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Tag Archives: recycle
Repurposed Aluminum Foil Box

April 22 is Earth Day this year so I thought I would share some of my reuse projects to show how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and also my favorite…Repurpose. As many of you may already know about my style … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping, Recycle
Tagged alumunium foil box, earth day, Gina Tepper, maps, plastic wrap box, recycle, repurpose, reuse, sea glass, shells, twin
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Yard Marker Serving Tray

One of my signature design styles is to create themed serving platters for parties. I love coming up with new and unexpected ideas to suit each event. I think displaying food in a decorative way makes a great conversation piece … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Food, Recycle
Tagged first down tray, football, football decorations, football party, Gina Tepper, NFL, recycle, shoebox, themed food trays, yard marker
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Pillow Boxes

I love to find interesting and inexpensive ways to wrap gifts. There are so many items that can be found around the house to use to create unique gift wrap. Reused paper towel, wrapping paper tubes and even toilet paper … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged Christmas, gifts. small gifts, Gina Tepper, holidays, paper towel rolls, Pillow boxes, recycle, reuse, toilet paper rolls, wrapping paper rolls
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Shopping Bag Wrap

This trendy design is inexpensive to create and the cinnamon gives the gift a nice holiday scent. Now that Thanksgiving is over it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. While you are still feasting on your turkey leftovers, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged cinnamon sticks, eco friendly, gift wrap, Gina Tepper, pine cones, raffia, recycle, reuse, shopping bags
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Paper Towel Roll Ghost

This ghost display is sure to chill your home as either a table centerpiece or a decorative accent. I used household items that I already had on-hand to create this fun Halloween craft. This is an easy project that would … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Recycle
Tagged cheese cloth, ghost, Gina Tepper, halloween, halloween crafts, kids crafts, paper roll crafts, paper towel tubes, recycle, reuse
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4th of July Party Decorations and Crafts
I visited Channel 8 in Washington DC to demonstrate how to easily create inexpensive and festive 4th of July decorations. I like to use household items and easily accessible materials found at your local craft store. These projects can be … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Food, Recycle
Tagged 4th of July, favors, fireworks, fourth of july, Gina Tepper, recycle, red white and blue, scrapbooking paper, strawberries, washington monumnet
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Fireworks Bottle Design

Here is a whimsical bottle design perfect for New Year’s Eve. Whether you are going to toast the new year with Champagne or sparkling cider, this bottle of bubbly is sure to be a great conversation piece and add a … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Recycle
Tagged bottle crafts, champagne bottle, decorative bottle design, Gina Tepper, New Year's Eve, recycle, reuse, sparkling cider bottle
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Create a Time Capsule

This New Year’s Eve, start a new family tradition and make a time capsule. Create a list that includes current events in your life, favorite things, your state of mind, goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. Gather photos and … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping, Recycle
Tagged disco ball ornament, Gina Tepper, New Year's Eve, new years tradition, recycle, reuse, Time Capsule, wrapping with news paper
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Extra Button and Yarn Gift Wrap

Use those extra buttons you have laying around the house to create a fun, whimsical gift wrap design. I wrapped the gift in double-layered crinkled tissue, threaded the buttons onto textured yarn and wrapped the yarn around the box in … Continue reading
Posted in Everything, Gift Wrapping, Recycle
Tagged button gift wrap, button yarn gift wrap, buttons, extra buttons, extra yarn, gift wrapping on a budget, Gina Tepper, holiday gift wrap, kids gift wrap, recycle, reuse, yarn, yarn gift wrap
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Wailing Ghost

This ghost display is sure to chill your home as either a table centerpiece or a decorative accent. I used household items to create this Halloween craft. Click here to see how I created this design Recommend on Facebook Share … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Recycle
Tagged cheese cloth, ghost, Gina Tepper, halloween, mirror, paper towel tubes, recycle, reuse
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