A few weeks ago I was on a fast trip, and picked up a new book. Reading on the plane, as we were about to land I realized i didn’t have a bookmark. I hate to bend down the corners … Read More ...
Salvaged Window Frame Mirror
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 ...
Recycled Tights Necklace
I used to be a ballerina, so the idea of tights is one that’s incredibly close to my heart. One of my favorite outfits is a dress and some thick tights – not those flimsy ones you get from Target, … Read More ...
Up-cycled Accordian File Side-Table
In need of a side table but don’t have tons of money to spend? Re-Nest (a perenial favorite of mine) has offered up a tutorial for using accordian files to make this kitchy table your own! If you spray painted … Read More ...
Recycling Crayons
Recycling crayons is one of the easiest things you can do, and will instantly breathe new life into all those half-crayons and bits of crayons all parents know infiltrate every corner of the home. Instructables shows you a great way … Read More ...
Baby ABC Book – The Perfect Shower Project
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 ...
Maternity Jeans Hack
Those of you out there who have had babes can attest to how expensive maternity jeans actually are, and how unflattering most of the styles can be. Thanks to Instructables, now you can make your own the next time you … Read More ...
Scrap Paper Thank You Cards
Bugs and Fishes has some of the best tutorials on the internet, and this one for using up your scrap paper leftovers to make thank you cards is no exception.
I’m actually going to be using this in the coming … Read More ...
Trash Planner!
Yes, we’re almost all the way through January, but some of us (cough*me*cough) still don’t have a planner we love ready and in use! Have no fear, because Apartment Therapy directs us to Green Upgrader for directions on how to … Read More ...
Duct Tape Dress Form
Do you struggle with fitting your sewing items, due to lack of a proper dress form? You could spend hundreds of dollars having one custom-made to your measurements, you could purchase an adjustable dress form, or you could make one … Read More ...
Scrapbook Paper Wall Art
Looking to add unique wall art to your home or office? Grab a decorative punch andcreate some great art. You can use up scrapbook paper shreds, you can use junk mail, you can even use pages from all those dozens … Read More ...
Scrapbook Paper Hearts
Use up some of your unused scrapbook paper (even if it’s just to make room for new paper to join your stash!) by making some great Valentine’s hearts to hang in your house. Another project that’s great to do with … Read More ...
Googly Eye Thumbtacks
Grab some of those old boring thumbtacks you’re using on your bulliten boards, raid your kids’ art supply stash for some googly eyes, and make yourself these adorable personalized tacks! Complete instructions are available over at Zakka Life, and … Read More ...
Make A Plastic Mosaic
Turn your old plastic (credit cards, packaging from toys) into a colorful picture frame or mirror mosaic. What a great way to use up some of that plastic that so often ends up in the garbage, while creating some fabulous … Read More ...
Bottle Cap Trivet
For those of us who drink out beer out of bottles, you tend to end up with caps taking over your trash. (or is that just me?) Now, thanks to My Amphetamines and My Purls I can show you a … Read More ...