Only this one is for grown ups. I’ve seen plenty of tutorials on making purses from juice boxes, but they are all geared at the younger crowd. This was is a bit more grown up. A fabulous recycling project with … Read More...
Recycled Cans: Hanging Planters
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read More...
Turn a Trophy into a Cupcake Stand
Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read More...
Recycled Furniture Desk and Shelves
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday! A complete desk and wall of shelves, all made from recycled pieces of furniture. Topped off with a stunning coat of purple paint and this piece really makes a statement. Isabel Quiroga is … Read More...
Coat Hanger Pendant Light
Now here’s a unique idea for a light fixture! Inspired by a similar light in a little shop they visited, this light fixture was created from coat hangers and plastic wire ties. See the how to here — Etsy Greek … Read More...
Wood Shutter Book Holders
Here’s another great way to repurpose old shutters into something new and useful. You probably remember Gail’s shutter magazine rack I featured here. This is a similar idea being used for books in a child’s room. See it over … Read More...
Shutter Side Table
Good Housekeeping has the how to on making the funky side table from old shutters. What a great way to repurpose something old into something new. Check it out at Good Housekeeping — DIY Side Table – How to Build … Read More...
Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack
If you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old … Read More...
Tin Can Utensil Holders
Here’s a fun way to hold your utensils, with recycled cans you’ve used in your kitchen! The DIY Network has several other ideas for fun storage solutions here — Clever Organizers: Can the Clutter : Home Improvement : DIY Network
Toddler Doll Bench
It occurred to me that I haven’t shared anything from Gail’s blog, My Repurposed Life, in quite some time. So I stopped over and one of her most recent projects was this adorable toddler doll bench made from repurposed headboards … Read More...
Thankful Bottles
If you head over to avery&anderson you’ll find this fun and festive tutorial for using empty bottles to create a unique decoration or centerpiece. I love all the different colored bottles and the various textures used or the letters. See … Read More...
Hanging Window Vase
This is a simple project with an impressive look. Even the kids can help make these pretty hanging vases from glass jars. Get the how to over at GardenMama — Hanging Window Vase Tutorial.
Yarn Bowl
This pretty bowl is made up of all those scraps and short pieces of yarn you’ve been collecting. Why not make a lovely bowl? Head over to elisabeth andrée for the yarn bowl how to.
Jean Purse
I’ve seen a lot of purses made from blue jeans, but this is one of the prettier ones. I love the inner fabric and how it contrasts with the denim. You can see it at Artfully Caroline: Stashbusting – Jeans … Read More...
Coiled Wrapper Vase
This is so pretty, I’ve just started seeing these around the net here recently. This particular post does not have a tutorial, but there is a link to one on the post. So head oer to Saved By Love Creations … Read More...
Twine Rope Bowl
This lovely country look can be yours and it’s much easier than you think. Don’t buy one, make one instead. Head over to homework to make a twine rope bowl. (Inspired by Centsational Girl.)
Drum Pendant Lamp Shade
Kim made this totally fun and equally impressive lamp shade using some metal tubing she had lying around. A great recycling project and a fun way to update an old light fixture. Head over to A girl and a glue … Read More...
Framed Starfish Plaques
These awesome starfish plaques look beautiful hanging in this bathroom. You’ll be pretty amazed when you see what she made them from! Check them out over at madigan made: Simple Art for the Beachy Bath: Framed Starfish Plaques.
Accordion Magazine Clock
This fun clock was made by folding up an IKEA catalog accordion style and gluing it to a disk. Fun stuff! See the Accordion-style recycled magazine clock at La Casa de Crafts.
Oven Rack Jewelry Organizer
How fun is this? I never would have thought to use an old oven rack to create a jewelry holder. Brilliant. Head over to Just Sew Sassy to see her oven rack transformation. — Oven Rack to Jewelry Organizer