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How to make a mini tree house

April 15, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

DIY-Toy-Treehouse

Or wouldn’t his make a cute centerpiece that would be just darling filled with tiny cupcakes and cookies? Pop on over to the blog Northstory for the tutorial on how to make a mini treehouse perfect for indoor and outdoor … Read More ...

Giveaway: 50 Ways to Go Green: A Simple Guide to Becoming Eco-Conscious

March 31, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

50 ways to go greenEnter to win 50 Ways to Go Green: A Simple Guide to Becoming Eco-Conscious. Leave a comment in today’s post by April 8, 2015 and you are in the running for this informative deck of cards. Open to U. … Read More ...

How to bleach pine cones

March 20, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

how to bleach pinecones

I had no idea you could bleach pine cones! But what a great way to turn a traditional fall element into a spring accent or focal piece. Pop on over to the  blog Purple Hues and Me for the easy … Read More ...

9 projects featuring antlers

February 3, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

9 antler themed decorating and organizing ideas

There is something so pretty about antlers, I can’t explain it but I think they are so pretty. Over at FaveCrafts they have compiled a list of 9 projects that feature antlers, everything from jewelry and jewelry organizers to … Read More ...

A bunch of ideas on how to make garden privacy

February 2, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-fence

Over at the blog The Garden Grove there is a post that includes a bunch of ways to create privacy in you garden or outdoor living space with recycled items and plants that includes this wall of all different types … Read More ...

How to make a stick heart decoration for Valentine’s Day

January 15, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

stick heart, valentine's day decoration

I bet there is probably nothing that you couldn’t make a heart out of but this stick one is just so darling. It looks like it could be one of those relaxing type projects that you don’t have to be … Read More ...

How to make chestnut center stars and spider webs

October 27, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Chestnut-Spider-Web-Weaving-01This isn’t the final photo of the project Julie sent in to her blog Emma Owl where she features a tutorial on how to make spider webs with chestnuts as the center but I really liked this in progress photo. … Read More ...

How to make rust ink

October 3, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

rusty objects in vingegar to oxidize make ink

I am so excited about the new book The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature by Nick Neddo. This technique for making your own ink with rusty objects and vinegar sounds just like … Read More ...

How to make a recycled book page fall banner

September 15, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

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Book pages are one of my all time favorite recycled paper to work with, especially dictionaries. This fall banner is just the project to make to try to get the feel of fall around my house (Did I mention it’s … Read More ...

How to recycled junk mail and leaf flower art

June 24, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSCN5192-wI’ve posted about recycled paper flowers and crafts with junk mail but today’s project sent in by Elise featured at the blog Grow Creative has another fun element-real leaves with a touch of paint.

Love using natural materials … Read More ...

How to transfer images onto driftwood

November 12, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Image-transfer-bird-art Are you a beachcomber? I am. I generally go for rocks as I don’t tend to find driftwood on my SoCal beaches but I am sure going to keep my eye out for it now. I can’t wait to try … Read More ...

How to make recycled book page glitter leaves

October 8, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

happy-fall-glitter-leaves

Today I have another great project to share with you that not only is super pretty but also uses an innovative technique. Pop on over to the blog Domestically Blissful for the full tutorial on how to make glitter edged … Read More ...

How to make a recycled material butterfly finger puppet

August 6, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

butterfly 065aOver at the blog While Wearing Heels there is a fun tutorial on how to make butterfly finger puppets with some petals and leaves from your garden and a bit of this and that.

Looking for butterfly themed Craft ideas? … Read More ...

How to make a recycled book succulent planter

May 13, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

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Yup! Here is another great idea for using an old book for something new. Over at Punk Projects there is a tutorial on how to turn a book into a planter and some advice on what to plant in it.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf

November 19, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

This is such a pretty leaf and easy to make. Pop on over to the Joyful Stamper blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf.

Love using natural materials found in nature? … Read More ...

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