Creative upcycle and downcycle ideas
In asking around for some great ideas for making crafts out of recycled items, one of my peeps over at Homespun Helpers gave me a link to this great idea she had. When your scented candles get down to their last vestiges, instead of tossing the whole thing thinking it’s done for, simply turn those candles into drawer fresheners! Head to Heather’s blog for the full details!
I love vintage matchbooks and their graphics, they are such a cool little bit of history. Even the concept of a matchbook is dated as there isn’t smoking in public places. So repurposing the packaging format to hold all sorts of tiny things is such a great idea. Pop on over to the blog Reading My Tea Leaves to see all sorts of things you can package in a matchbook and how to make them.
Drawer fresheners is a great idea except…when the temperature gets hot, they do get soft and will leave spots in your drawers and get on your clothes. Does this sound like the voice of experience? I do put them in the ash tray of my car. On a hot day when you open the car door, it smells great.