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30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

July 25, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, … Read More ...

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

July 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

What better way to mark a special occasion than with a little bit of recycled luxury? These Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle earrings are a fabulous way to add a touch of glam to any celebration—and they’re made from upcycled … Read More ...

45 amazing ways to reuse and recycle old playing cards

July 14, 2025 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

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If you’ve got a pile of old playing cards sitting around — maybe they’re from incomplete decks, game nights gone wild, or just worn from use — don’t throw them out! Instead, consider turning those old playing cards into clever … Read More ...

DIY Upcycled Fabric Bowls and Baskets: A Fun and Functional Craft

July 13, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Looking for a creative way to repurpose fabric scraps and create something both beautiful and useful? Barb from Made By Barb has shared a fantastic tutorial on making upcycled fabric bowls and baskets that are perfect for adding a personal … Read More ...

Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

July 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite … Read More ...

Build Big Memories on a Budget: DIY Cubby House Using Recycled Pallets

July 8, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

There’s something special about a cubby house. For kids, it’s more than just a backyard structure—it becomes a pirate ship, a secret hideaway, a miniature home, or a quiet spot to read and imagine. And for parents or grandparents, it’s … Read More ...

DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

July 3, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, … Read More ...

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

June 23, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip … Read More ...

Don’t Toss That Old Fence! Here’s How to Give It a Second Life in the Garden

June 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

When our old fence blew down during the recent cyclone (thanks, nature ), I did what any slightly obsessive DIYer would do—I went straight to Google to find a way to repurpose the whole lot instead of sending it to … Read More ...

DIY Review: Handmade Wooden American Flag – Rustic, Patriotic, and Perfectly Imperfect

June 10, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra special about décor that’s both meaningful and made by hand. That’s exactly what drew me to this gorgeous DIY wooden American flag from Reinvented Delaware. It’s rustic. It’s bold. … Read More ...

Creative Ways to Reuse UNO Cards: Fun Upcycled Crafts to Try

June 2, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Recycled UNO card ideas

If you’ve got an old or incomplete deck of UNO cards lying around, don’t toss them just yet! Whether the cards are bent, missing pieces, or just no longer in rotation for game night, there are plenty of clever ways … Read More ...

25 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Chairs Into Something Beautiful and Useful

May 19, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever … Read More ...

Making Popsicle Stick Playing Cards – Surprisingly Fun and Totally Charming!

May 15, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Okay, I’ll be honest — when I first saw the Popsicle Stick Playing Cards project floating around on Instructables, I wasn’t entirely sold. Popsicle sticks and playing cards? Sounds like a summer camp throwback, right? But curiosity got the best … Read More ...

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

May 8, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video … Read More ...

DIY Upcycled Pants to Apron: A Fun and Easy Project

May 4, 2025 by Shellie Wilson

Got a pair of pants that are too worn out to wear but you just can’t bring yourself to toss them? I found the perfect solution! Barb from Made By Barb has this awesome DIY tutorial that shows you how … Read More ...

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