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Repurpose vintage t-shirts into spiffy baby duds

June 17, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

kentucky-onsie Oh so cute! Over at Life of Lindsey the mom-to-be is whipping up super cute onesies and baby t-shirts by repurposing adult size vintage t-shirts. This idea is such a great way to reuse a cherished adult shirt that may … Read More ...

Plant Your Flowers the Sustainable Way – Recycled and Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas

March 26, 2009 by robyn charles

Plant Your Flowers the Sustainable Way – Recycled and Eco-Friendly Garden Ideas

Looking to brighten up your space with flowers and do your part for the planet? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or you’re just starting to dabble in gardening, there’s something incredibly satisfying about planting … Read More ...

Salvaged Window Frame Mirror

March 24, 2009 by robyn charles

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One of the items we’ve registered for (I’m getting married in less than a week!) is a few large mirrors. Our home is somewhat small, with windows placed in strange places (it’s over 100 years old), and so we don’t … Read More ...

Dream Swatch Book

March 5, 2009 by robyn charles

i love this idea for a dream swatch book – this one has the dream fragments typed up, but i love the thought of making one of these to leave by the bedside. you’d just need to attach a pen … Read More ...

Baby ABC Book – The Perfect Shower Project

February 4, 2009 by robyn charles

Baby showers have just as many traditions (and games) as wedding showers, but always in short supply are great crafts all guests can participate in. Unless your inner circle is full of super-crafty chicas, some of your baby shower guests … Read More ...

Toy Displays As Decoration

December 22, 2008 by robyn charles

Who thought displaying your collections could be considered crafty? I didn’t, but crafting your space is a very big part of being someone who lives their every day in a crafty way. So displaying your collections (in this case, toy … Read More ...

Recycled Old Paper Maps – Wrap It In Maps!

December 21, 2008 by robyn charles

Looking for an eco-friendly way to wrap your holiday presents? Consider wrapping them in maps! Grab that out-dated atlas or road map out of your car (you know you’ve got three in there) and start tearing out the pages. For … Read More ...

Thrifty Napkins

December 8, 2008 by robyn charles

Have you ever tallied up how much money you spend on items like paper towels, paper napkins and Kleenex in one year? In our house, while we try really hard to recycle and reuse as much as we can, we’re … Read More ...

Recycled Sweater Hat

December 7, 2008 by robyn charles

Grab some sweaters from your local thrift store or even your closet and make some great hats to give away as presents or to donate to a local charity.

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Eco-Friendly Coasters

December 7, 2008 by robyn charles

With “eco-friendly” holding strong as the latest buzzword, those of us that love to make crafts out of recycled materials can rejoice – we’re way ahead of the curve.

Take these coasters featured at Apartment Therapy recently – all are … Read More ...

Upcycled Old Soccer Ball Into A Bag

December 7, 2008 by robyn charles

Have you ever wondered what to do with those old soccer balls from your glory days? Well, here’s proof that you can truly upcycle just about anything! Take one of those worn-out soccer balls and give it a brand-new purpose

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Monogrammed Notecards

November 26, 2008 by robyn charles

I’ve been looking for some great gifts for all the women in my life, but also don’t want to spend hundreds over the holidays. One Bag Nation is participating in a Holidays By Hand blog ring, and this post… Read More ...

Turn Junk Mail Into Art

November 23, 2008 by robyn charles

These gorgeous collages were made using junk mail that comes into all our houses every day. This is such a great idea for holiday presents if you’ve got an artistic streak (which most of us do!) – your friends will … Read More ...

Rrecycled Sweater Sleeve – Wine Cozy

November 9, 2008 by robyn charles

Giving the gift of bottled wine is perfect for attending holiday parties or for keeping on hand for last-minute gifts. But you can personalize the gift just a little bit more with a recycled sweater cozy. Simply felt a sweater … Read More ...

Recycled Wine Cork Cork-Boards

October 23, 2008 by robyn charles

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)

Wine corks give the gift of wine and … Read More ...

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