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How to make a rock mat

August 7, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

rockmatNot a rock lobster. Anyone who get’s this joke, take a bow:) Do you collect rocks when out on walks or from vacations? I do. I currently keep them in jars and plastic bags. This idea for using them to … Read More ...

How to make a recycled jar lid caterpillar

July 10, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Bottle-Top-Caterpillars-08 Now this project is just perfect for summer time crafting with the little kids but really a crafter or any age could have a fun time with it. Pop on over to the link Julie sent in to the blog … Read More ...

3 fun recycled jar projects

July 7, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

image001 We all have jars and I bet if you read this blog you keep them to use to make pretty projects. Pop on over to The Country Woman Magazine’s web site for a tutorial on how to make photo frames … Read More ...

Recycled jar Father’s Day gift

June 6, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

a jar of hearts father's day craft This just melts my heart. What dad wouldn’t want to get a jar filled with cute and loving messages for dad to read from their kiddos. Pop on over to the link Lisa sent in to the blog Cucicucicoo for … Read More ...

How to make a decorative plastic bag holder

May 5, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Picture 13Plastic bags can overrun your house. Try as we might to bring fabric bags to stores when we shop inevitably we end up with some plastic ones and we keep them for trash or other uses. Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to make fingerprint flowers and decorated vases

April 11, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Spring-Textured-Jars1 I love using nature’s own “rubber stamp” aka the fingerprint to make a craft and then make coordinated vases to display the project. Pop on over to this link that Amanda sent in to her blog Crafts By Amanda on … Read More ...

Dr. Seuss gift jar filled with bookmarks

April 7, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

dr seuss gift in a jar for teachers-004It’s kind of cool when you give a gift that then the person has gifts to hand out to others. Kind of a pay it forward thing. That is just what was sent in by Angie. Pop on over to … Read More ...

How to beautifully decorate a mason jar

March 3, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Mason-Jar-Completed Now this project is specifically turning a mason jar into a counter top composter but the techniques the crafter used to decorate this jar could be used for all sorts of projects. Pop on over to blog Black and White … Read More ...

How to make a tree branch jewelry holder

January 21, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_6807 It’s fun to bring a bit of outdoors in and especially when it can serve a purpose. Pop on over to the blog Curly Made for the tutorial on how to turn a few branches and a jar lid into … Read More ...

How to make a recycled jar lid candy shaped box

January 2, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

How-to-Make-a-Jar-Lid-Candy I love gift boxes that look like different things and especially when they are made out of recycled elements. The other part of this project is another of my faves-Washi Tape! Pop on over to the blog About Family Crafts … Read More ...

How to make a snowman in a jar playdough kit

December 31, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

snowman playdough kitI am starting to think that snowmen are this year’s theme. Here is another super cute snowman craft project perfect for kid gifts. Pop on over to blog The Connections We Share for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...

Last minute easy Halloween decoration-Mummy Jars and illuminated monster lights

October 30, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Mummy-Jars-1024x847If you’ve got some tape, jars and wiggly eyes you too can have some fun Mummy Jar decorations. Pop on over to the blog While He Was Napping  for the easy tutorial on how to make Halloween Mummy Jar decorations… Read More ...

How to make a recycled canning jar lid pumpkin

September 29, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

cannning-jar-lid-pumpkinThis made me smile because it is sooooo simple! Pop on over to Sherri’s blog About Family Crafts to read her full tutorial on how to make a recycled canning jar lid pumpkin (that you could also add a face … Read More ...

How to make a recycled mason jar cake plate

September 9, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

MasonJarCakePlate3I am always thrilled to see what clever crafters come up with to make pedestal style cake plates. Niki of the blog Home Made Ville has come up with a way to make cake plates with mason jars and votive … Read More ...

How to decorate recycled jars

August 27, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

P8110062 copy Boy the ways you crafters keep coming up with ways to decorate jars. I know we all have them and so it does make sense that you recyclers get your craft on with them. Pop on over to the blog … Read More ...

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