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Make a miniature postcard from a recycled photo

May 28, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I am soooooo doing this! I send out snail mail using collections of vintage postage I get at Stamp Shows. I love making a collage of them to add up to 55 cents and decorating the envelope. I even have … Read More ...

How to fold an easy treat bag

May 20, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

This folded treat bag is featured using scrapbook paper but I bet it would work with all sorts of recycled papers. Pop on over to the blog Cosmo Cricket for the step by step tutorial on how to fold an … Read More ...

How to make a recycled self watering planter

May 19, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

As a fan of sets of things this collection of multi colored self watering planters is as pretty as it is functional. I am currently propagating ivy and this would be so much more attractive than my current set up. … Read More ...

PDF patterns for you to transform paper and cardboard waste into beautiful 3D sculptures

May 17, 2019 by Larissa Coleman

These 3D patterns are great to make your own paper / cardboard sculptures. It could be an animal trophy to hang on your wall, a paper lampshade, an object to put on your desk or even a mask for Halloween.… Read More ...

How to make colored pencil hair block heads

May 15, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I’ve seen pencil holders made from recycled wood blocks but putting silly faces on the blocks thus transforming the colored pencils into a “hairdo” is beyond cute. Pop on over to Mer Mag Blog for the tutorial on how to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled cardboard marble run

May 7, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

This is another of my favorite twofers. A project the kiddos will have fun making then playing with.

Pop on over to the blog Frugal Fun 4 Boys for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard marble run… Read More ...

Upcycle books with your own stamped quotes

April 30, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

This recycled book project really has unlimited possibilities. Over at the blog Junque to Jewels there is a tutorial on how to stamp on recycled books and stack them to make your favorite quote or sentiment. Not a stamper? … Read More ...

How to make recycled paper coil beads

April 28, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

 

Generally when you say coiled paper beads you think of the ones you see showing the flat side of the paper and are more like a tube or elliptical shaped but these coiled paper beads you see the folded … Read More ...

How to make cardboard cacti

April 25, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

I have been playing around with organic oval shapes in my paintings and when I spotted these cardboard cacti made out of oval-ish shapes I thought I could paint the shapes all funky colors and make silly cacti. Maybe even … Read More ...

Paint the Earth for Earth Day

April 22, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Happy Earth Day! Let’s face it if you are reading this you celebrate Earth Day every day like I do. This unusual “tool” for painting a abstract modern Earth looks like it would be a great way to make cards … Read More ...

Twine Wrapped Easter Egg Holder Upcycle DIY

April 15, 2019 by Larissa Coleman

Do you like zen projects that can take a bit of time but are relaxing? Then I bet you will like this this great way to recycle those cheap plastic eggs you see at Easter time! Twine wrapped plastic eggs … Read More ...

How To Stop Mason Jar Lids From Rusting

April 4, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

This is just a great tip- using a plastic lid from a peanut butter jar with a mason jar when storing in the freezer to prevent rust. As we all try to reduce our single use containers- storage in pretty … Read More ...

How to make a recycled denim pocket Easter bunny

April 2, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

What a great spin on an Easter basket….bunny. It is amazing how many projects you can make with recycled denim and the pockets. Hop on over to the blog Salvage sister and mister for the step by step tutorial and … Read More ...

How to make an upcycled Spring Easter bunny decoration

March 31, 2019 by Larissa Coleman

The cutest thing about this spring bunny is the way his head wobbles when you touch it. He’s made from scraps I had lying around. I even made the spring from old garden wire. The bunny is a lovely simple … Read More ...

How to make a recycled Plastic Egg Carton Wreath

March 28, 2019 by Larissa Coleman

Don’t toss those clear plastic egg cartons, you can remove the cups and make a darling fresh as spring wreath. Pop on over to Whimziville for the step by step tutorial on how to make a recycled plastic egg carton … Read More ...

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