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How to spool knit with a recycled toilet paper tube

August 1, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I think everyone at one point or another spool knits, right? And after last year I don’t think any of us will look at a roll of toilet paper the same again. So why not take one of our favorite … Read More ...

How to make glowing cracked wood slices

July 30, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Wood slices are so pretty all by themselves but adding a unique crack in them makes them even better. Adding a colored glowing element makes them modern and magical. Pop on over to the blog Imgur for the great detailed … Read More ...

How to make chunky necklaces with wood beads and copper pipe

June 18, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I love working with items found at the hardware store and copper pipe is just one of the fun and surprisingly easy to work with. It looks great with unfinished wood beads and whatever strikes your fancy. Pop on over … Read More ...

Great idea for using recycled gum blister packaging

June 15, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I have always wanted to figure out a recycled craft to make with pill blister packs but this one using gum blister packs is brilliant, especially for artists of all ages. Pop on over to the blog Balzer Designs to … Read More ...

How to make the easiest light box ever that also has a second great use!

June 8, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

You know how much of a fan of twofers I am. Especially when both uses are for things I need to do a lot! Well, here is a great twofer for you. See how to make the easiest light box… Read More ...

How to drill into pebbles and stones

June 1, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and … Read More ...

How to make a miniature ball of thread

May 14, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

If you crochet washcloths then you know exactly what these tiny items are. I was so surprised to see that you make them using a plastic pony bead. I can’t wait the start making these as I want a … Read More ...

How to make adorable recycled dryer lint dust bunnies

May 3, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

There is not one thing that you can put wiggle eyes on and it turns into something cute or funny or both! I am so glad I a bin of dryer lint ready to go for this project. Hop on … Read More ...

How to make adorable miniature books out of recycled magazines

April 29, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More ...

How to make an easy hanging clip organizer with simple stuff

April 14, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I think I have everything I need to make this easy organizer on hand and boy do I need to as keeping track of my collage elements and stencils can be a challenge. Pop on over to the blog Outta … Read More ...

How to make dragonflies and flowers from maple seeds

March 26, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I love the iridescent quality of dragonfly wings and some things like maple seed happen to be translucent enough to recreate the look of wings and leaves with just the bit of color. Fly on over to the blog Filth … Read More ...

How to make nature Easter egg shaped collages

March 16, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Don’t have craft supplies? No problem. With a just some basic leaves, pebbles or even some beans and herbs from the grocery store you can make these beautiful egg shaped collages perfect to decorate for Easter. Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to make no-sew tp bunnies for Easter

March 12, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I don’t think any of us will look at toilet paper the same way ever again. So why not go crazy and make lots of crafts and decorations with them. These bunnies made with some simple supplies and are no-sew … Read More ...

Great way to memorialize a sentimental tool by casting a door stop

February 23, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

We often keep an object that was owned by someone else but we use a newer object in our daily life. I have two claw hammers that are actually missing one claw so they don’t work for removing nails. This … Read More ...

Recycled spoons make a fun wall decoration with a bit of paint

February 17, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I am all about the collections of things. This idea for painting recycled spoons in all sorts of pretty colors and hanging them in a group is so pretty! I bet you could collage on the spoons too and then … Read More ...

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