How to REuse Magazines to make a Placemat

completed placemat made from torn pieces of magazine pages

1. Grab a stack of magazines, scissors, modge podge and a 1 inch paint brush. 2. Tear off the front cover and the back cover of a magazine (these are usually a little bit thicker and will be great for your placemat’s foundation). 3. Cut away the ragged edge of the two covers. 4.  Cut…

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How to REuse a CD to make a Coaster

coffee mug sits on a cd that is being used as a coaster

This tutorial is a quick, easy, and super fun one that anyone can join in on. Materials: Old CDs Permanent Markers Instructions: 1. Grab a CD and turn it over to the shiny side that used to play your favorite songs. 2. Take a permanent…

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Giveaway #1 – Upcycled Skirt turned into a Purse

a purse hanging on a doorknob

Say hello to the Skirt Purse.  Here’s the tutorial I did a while back if you’re inspired to make your own. If you’d rather have this one for only the shipping cost, then read on!   Shipping Cost: Within the United States = $10.00 Anywhere…

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Let the Spring Cleaning Begin.

freestuffisfun

I have created a large amount of tutorials for this website.  Sometimes I make more than one version and other times I don’t end up using the items I make.  Instead of having those items sit sadly in a box, I’ve decided to find new…

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Homemade Flea Repellent Spray

a cute dog smiling

If you don’t have carpets and can’t use the suggestion over here, try this easy homemade flea repellent. Ingredients: 2 cups of water 1 lemon Directions: 1. Cut the lemon in half.  Then cut each half into 4 pieces. 2. Place the lemon pieces in…

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How to Make your Own Baby Food

frozen carrots in an ice cube tray

Rice cereal is just the beginning for babies!  They are in for a world of flavor. Here’s how to make your own baby food at home. This particular recipe is for carrots and yields 24 servings, but you can follow the same steps for most…

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Spotlight: The Bra Recyclers

two bras hanging on hangers

The bra is something I have not found many reuses for.  In 2008 I turned several of my used bras into an artwork paying homage to the First Wave Feminists of the late 19th and early 20th century.  I promise to keep on brain-storming to come up…

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