I love reusing items from your everyday world. This Wine corks board is made using corks from your wine parties, showcasing your love of a fine glass of merlot. (source)
… Read More ...Recycling Wedding Invitations
Thanks to reader Melissa, I now have a great idea for reusing all those leftover invites I’ll have, both from the test invites we’ve ordered and the ones we’ll have from addressing them all. What a great way to … Read More ...
Envelope Books
From Martha Stewart’s Daily Orgainizing tip e-mail, this is a great way to reuse all those envelopes that come filled with holiday goodness during the Christmas season. Turn them into an envelope book, and store some of your treasures … Read More ...
Crafty Uses For Baby Food Jars
If you are like my father, who has saved baby food jars for TWENTY YEARS in order to make sure they’re reused and don’t go to waste, then this post from Re Nest is perfect for you. Offering up some … Read More ...
Upcycled Vintage Bag
I love it when readers send me suggestions, although I’m not always the best at getting them posted right away. So when I finally get around to going through my e-mail (like I’m doing today) it’s nice to be able … Read More ...
Paint Chip Notebooks
I’m a huge fan of using paint chips to make notebooks, although I’ve always made mine with spiral binding. If you can’t get your hands on a spiral binding machine, this wonderful tutorial from Whimsy Girl shows you how, armed … Read More ...
Make A Book Of Scraps!
Most of us have some piles of scrap paper laying around. Some can be an understatement for me, but you know what I mean. If you’re looking for a way to use up some of that paper and give yourself … Read More ...
Thrifting Sweaters For New Uses
Between the holidays coming up, crafting for charity and loved ones all year, and the economy here in America consistently on a downturn lately (or does it just feel like it?), I’ve been looking for unique ways to up-cycle found … Read More ...
Steel Wool Sharpens Your Pins!
If you’re someone who sews a lot, you might notice your straight pins will get a bit dull after repeated use. Instead of tossing them in the trash, make yourself a pin cushion with steel wool in it. This steel … Read More ...
Sorry For The Long Absence!
Hey there all! Sorry I’ve been offline forever and a day … I got engaged last Wednesday and sort of fell into an engagement hole of sorts. But I’m back online now, and have some great reader-inspired links to share!… Read More ...
The Many Uses For Spaghetti Jars
The one thing I have in spades in my house (besides yarn and scrapbooking items, which don’t count) is spaghetti jars. We eat pasta at least twice a week, and despite my Italian heritage I have yet to learn to … Read More ...
Great Recycled Ideas From Myles Of Style
I’m a total DIY Network addict, and the show Myles Of Style is no exception. Her design ideas are amazing, and she consistently works in great crafts using everyday items. Apartment Therapy has been featuring some of her better ideas, … Read More ...
Sponges Find New Life As Water Balloon Stand-Ins!
(image from Betz White)
With summer quickly winding to a close in some parts of the world, and about to start in others, water balloon fights are on the minds of almost every kid I know! Instead of wasting … Read More ...
Teacup Candles
Featured on Apartment Therapy, teacup candles are a great idea for anyone who not only loves to collect unique items but loves to have a candle burning in their house at all times.
But don’t think you need to … Read More ...
Reupholstering Furniture
Rather than get a new couch when you’re tired of your old couch’s pattern, you might consider reupholstering it! Apartment Therapy features this great mid-century modern couch that’s gotten a face lift with some new fabric and potentially some added … Read More ...