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30 great “May the 4th be with you” Star Wars crafts

April 27, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Do you celebrate “May the 4th be With You”? I haven’t in the past as I would call myself a casual Star Wars fan. I like the movies and I believe the first Star Wars movie might have been my … Read More ...

How to make recycled dryer sheet sachets

April 25, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

dryer sheet sachet 001I don’t recall posting a project that was created with a recycled dryer sheet before but that is just what this darling lavender sachet is made from. With Mother’s day coming up I was on the look out for a … Read More ...

Earth Day recycled file folder earth garland

April 22, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Sizzix die cut earth day garland

I wanted to make an Earth Day decoration this year and what better icon is there than the earth and Sizzix makes a great Globe Earth die perfect to cut multiples for a garland held together with paper clips which … Read More ...

How to make a retro purse shaped clock

April 15, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-PurseNow this is something you don’t see every day! What a cute idea to combine the look of a vintage style purse and recycled clock. Pop on over to the link Morena sent in to her blog Morena’s Corner where … Read More ...

How to upcycle a bicycle basket

April 14, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

DSC_9958I recently got a bike from a neighbor who was moving away and it came with a basket just like this one. I like this idea for using different colored yarns to embellish it. What a great way to coordinate … Read More ...

How to make State shape art with cardboard box projector DIY

April 13, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

state art with diy projector

This project is so pretty and bold. State shapes are a great way to decorate (yah I know I just rhymed 🙂

And this post also is my favorite kind as it also includes a tutorial on how to make … Read More ...

How to make a rainbow button necklace

April 8, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

rainbow2-1I bet this rainbow button necklace would make a fun Earth Day craft or for Mom for Mother’s Day? Pop on over to the blog Little World’s Big Adventures for the tutorial on how to make a rainbow button necklace… Read More ...

How to make a color block craft table and accessories

April 1, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Having a work table that inspires creativity can be as fun as it is pretty. This color blocked table is made with Oly Fun Fabric Squares and recycled plexiglass, plywood, and as you can see a stack of recycled books … Read More ...

How to make a Toilet Paper tube smart phone holder

March 31, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giggle….this is too darn cute! I bet this would make a fun group craft for young and old. What a great way to feature some of your favorite washi tapes that we all are collecting too!

Petro has found the … 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 ...

How to make color-tinted skeleton leaves

March 28, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Skeleton-Leaves-14These are really pretty. While it is clear they are real leaves they look like they are clear plastic or like a jellyfish? Head over to the blog The Kreative Life for the excellent step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...

How to make embroidery hoop suncatchers

March 25, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

How-to-Make-a-Tissue-Paper-Suncatcher-in-an-Embroidery-Hoop-FrameWhat I like about this project is that you can reuse the embroidery hoop with new art to swap out for each holiday. Say now it would be fun to fill the hoop with bunnies, chicks and Easter eggs. Pop … Read More ...

100 color mixing challenge

March 24, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

100 color challenge

Absolutely stunning, right? I couldn’t help but fall in love with this vibrant idea the moment I saw it. It’s called the 100 Color Mixing Challenge, and it’s not only visually captivating but also a fabulous way to learn … Read More ...

How to make recycled Easter egg flower pots

March 22, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

Plastic-Easter-eggs-pots-4 Could this be any simpler or cuter? All this took was to simply glue the plastic Easter eggs together in the opposite direction. Hop on over to the blog Made With Happy to see the easy tutorial on how to … Read More ...

How to make cute pom pom birds and more springtime

March 21, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

birds-nest_bgmmigSunday was the first day of spring which is a great reminder to think about crafts based on the birds and the bees and all that good stuff. Pop on over to the blog She Knows for the tutorial on … Read More ...

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