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How to make amazing colorful recycled plastic bottle earrings

April 11, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I bet no on e will guess that these earrings are made from a recycled plastic bottle until you tell them. They are so pretty and look high-end to me. Pop on over to the blog Happy Family Art for … Read More ...

Candy wrappers get a new life as bright and bold jewelry

February 5, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

Candy and other packaging can have fun graphics and type. Why not use it to make bold and colorful jewelry. This technique for pouring resin in rings is pretty cool. I can’t wait to try it. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Altoid tins make great bases for mini shrines and alters

January 29, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

I seem to have an endless supply of tiny little things. I mostly pop them on a shelf and then occasionally clean the shelf off and everything ends up in a box. So this idea for making mini shrines or … Read More ...

How to make a “sweet and spicy” recycled locket

January 3, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

It so fun when you can find a new use for something that is totally unexpected. That is just the case with this adorable little locket project. I did give you a clue in the title. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Super unexpected recycled material used to make faux rock jewelry hearts

January 2, 2025 by Stefanie Girard

Happy New Year! Now, time to start making Valentine goodies that you will love to give to everyone that rock! I have so many new things to try but this one is moving up the list as it is easy … Read More ...

All sorts of fun ideas for recycling Christmas cards and wrapping paper

December 23, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I hope you all have a fabulous holiday, whatever you celebrate! After all the celebrating is over why not take all those pretty cards and paper and use them to craft up fun things for New Years and next holiday … Read More ...

How to make adorable fabric earrings perfect for gift giving

December 13, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

This one is new to me. I can’t say as I have thought of making earrings with fabric but these earrings especially the middle pair are beyond cute! Pop on over to the blog at Spoonflower for the tutorial on … Read More ...

Oodles of fun and funky recycled CD projects

September 1, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I bet if you looked hard enough you could find a random cd or 2 lurking in your home or work office. I know I could. Pop on over to the blog Moms and Crafters for just oodles of recycled … Read More ...

How to make your own chunky chain necklace

December 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I am loving my chunky chain necklaces… mostly just a few links mixed with other small chain but this idea for making my own is fabulous! I am so excited that I can add words to the links too! Pop … Read More ...

Stitch up a fiber cuff with a recycled plastic bottle base

November 29, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This stitching on a plastic bottle is a great way to make a fiber cuff bracelet…kind of like making your own mesh for cross stitch. Use as many or few holes and the design possibilities are endless. Pop on over … Read More ...

Recycled plastic bottles never looked so cool

November 28, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This project that uses both paper and plastic looks so classy. I kind of want to try it with many layers. This paper and plastic recycled water bottle bracelet is part of a great collection of recycled plastic bottle projects … Read More ...

A bit of pink yarn and recycled plastic transform into a Barbie -tastic necklace craft

July 27, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This pink and orange necklace sure makes a statement and is so easy to make! I bet it would look great in all sorts of color combinations but this one is Barbie -tastic! Pop on over to the blog Pink … Read More ...

How to make a marble pattern in recycled plastic for jewelry making and more!

July 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love the fact that I keep learning new ways to work with recycled materials. It seems endless! So today I learned that you can marblize recycled #2 plastic. Pop on over to Instructables to read the verry detailed step … Read More ...

Negative film strips make great modern style earrings

May 19, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I’ve seen some great projects that use the whole negative film strip but I’ve never seen a project that just uses the side edges. These are so delicate and look so cool! Pop on over to the blog The Refab … Read More ...

Recycled jewelry retro Christmas trees make the perfect holiday decor

October 17, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

If you are into retro decor, especially during the holidays why not add one of these amazing recycled jewelry Christmas trees to your collection? These Recycled jewelry Christmas tree decorations are made by Etsy Seller Lovelies By Leela. She … Read More ...

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