There are some voices from the early blogging days that stay with you, and Jill Smokler’s was one of them.
Jill Smokler, the founder of Scary Mommy, has died at the age of 48 after a more than two-year … Read More ...
Heirloom Keepsake Crafts: Pretty Ways To Upcycle Grandma’s Vintage Teaspoons
If you’ve inherited a mismatched little pile of vintage teaspoons, souvenir spoons, or those sweet old silver-plated tea spoons that used to live in Grandma’s “good drawer,” this is the sort of project collection that makes them feel special again.… Read More ...
How To Make A Recycled Skittles Pouch
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about this Recycled Skittles Pouch project. It takes one of those bright candy wrappers that would normally be tossed in the bin and turns it into a useful little zipper pouch with personality, color, and … Read More ...
25 Clever Things To Make With Sweaters That Shrunk In The Wash
Accidentally shrunk a wool sweater in the wash? Save these clever upcycled sweater craft ideas and turn felted jumpers into mittens, bags, cushions, ornaments, coasters, gifts and cozy home décor.
We have all had that heart-sinking laundry moment. You pull … Read More ...
Book Review: Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating
Let me just start by saying—this book is an absolute dream for anyone who gets a little thrill from dusty corners, vintage finds, and the stories old objects tell. Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating is like walking through … Read More ...
How To Refresh An Old Cracked Ceramic Duck Garden Ornament
Don’t throw away that cracked old garden duck! This easy DIY shows how to clean, repair, repaint, and seal a ceramic garden ornament for a cheerful cottage garden refresh. Perfect for thrifted garden décor, upcycled outdoor crafts, and budget-friendly garden … Read More ...
6 Upcycled Chair Ideas for Quick 4th of July Porch Decor
If you have an old chair hiding in the garage, a wobbly stool in the laundry, or a bench that has been quietly giving up on life beside the shed, this is its moment. A painted patriotic chair is one … Read More ...
Vintage Doily Jar Lanterns: A Pretty Recycled Jar Craft For Weddings, Tables & Cozy Corners
Turn old glass jars, thrifted doilies, lace, burlap and twine into romantic DIY jar lanterns for weddings, table décor, porch styling and handmade gifts. A pretty recycled craft for adults using supplies you may already have.
There is something about … Read More ...
Crafts With Old Bricks: Creative Ways To Upcycle Leftover Bricks
If you have ever finished a garden project, pulled apart an old path, or found a lonely stack of bricks behind the shed, you will know exactly how hard they are to get rid of. They are too heavy to … Read More ...
15 Beautiful Things To Make With Old Book Pages
Before you toss that damaged paperback or falling-apart thrift store novel, save the pages. Old book pages can be turned into wreaths, flowers, tags, garlands, ornaments, cards and all kinds of lovely vintage-style paper crafts.
There is something so charming … Read More ...
40 Recycled Crafts For Adults That Turn Trash Into Treasure
Save these clever recycled crafts for adults and turn jars, tins, bottles, cardboard, fabric scraps and forgotten household bits into beautiful DIY home décor, gifts and garden projects.
There is something wonderfully satisfying about turning something headed for the bin … Read More ...
15 Recycled Golf Ball Crafts For Garden Art, Gifts And Holiday Decorations
If you’ve ever found a forgotten bucket of old golf balls in the garage, shed, or bottom of a sports bag, this is your sign not to throw them away. Golf balls are one of those oddly perfect recycled craft … Read More ...
How To Make A Wasp Nest Decoy Using Recycled Brown Cardboard
If you have ever walked out to enjoy a cup of tea in the garden only to be greeted by a wasp doing angry little laps around your patio, you will understand the appeal of a simple wasp nest decoy.… Read More ...
How to Thrift or Upcycle Crochet Blankets Into Cardigans
There is something a little magical about finding an old crochet blanket at a thrift store and realizing it could become a cardigan instead of sitting folded in a cupboard for another twenty years. If you love cozy fashion, vintage … Read More ...
5 Ways to Upcycle Vintage China into Timeless Home Décor
There’s a special kind of joy in rescuing old china. Those delicate floral teacups, gold-rimmed saucers, and patterned plates carry stories of long-forgotten tea parties and Sunday lunches. Instead of leaving them to collect dust in a cabinet, why not … Read More ...