included in it are these two pieces of art where the petals of the leaves are cut from magazines! Wow is all I have to say, so … Read More ...

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