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An oh so pretty new spin on a classic recycling project-tinted jar votives

April 23, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

Over at the blog Gingerbread Snowflakes there is a really pretty spin on turning Jars into vases and votives. This cleaver crafter tinted Mod Podge to give her glass jars pretty pastel colors that look like vintage glass.

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How To Make A Faux Stained Glass Window With Thrifted Glass Plates

March 9, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

indi of the blog Beyond the Picket Fence sent in this great idea of simply gluing lovely colored glass plates to a window to create a “stained glass” look. So simple yet so pretty.

There is something rather dangerous about … Read More ...

Stemware and plates are recycled into a great cupcake 3-tiered stand

December 29, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

DSCF0811_thumb[10]Check out this fun spin on one of my favorite serving display pieces. At the blog Punky & Me there is a great tutorial so you can make one too!

Looking to purchase cake stands? Check these handmade cake stand … Read More ...

Traditional and some not so traditional ways to recycle a bottle

November 13, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

3722817211_5d5f53695b Over at Boisdale there are some traditional ways to recycle a bottle like glasses, vases and terrariums and then some not so traditional like the one pictured here as a computer accessory.

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Wine Bottle Plant Nannies – Self watering planters

December 20, 2008 by robyn charles

I’ve avoided having house plants as much for my kitties as for my inability to remember to water plants. And all the plant nannies I’ve seen have been ridiculously overpriced. Now, thanks to this great idea, all I have to … Read More ...

The Many Uses For Spaghetti Jars

September 9, 2008 by robyn charles

The one thing I have in spades in my house (besides yarn and scrapbooking items, which don’t count) is spaghetti jars. We eat pasta at least twice a week, and despite my Italian heritage I have yet to learn to … Read More ...

Can Lid Magnets

August 20, 2008 by robyn charles

While some reuse their glass jars, most (myself included) simply recycle the pieces of any tin cans they use. Now, thanks to this great tutorial from Whip Up, you can now use those can lids to make gorgeous magnets … Read More ...

Modern Green Lantern Ring

September 13, 2007 by Alissa

gear_ring1.jpgMarianne Kirby of Once Upon/Reclaimed Whimsy (at Etsy) fashions some unique accessories, including a handful of gorgeous gear rings, which are typically accented with stones or beads. This ring, Gear Ring 5 ($18), is made from a salvaged gear part, … Read More ...

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