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Cloth grocery and tote bags get jazzed up

June 22, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

img_5186_edited-1 Over at Karin’s blog, Artful Crafts she has a great tutorial on how to jazz up those rather blah cloth grocery bags. This was particularly interesting to me because I go to a ton of trade shows and end up … Read More ...

Wallpaper is not just for walls- old tins get in on the action

June 18, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

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I love to recycle wallpaper from discontinued wallpaper sample books and Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club has posted a great project that not only re-purposes wallpaper but old tins. It’s a recycling twofer! When you’re over there checkin’ out … Read More ...

Computer Keyboard Earrings

May 31, 2009 by Shellie Wilson


Make your own Computer Keyboard Earrings with this free DIY recycled jewelry tutorial… Read More ...

Recycling Vinyl Blinds As Plant Tags

April 5, 2009 by robyn charles

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Now that we’re married (yay!) we’re starting to get back to home improvements. One of the big ones on my list is getting rid of all the crappy vinyl blinds we’ve got. And since I want to grow some veggies, … Read More ...

Paint Chip Greeting Cards

March 30, 2009 by robyn charles

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Many people know of my love for paint chips. Partly because we’re repainting the entire house, I’ve been known to make notebooks out of paint chips in my past.

But this idea for using those paint chips to make some … Read More ...

Cat Tower Toy

March 29, 2009 by robyn charles

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Okay, so I “might” have four cats. Don’t judge me. And they might have way too many toys they don’t play with, toys I pick up at Target or other various big box stores, filled with plastic and costing me … Read More ...

Make Your Own Trash Planner

March 28, 2009 by robyn charles

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Just because it’s not the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get a new planner. And you definitely don’t have to go out and buy one. Head to your recycle bin and sit down … Read More ...

One-Of-A-Kind Clips

March 27, 2009 by robyn charles

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Do you want to have some great one-of-a-kind clips to hang up everything from artwork to great art prints? You can even use these outside when you hang up your laundry, give it some pretty and some flair! Betz White … Read More ...

Paint Chip Bookmarks

March 25, 2009 by robyn charles

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A few weeks ago I was on a fast trip, and picked up a new book. Reading on the plane, as we were about to land I realized i didn’t have a bookmark. I hate to bend down the corners … Read More ...

Salvaged Window Frame Mirror

March 24, 2009 by robyn charles

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One of the items we’ve registered for (I’m getting married in less than a week!) is a few large mirrors. Our home is somewhat small, with windows placed in strange places (it’s over 100 years old), and so we don’t … Read More ...

Recycled Tights Necklace

March 23, 2009 by robyn charles

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I used to be a ballerina, so the idea of tights is one that’s incredibly close to my heart. One of my favorite outfits is a dress and some thick tights – not those flimsy ones you get from Target, … Read More ...

Up-cycled Accordian File Side-Table

March 6, 2009 by robyn charles

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In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own!  If you spray painted … Read More ...

Recycling Crayons

March 1, 2009 by robyn charles

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Recycling crayons is one of the easiest things you can do, and will instantly breathe new life into all those half-crayons and bits of crayons all parents know infiltrate every corner of the home. Instructables shows you a great way … Read More ...

Baby ABC Book – The Perfect Shower Project

February 4, 2009 by robyn charles

Baby showers have just as many traditions (and games) as wedding showers, but always in short supply are great crafts all guests can participate in. Unless your inner circle is full of super-crafty chicas, some of your baby shower guests … Read More ...

Maternity Jeans Hack

February 4, 2009 by robyn charles

Those of you out there who have had babes can attest to how expensive maternity jeans actually are, and how unflattering most of the styles can be. Thanks to Instructables, now you can make your own the next time you … Read More ...

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