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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 ...

Recycling Wedding Invitations

October 21, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 21, 2008 by robyn charles

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 Recycled Baby Food Jars

October 17, 2008 by robyn charles

 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

October 11, 2008 by robyn charles

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

October 9, 2008 by robyn charles

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!

October 7, 2008 by robyn charles

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 Old Sweaters For New Uses

October 6, 2008 by robyn charles

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!

September 23, 2008 by robyn charles

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!

September 22, 2008 by robyn charles

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

September 9, 2008 by robyn charles

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 ...

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