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How to make a vintage flower pin topiary

March 31, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This is the perfect solution to having a collection of something! Why, using it to make it into something else like a fabulous decoration. See how the naughty secretary herself, Jen took her pretty stash of vintage pins and made … Read More ...

How to recycle a boring mat and frame into a fabulous one

March 31, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Mats and frames can be a tad on the dull side so why not use some of those cool distressing and altering techniques to make them just as fabulous as the art that’s in them. That’s just what Valery of … Read More ...

How to make a recycled plastic bottle heart necklace

March 30, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to cut and stamp a recycled plastic bottle into a cute heart pendant. While there you can enter to win a copy of The Complete Photo Guide to … Read More ...

How to recover an umbrella

March 29, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Dianna of the blog Whatever Dee Dee Wants posted an awesome tutorial on how to recover an umbrella! What a great way to make a custom design that coordinates with the rest of your rain gear!… Read More ...

How to recycle Pez dispensers into wall art

March 28, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I just cracked up when I saw this! At first it looks like something classy and old and then you look at it for another second and you realize what its made from. Check out the super tutorial on how … Read More ...

How to make a cute inside tree decoration to hang cute things

March 26, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Creating Really Awesome Free Things (C.R.A.F.T) pretty clever hu? Jamie has whipped up a charming indoor tree made from recycled branches perfect for hanging little things from to display and enjoy. See how to make a … Read More ...

How to make a super easy recycled tie to dress up your dog

March 25, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I’m wondering if this is the next fun trend…ties! last week was a faux St. Patrick’s Day tie for your favorite 2 legged friend and now thanks to Erika of the blog Sew Doggy Style she shared a great tutorial … Read More ...

How to transform a spring purse into a bicycle basket

March 22, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Tina of the blog Sweet Floweret sent in this cute tutorial on how to turn a spring dollar store woven purse into a cute basket for her daughter’s bicycle.… Read More ...

How to recycle a paper towel tube into a vintage style favor pouch

March 21, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Melony has joined the ranks of t he clever crafters who have made the average cardboard bathroom tissue or paper towel cardboard tube into a super cute and useful project. She posted a great tutorial on how to make vintage … Read More ...

How to make a recycled candy wrapper treat pouch

March 18, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Not only is this a fabulous idea, included in the great tutorial is a great NTM (new to me) product iron-on vinyl! Pop on over to Vanessa’s blog Punkin Patterns for her super tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...

How to make primitive apothecary jars with recycled jars

March 17, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

These robin’s egg filled primitive style apothecary jars made from recycle jars just beg spring to come! See this post at the blog A Diamond in the Stuff to see more photos of this set and to see a black … Read More ...

How to make a doll bed out of a fruit crate

March 16, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Not only is this project beyond cute, these photos of this doll bed with its sleeping plushie with commentary is beyond adorable. See the great tutorial on how to make a doll bed out of a fruit crate that Elvira … Read More ...

How to make a recycled insulator hanging light

March 15, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I have a small collection of these just hanging out on a wall in my yard, well with the help of this super tutorial on how to make a hanging light out of glass insulators Michell sent in posted at … Read More ...

How to make a faux St. Patrick’s day tie

March 14, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

I really don’t know which is cuter? The face this little boy is making or the cute shamrock embellished faux tie he is sporting. Pop on over to Sugar Bee Crafts to see the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...

How to make St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Luminaries and folded magazine page pouches

March 13, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Can you believe this pretty little paper pouch is made from a recycled magazine page? Well it is and if you would like to make some too (because who could make just one?) pop on over to Mel Designs for … Read More ...

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