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How to Make Pinwheels with Junk Mail

March 2, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Here’s a great recycled craft to kick off spring with whimsy—How to Make Pinwheels with Junk Mail. Junk mail, as its name implies, tends to go right into the “circle file” as soon as it arrives in my house. Since I put it in a “paper only” can, I can easily pull it out when […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, easy paper crafts, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 6, 2021 by RecipeLion

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fall family fun, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 16, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 2, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY Gift Ideas, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

How to Make Pinwheels with Junk Mail

March 7, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Here’s a great recycled craft to kick off spring with whimsy—How to Make Pinwheels with Junk Mail. Junk mail, as its name implies, tends to go right into the “circle file” as soon as it arrives in my house. Since I put it in a “paper only” can, I can easily pull it out when […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, easy paper crafts, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 8, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fall family fun, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 19, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 1, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY Gift Ideas, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 8, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fall family fun, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 16, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, recycled leather, Stefanie Girard

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