Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More ... “A whole bunch of great recycled and repurposed sewing tips”
Can you ever really have too much storage or be too organized? Yah, I didn’t think so. This idea for taking 3 colanders and hanging them vertically is both pretty and a big space saver. pop on over to Rachael … Read More ... “3 colanders make great storage”
If you like to customize and decorate everything in your world this easy way to dress up your scissors is a project I bet you will love! As you can see I have a lot of scissors. They all do … Read More ... “Embellish your scissors with shamrock buttons for St Patrick’s Day”
Upcycling containers with lettering letting you know what’s inside is a great project. It can be tricky to get the letters on but this tip for applying vinyl lettering with this material I’m sure you have on hand will make … Read More ... “Great tip on applying vinyl lettering”
I often spot these metal serving frames at the thrift store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that still had its’ dish with it thought. That’s what makes this spice rack project so perfect. They look so pretty! Pop … Read More ... “Recycled metal dish holder spice rack”
Making your message boards cute as well as functional makes a home pretty and organized at the same time.
Spectrum Noir makes these great pre-cut heart stacks with pretty images on them in gold and silver ready to color with … Read More ... “Watercolor hearts message board”
If you like to organize your dinner plans and let the family know what’s on the menu this recycled baking sheet menu board could be just the project you need to make. I don’t plan my meals but this looks … Read More ... “Recycled cookie sheet magnetic menu board”
At first these organizers simply look like neat and tidy organizers we see all the time, but when I looked at the tutorial it is really an “AH HA” moment of efficiency. Pop on over to the link Alicia sent … Read More ... “Easy way to make pretty organizers with a box and lid”
I am always on the lookout for fun ways to temporarily display art or inspiration for projects and this cute way for repurposing yard sticks will fit right into my creative decor. Pop on over to the blog Prayers & … Read More ... “Easy way to make recycled yard stick art display”
The “Back to School” theme I think works for anyone even if you don’t go back to school in the Fall. It symbolizes a fresh start, like New Year’s Eve.
Over at the blog Positively Splendid there is a great … Read More ... “35 Back to School ideas”
I love when a project is pretty even if it isn’t being used for a practical purpose but when it can do both that is a really great design. Over at Awwe, Sam there is a great tutorial on how … Read More ... “How to make flair corkboards”
I am sure we all struggle with staying organized and trying to make our lives more productive. I come up with ideas and I write them down but going back to the list and sketches in my various sketch books … Read More ... “15 great planner and Journal ideas to make and print”
Michelle sent in the link to her blog A Crafty Mix where she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a picnic caddy out of recycled materials. The straps are from an old purse which really gives this … Read More ... “How to make a recycled picnic caddy”
Giggle….this is too darn cute! I bet this would make a fun group craft for young and old. What a great way to feature some of your favorite washi tape that we all are collecting too? Pop on over to … Read More ... “How to make a tp tube smart phone holder”
When I spotted this idea to create a New Year’s Eve time capsule I thought it would also be a great way to combine cleaning up and crafting. When gathering up all the Christmas cards and other things around the
… Read More ... “How to make a New Year’s Eve Time capsule”