Monthly Archives: June 2010

How should I upcycle a Men’s Coat?

How should I upcycle a Men’s Coat?

Husbands grow up so fast don’t they? Well, my wonderful hubby has grown out of a suit jacket and I am so very excited to use it for something awesome! I have been pondering and researching what to do for a couple of months now and still haven’t made up my mind. So, help...

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Ten ways to Reuse a 2 Liter Bottle.

Ten ways to Reuse a 2 Liter Bottle.

Plastic Bottle Elephant! courtesy of http://declubz.com/ Here are a few plastic bottle statistics via Earth911.com: About 80% of the plastic bottles that are bought in the United States go UNrecycled and end up in our landfills. When just one plastic bottle is recycled enough energy is conserved to light a 60-wat light bulb. Making...

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How to Turn an Old Tshirt into a New Tank Top.

How to Turn an Old Tshirt into a New Tank Top.

Does anyone else out there suffer from armpit stains?  Well, you are not alone.  I have always been a “sweaty, stinky girl” as my mother likes to say.  It is totally true.  But, hey, I wear deodorant, so the stink part stays in check pretty well.  The sweat part is where the armpit stains...

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How to have an Eco Friendly Father’s Day Celebration.

How to have an Eco Friendly Father’s Day Celebration.

I love my Dad. I would not be in the perfect place I am right now if not for his never ending love and support. Thanks Dad! And thanks to all the Dad’s out there taking care of their families. Here are a few ideas for How to have an Eco Friendly Father’s Day...

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How to Upcycle an old Zipper Jacket to a New Doggie Coat.

How to Upcycle an old Zipper Jacket to a New Doggie Coat.

My husband and I like to go camping as often as possible. We take our puppy Neko with us whenever we can. It is crazy how cold one can get when you only have a bit of nylon and synthetic material separating him/her from the elements. This is especially true for a short haired...

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Help me name a T-shirt!

Help me name a T-shirt!

Hi folks, I am posting a quick note to let you know I am looking for a name for one of my new t-shirt designs. Please visit http://upcycledunlimited.com to see the details. Here’s the shirt! The winner will receive a FREE tshirt with this design on it!

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How to Make a Shirt on the Run.

How to Make a Shirt on the Run.

So, last week I posted a tutorial on How to Reuse Material to Screenprint a Tshirt. This week I would like to show a faster alternative for those days, nights, parties, etc. when you need a shirt on the run. My friend and I ran a half marathon together and wanted some awesome shirts...

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Homemade Hairspray

I figured out how to make a super easy hairspray recipe and wanted to share it with you. Not only is it cheap, it smells refreshing too. Ingredients: 1 lemon 1 orange 3 cups of hot water Directions: 1. Chop your fruit and place them in a pot. 2. Cover the chopped fruit with...

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My new Twitter friend, BPGlobalPR

The news of the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill seems to get worse and worse everyday. I was extremely taken aback when I was watched this video. How does a country/company that is so technologically advanced not improve their disaster relief in 30 years? It is terrifying how identical the clean up tactics...

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