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Recycle a brown paper bag into a decorated Father’s Day gift bag

June 6, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

SimpleFather'sDayGiftBagkidsprojectIf you have a little one and are looking for an easy way to help them “wrap” their Father’s day present why not let them go to town and decorate a standard brown paper bag. Pop on over to the … Read More ...

How to make recycled cupboard door mixed media art

June 5, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

junkart_newI never thought about old cupboard doors as a base to make art but Shelly of the blog Sow and Dipity did! See how she recycled cupboard doors into some cool art and mixed media decorations.… Read More ...

How to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow

June 4, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

6a0120a64e32be970c01901b7c94e5970b-800wiI could see getting totally addicted to making these little scrap fabric embellishments. Pop on over to Mel Designs for the full tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric embellished pillow.… Read More ...

How to upcycle a pair of shoes with decoupaged paper napkins

June 3, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

P1060872Over at the blog Make it Easy Crafts there is a great tutorial on how to turn a plain pair of shoes into to floral covered shoes by decoupaging floral paper napkins.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign

May 31, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

He-is-Risen-Plaque-1-199x300 If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More ...

Paper Pups: 35 Free Printable Dog Templates to Cut & Fold (2025 Update)

May 29, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Paper pups patternsPaper Pups: 35 Dogs to Copy, Cut & Fold by Hiroshi Hayakawa is one of those books that you can simple sit back and enjoy the experience of making something, kind of like paint by numbers. 

Paper crafting just got … Read More ...

How to recover a baby wipe box

May 28, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Case-V4-600px Why shouldn’t everything have your personal touch and be pretty? Check out this tutorial on how to cover a baby wipe box featured at the blog Haberdashery Fun.… Read More ...

How to make recycled plastic lid sailboats

May 27, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

sailboatcraft These are just darling! I can see totally making these little plastic lid boats just to put in my “faux pond” (also known as my fire pit I fill with water) in the summer. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

How to make recycled paper tube polka dot lights

May 26, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

8701315867_97efac71f5 I am continually amazed at what you clever crafters keep coming up with to make out of recycle paper tubes. Check out the awesome tutorial over at the blog Just Crafty Enough on how to make these great polka dot … Read More ...

How to make sandpaper art and win a copy of Art Lab for Little Kids

May 22, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

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Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you a link to Craftside where there is a fun tutorial on how to make art on sandpaper and then it can be used to make a t-shirt transfer. Not only do … Read More ...

How to restyle an old doll house

May 21, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

100_5762 I never thought about turning a cutesy doll house into a monster house but over at the blog Christina Fancy Pants that’s just what there is a fun tutorial and lots of great close up shots.… Read More ...

How to make a life size magnetic robot

May 17, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_0715-001 Even though this is meant to be for a cute little kid I could see making one for myself! Pop on over to the blog Fun at Home With The Kids for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...

How to make a recycled wood and spoon rack

May 16, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_0613 Over at the blog Ali & Amy’s Salute to Cute there is a darling and in depth tutorial on how to make this charred wood and spoon hanger.… Read More ...

How to make a dyed recycled wool felted sweater fascinator

May 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Fly Away FacinatorOver at Cre8time.org there is a tutorial on how to make a dyed recycled wool felted sweater fascinator that your very own Recycled Editor (me) designed for them! While you’re there join the movement to make time to create 8 … Read More ...

Classic collage craft

May 14, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

SAM_0487 This so brought me back to my teenage days. I used to make collages with words from magazines. Back then it mas just collage, now it’s scrapbooking/mixed media/art journaling…there are all sorts of names for it. But hey if too … Read More ...

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