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"Vintage" Cake Platter

I had two china dinnerware plates stored in my cabinet; I wanted to display them or use them. I made matching cake platters. I used an inexpensive stemware piece, coarse sandpaper, quickset epoxy glue.

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A jar painted with a heart for a stained glass effect.

Craft: 3D Stained Glass Pencil Holder

This is a craft that recycles wrapping paper from Christmas and a glass jar.

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Denim Tuna Can

Craft Project: Denim Tuna Can Change Holder

This is a handy item to use for spare change, car keys, misc. items.

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Milk Carton Basket

Craft Project: Milk Carton Basket

This is a cute little recycled basket made from a milk or juice paper carton.

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Cigars in a Box

Making a Cigar Box Guitar

This is a guide about making a cigar box guitar. Cigar boxes have so many fun and functional uses. You can even make a guitar out of one.

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Handmade Gift Box 1

Craft Project: Recycled Gift Boxes

When you open up a gift, for any occasion, save the box. When you open up a box of food, save the box. You can cut them in half and these boxes can be turned into the most charming little gift boxes for children to give gifts in, or even adults!

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Craft Project: Greeting Card Box Bureau

Want something different that will have people thinking you are so clever or you have lost your mind, one of the two. Try making a miniature bureau from empty greeting card boxes.

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Craft Project: Decorated Storage Boxes

Recycle all types of boxes to make pretty storage boxes for your crafts, keepsakes and precious memories.

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Craft Project: Greeting Card Box Bureau

Craft Project: Greeting Card Box BureauWant something different that will have people thinking you are so clever or you have lost your mind, one of the two. Try making a miniature bureau from empty greeting card boxes.


Craft Project: Decorated Storage Boxes

Craft Project: Decorated Storage BoxesRecycle all types of boxes to make pretty storage boxes for your crafts, keepsakes and precious memories.


Craft Project: Recycled "Quilted" Tin

Craft Project: Recycled This is a "keeper" for miscellaneous items made from an old candy tin. A fruitcake tin or cookie tin can also be used.


Craft Project: Fabric Covered Container

Craft Project: Fabric Covered ContainerA nice addition to match any decor and a great way to save that change. Any size container would work of course, mine happened to be a empty plastic peanut container when the idea hit me. I had a scrap of vintage, Victorian drapery material leftover that I used.