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

May 19, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Mason jars (with inserts) make great organizers

May 29, 2024 by Stefanie Girard

I had no idea they made “frog” inserts for mason jars. These are wire grids that are used in flower arranging. I have some stand-alones that you put in vases but I had no idea they made them special for … Read More ...

Recycled bracelet display and great tip for upcycling candlesticks

November 21, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This is an awesome tutorial but what is really great is the recycled item that is used to attach the top part to the candle stick. This connector piece could be used for all sorts of projects that involve using … Read More ...

Jewelry display or funky Christmas tree or……

November 20, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This easy project could be used for so many things! In this case for bottle and wire configuration is a beautiful jewelry display perfect for holiday sale booths. But simply switch up the wire lengths and you could make a … Read More ...

So many fun ways to get organized!

November 9, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Can you really be too organized? Yah, right like that could ever happen. But if you can make it fun it just might be a bit better. And better yet organizing in an eco and recycled way with stuff you … Read More ...

Literal trash is transformed into useful and pretty decor

October 12, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

OK this is positively got to be one of the best uses for something that would normally be thrown away. Paint lids, yes paint lids make great dots of color on a wall and better yet they are magnetic so … Read More ...

How to make gorgeous mini bowls out of shells

August 31, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This tutorial for decupaging oyster shells is features decorative tissue paper napkins but I want to try it with scrap fabric which I like to work with when embellishing dimensional surfaces. Pop on over to the blog Crafting On The … Read More ...

Legos can help you organize and charge your devices

March 13, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

Legos aren’t just for kiddo playtime. They can be used for all sorts of useful and creative things. This is just such an example.

I love little Lego people so why not give them a purpose and have them hold … Read More ...

Quick and easy recycled jewelry display idea

February 5, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I’m not sure there could be an easier way to make a jewelry display. I bet this would be perfect for craft shows as it would be easy to pack up and light to move. Everyone can work with dowels … Read More ...

Pretty and clever ways to organize and display your yarn stash

November 30, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Just after I look at my big coffee containers and not come up with any reason to keep them so in the recycle bin they go…I spot this fun way to turn them on their side and use them to … Read More ...

Wire trash bins make modern storage with just a little help from a bit of plastic

September 22, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

This is such a fun and easy to make storage and display project. No tools required to make this recycled trash bin toy storage simply a few zip ties. Love working with zip ties? Pop on over ot the blog … Read More ...

How to make a fun 3 enamel cup display and organizer

July 20, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I love the look of tin camping cups but in this age of microwaves I rarely use metal. These idea for transforming tin cups into a storage organizing display is a fabulous use for the pretty metal cups. Pop on … Read More ...

How to Make Tiny Screw-Top Containers from Recycled Bottles

February 5, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Ever looked at a plastic bottle cap and thought, “This could totally be something useful?” Well, you’re right! With just a couple of old plastic bottles and a bit of glue, you can turn trash into tiny treasure containers.

These … Read More ...

Great way to recycled drink carriers into safe storage for your precious ornaments

December 30, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

These things can stack up like you can’t imagine. Well, now here’s a way to use that great feature in a new way that keeps them out of the landfill. Pop on over to the blog Sew Many Ways… to … Read More ...

How to paint recycled jars into Kawaii rainbow cuteness

December 29, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Right now I can’t think of a better project than one that contains smiling faces. Am I right? And it doesn’t get any cuter than Kawaii. Take that stash of mason jars you’ve been saving for a craft project…I know … Read More ...

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