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Champagne corks turn into adorable Kokeshi

March 8, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

These are so cute! I can see making a whole bunch of them in all sorts of colors and maybe even adding rhinestones or little flowers. These adorable little recycled champagne corks painted to make kokeshi were featured at the … Read More ...

Collography: A new word for me and a great technique to try

March 7, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I didn’t know what the word collography meant, but I am so glad I took the time to learn.

It really isn’t complicated, in fact you may have already done it but didn’t know it.

Collography is a printmaking technique … Read More ...

How to use a reusable adhesive to make reverse stamps

March 3, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I have been trying to make “rubber stamps” with 3d printed images and they sort of work. This idea for using a temporary adhesive to make a stamp just might be the ticket to success. I can print out both … Read More ...

How to emboss book covers with 3d printed words

March 1, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Book covers make a great material to emboss. They are thick and are covered with a surface that will stretch just a bit. And with 3d printing all over you can design your own words or images to emboss on … Read More ...

How to make faux vintage typewriter keys

February 28, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Who doesn’t get a kick out of vintage typewriters and their keys? There is just something cool about them. I have 2 rubber stamps of vintage typewriters along with the rubber stamps of the key alphabet. This is a brilliant … Read More ...

Rolodex cards get a new art life

February 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This project has been on my “to try” list for a while. I scored a Rolodex a while back and want to make lots of mini collage art that can be viewed on a spinning wheel. Pop on over to … Read More ...

Old art supplies make great decorating elements on decor

February 22, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Old art supplies can have a great look with bits of colored paint on them and even a simple aged quality. They may not work any more  but they can be used to embellish surfaces. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

Book Review – Upcycling Crafts: Make Something Different And New From Old Items

February 20, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

I just finished reading “Upcycling Crafts: Make Something Different And New From Old Items” and I have to say, it’s a pretty cool book! If you’re like me and love giving old items a new lease on life, … Read More ...

Recycled paper can be made into anything!

February 17, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This is so pretty and kind of ironic. Probably why I love it so much. It kind of reminds me how much I love the Lego typewriter. If you like to make dimensional things with recycled paper or you just … Read More ...

Architectural salvage keeps looking fabulous in new ways

February 16, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

As wood ages it get more interesting. For this reason architectural salvage can be a great material to make new things with. These wood hangers upside down with other bit of recycled wood make great displays for all sorts of … Read More ...

Sign language “love” hand sign perfect for Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love using hand tracings for projects and simply by curling the hand outline you can make the sign language sign for “love”. This Valentine card is made with plastic heated into place but I bet any paper would work. … Read More ...

How to make an easy giant button that makes great sewing room decor

February 10, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love super-sized objects. I don’t know why making tiny things giant is cool but it is. Better yet when you can make a tiny object super-sized with an easy object. Pop on over to one of the master recycled … Read More ...

Quick and easy recycled jewelry display idea

February 5, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I’m not sure there could be an easier way to make a jewelry display. I bet this would be perfect for craft shows as it would be easy to pack up and light to move. Everyone can work with dowels … Read More ...

Fun ways to recycled sewing tape measures

February 2, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Did you know that tape measures can stretch out and thus become not accurate? They can. So if accuracy is super important in your sewing projects why not take your old tape measures and turn them into fun sewing themed … Read More ...

Creative and fun ways to reuse board games and toys

January 31, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Upcycling old electronics can be so fun. I still have my old flip phones and I’ve heard the “kids” think their cool and some are using them. Another fun thing to repurpose are old game boards and game parts. Pop … Read More ...

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