Tag Archives: reuse
Muted Tones and Soft Colors
I love working with muted tones and soft colors — they make such elegant designs. I found some double-sided scrapbooking paper in a cardstock weight with a beautiful pattern on one side and a coordinating solid on the other. It … Continue reading
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
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Tagged alumunium foil box, earth day, Gina Tepper, maps, plastic wrap box, recycle, repurpose, reuse, sea glass, shells, twin
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged cheese cloth, ghost, Gina Tepper, halloween, halloween crafts, kids crafts, paper roll crafts, paper towel tubes, recycle, reuse
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Wedding Reception Ideas
I am back on Let’s Talk Live again in DC to show my Elegant Wedding Reception ideas. It’s always fun going to their studio — they give me a lot to time to talk about my projects. Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading
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Tagged bride, gift wrapping, Gina Tepper, groom, kraft bag, Let's Talk Live, reuse, scrapbooking paper, wedding reception
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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
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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
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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
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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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Thanksgiving Napkin Ring
Thanksgiving napkin rings are a great way to add a festive touch to your table. They can be used at a place setting or displayed on the buffet table. Rather than buying napkin rings, I created a more economical version from … Continue reading
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Tagged beads, family crafts, holiday table, kid crafts, leaves, napking rings, paper towel rolls, reuse, Ribbon, thanksgiving
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