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How to upcycle old napkin rings into fab new ones for Thanksgiving and Christmas

November 11, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

We all have them, boring or out of style napkin rings. why not get dig them out and give them a face lift using the fun idea Carol sent in featured on her blog on how to upcycle old napkin … Read More ...

How to make a “gift of green goodies”

September 26, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

If you are a crafter and love all sorts of embellishments why not try this as a gift to a fellow crafter or anyone who likes to gift wrap green? Mel of Mel Designs has put together a gift box … Read More ...

How to make a christmas tree from recycled pants

August 10, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Now this has got to be one of the most extreme transformations I have seen in a while! And with it never too soon to start your Christmas card crafting here is a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...

How to make a fabric covered recycled milk carton organizer

July 15, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Talk about an amazing tutorial! Mel of the blog All Wrapped Up posted not only great step-by-step photos she has drafted up a schematic! But if that wasn’t enough she shared a new word, at least for me, “cartonnage” a … Read More ...

How to make a recycled lampshade hair bow holder

March 3, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

This great idea sent in by Rebecca of the blog Happy Baby Designs for recycling a lampshade into a cute way to store, display and organize hair bows. See her great tutorial on how to make a recycled lampshade hair … Read More ...

How to make soda can embossed and colored ornaments

December 24, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Jenny sent in this cute tutorial posted at Craft Test Dummies for some cute ornaments made from soda (or other……hehe) cans. Holiday cheer, kind of like having your cake and eating it too.… Read More ...

Recycle wood chunks into your favorite holiday word

December 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Recaptured Charm the clever crafter Lisa made word blogs from some old wood scraps and a bit of paint and paper. Check out her cute words at this post.… Read More ...

How to make a recycled soda can Christmas card

December 22, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Jennifer sent in this great tutorial she posted at her blog Ferrellgraph-x on how to make a recycled soda can Christmas card. See how she did it at this post at Ferrellgraph-x.… Read More ...

How to make a foil pie tin rosette topiary centerpiece

December 21, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

As Jeromina wrote over at her blog Paper Plate and Plane, this is a “diva on a dime” pretty project. For all those who love working in metallic this decoration made from foil pie tin rosettes is beautiful! See how … Read More ...

How to make a paper tube snowflake

December 20, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

These are just so pretty and they come from such humble beginnings. See the great tutorial for making paper towel or bathroom tissue tube snowflake ornaments that Ashley sent in featured on her blog Chasing Fireflies.

Check out this … Read More ...

How to make a recycled Crown Royal Bag Christmas Stocking

December 17, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

I bet that title grabbed your attention! Yes, I have another recycled craft project that involves first having a cocktail. Well, at least someone you know partakes in a bit of libation and now a craft project, this time a … Read More ...

How to make a recycled holiday card garland

December 15, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This fun recycled holiday card garland was spotted by the Lesson Plan Editor, Kristen and she forwarded it to me.Thanks Kristen. Pop on over to the blog Bobbie’s Art for the easy tutorial!… Read More ...

Peg Doll Nativity

December 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This is just too cute! See close up pictures of this nativity scene that Bobbie of the Blog Clumsy Crafter made with scraps of fabric and peg dolls. She also has a tutorial her for how to paint them.… Read More ...

How to sew scrap paper Christmas trees and snowmen ornaments

December 14, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This is a great way to take scraps of paper, cards or paint chips and turn them into charming Christmas tree and snowmen ornaments just with a few snips and stitches. Pop on over to the blog Elsie Marley for … Read More ...

How to make a Tree Advent Calender

December 10, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

This is so simple and pretty! Check out this wonderful Tree Advent Calender made from……I bet you can’t guess????? OK, I’ll tell you, paint chip samples! Thanks Melissa for designing this super project and sharing it with us on your … Read More ...

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