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How to make tree art with a recycled bicycle rim

October 28, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

tree-of-life-pinterest This is just beautiful! I would call it art. But either way if you would like to make a tree of life with the most darling little swing out of a recycled bicycle rim scoot on over to the link … Read More ...

Spooktacular recycled book art – Now with DIY Version

October 24, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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I love this book art. I think it is ironic as we look at books and it is looking back at us. It is part of a great post over at Green Chair Press blog that features all sorts of … Read More ...

A whole bunch of ways to alter a photo of yourself for art journaling

September 16, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

vol5-e1446075713737-768x1024Over at the blog Rukristin: Feminist Scrapbooker (can I just say I love this name!!!) Vanessa has created a whole bunch of art pages that start out with a photo of herself and then she uses all sorts of art … Read More ...

How to create easy postcard frames

September 7, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Frame postcards with painted Ikea frames

I have a box of Art Doll Postcards that I wanted to display with Halloween just around the corner. They aren’t in traditional Halloween colors but totally “on-theme”.

So I thought I’d paint some old Ikea plain frames. Well, they … Read More ...

“Like A Boss” Recycled book art

August 15, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Have you played the game adding “Like A Boss” after everything you do? Try it, it’s fun!

Doing my homework…like a boss.

Walking the dog…like a boss.

Returning emails…like a boss 🙂

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Spell out this fun inspirational phrase using recycled
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40 amazing pieces of book art

August 4, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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If you are a fan of recycling, upcycling and using books to make art this post at Hongkait that features an amazing collection of designs made with books. Book pages offer so much possibilities and the artist featured have really … Read More ...

How to paint a can and make a vase

June 24, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

AluminiumCanVase06Paint can transform recycled elements like nothing else and trying out new techniques can be so fun when, if it doesn’t work out you didn’t mess up something expensive. Pop on over to the link Anna sent in to the … Read More ...

Make recycled material window shades

June 17, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_1622 I am always on the look out for fun and unique ways to make window treatments. This colorful on is made with recycled telephone wire (one of my favorite recycled materials) and ribbon. Pop on over to the Eric Carle … Read More ...

The art of Dinny Pocock

June 10, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

20151030 The art of Dinny Pocock is positively darling! The way she combines the most adorable needle felted animals with recycled and vintage sewing machines, books and spools of thread is so moving. Pop on over to her blog to be … Read More ...

Amazing recycled shovel giant pinecones

June 3, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

shovel pinecones Is this not AMAZING?!? When I spotted these I wasn’t quite sure if I was looking at an altered photo or what I was seeing. But these are giant pinecones made from recycled shovels. They are the work of Patrick … Read More ...

Embroidery on iron covers

May 18, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Screen Shot 2016-05-18 at 11.46.41 AM I recently posted cross stitch on a strainer and today I have another beautiful embroidery piece, this time on the iron plate covers. And if this is intriguing to you pop on over to The Gallery of Contemporary Textile Artists … Read More ...

Recycled lace mushrooms

May 16, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_4879zz Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More ...

How to paint water droplets

March 30, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

WaterDroplets2I bet as a fan of recycled crafts part of the way you recycle things is to paint them. I bet it would be fun to paint a surface with faux water droplets for a trompe l’oeil effect. Over at … Read More ...

How to paint fireworks

March 29, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Fireworks-painting-activity-great-new-years-or-other-celebrations-activity I have posted quite a number of projects that are made with cardboard tubes but this art project uses them as a “paint brush”. I think they make a great print. Pop on over to the blog Learning for Kids … Read More ...

Featured Recycled Artist- Danielle Clough

March 8, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

RACKET-POPPY-more-space What a fun and pretty idea to embroider on a recycled tennis racket. Fiber Artist Danielle Clough has created a whole collection of floral art on this unusual surface. Pop on over to her site to see more of her … Read More ...

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