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 ...
Lengthen A Kid’s Shirt
Those with kids know that they usually grow out of their clothes, rather than wear them out. But with many of us on a budget more so than ever, running out to the store to buy new clothes every few … 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 ...
Upcycling Junk Into Jewelry
Hippyshopper offers some great links and ideas for upcycling your junk into some unique jewelry!Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft… Read More ...
Phone Book Desk Organizer
Now that most of us are finding much of our information online, the phone book is becoming obsolete. In my home, we haven’t used one in several years, despite the fact that they keep showing up on our porch once … Read More ...
Five Minute Notebook
Grab some papers that are about to head to the recycle bin and whip up a few of these Five Minute Notebooks. I wish I’d have seen these a month ago – I’d have added them to the list … Read More ...
Milk Carton Coin Purse
For those who still carry around a ton of change (I’m one of you!), make yourself a great coin purse using an old milk carton! Be sure to rinse out first, though.… Read More ...
Tea Light Holder
A Little Hut has tons of great recycling projects available. One of the most recent is this great candle holder idea!… Read More ...
Christy’s Craft Challenge Deadline!
There’s just about one week left before signups close on Christy’s Craft Challenge. I’m participating, and I’m hoping to see a few of you show up in the Flickr pool with me! If you’ve signed up, comment … Read More ...
Easter Rattle Snake
After the egg hunt is over, unless you save those plastic things year after year, you’re going to have a metric ton of empty eggs left in a pile. Once the candy is out (and most likely eaten), rather than … Read More ...
Juice Box IPhone Case
For those of you lucky enough to have an IPhone, consider making a more unique case for it than the typical (read: overpriced and not at all unique!) cases you can buy in stores. Randomly Ross has a great Flickr-based … Read More ...
Two Weeks ‘Til My Wedding!
Popping in really fast on a Sunday to let you all know that posting may be a little strange for the next two to three weeks. With my wedding coming up at the end of the month (YAY!) I’m trying … Read More ...
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More ...
Reclaimed Fabric Bags
Gorgeous fabric bags (like the one pictured above) are for sale through Lynx Designs. Each one is unique, made from reclaimed fabric sourced locally in Andalucia, Spain, and for every bag sold a donation is made to help save the … Read More ...
Recycled Soda Can Mirror
This amazing piece of art was made using recycled soda cans. The frame measures 12×12, so I can’t even imagine the hours it took to piece together those pieces of aluminum in a manner that was both artistic and appealing!… Read More ...