Monthly Archives: September 2010

How to Reuse a Cardigan to make a Neck Warmer.

How to Reuse a Cardigan to make a Neck Warmer.

I have an old cardigan sweater that is down to having only one button left.  The color is fantastic and it is so soft and cozy that I knew I had to do something to make it new again.  I decided to make a neck warmer!  If you have an old cardigan that needs...

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Homemade Banana Bread.

Homemade Banana Bread.

My husband and I are total snackers.  I usually get the crave at around 3pm or 4pm.  He is usually starving right when he walks through the door after work.  So, each week I try to make a homemade snack to control our crazy cravings.  It is fun, healthier and a whole heck of...

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How to Reuse a Tshirt to Make a Toddler’s Summer Dress.

How to Reuse a Tshirt to Make a Toddler’s Summer Dress.

Although summertime ended yesterday I want to keep the warm thoughts alive!  I decided that I would make a summer time outfit out of an old tshirt.  As you may already know, I am a sweaty girl. I spend time trying to find clever ways to reuse tshirts that I just can’t wear anymore. ...

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Cover for a Cheap Couch – Part Two

Cover for a Cheap Couch – Part Two

A while back I wrote a short note in hopes to inspire myself to do something with my cheap looking couch. First steps first. I drew my couch and took detailed measurements.  I have made mistakes with fabric lengths in the past, so I wanted to make sure I measured correctly.  It became more...

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Fantastic Finds Friday: Amazing Transformations

Fantastic Finds Friday:  Amazing Transformations

I have always been a fan of Before and After photos.  They are so inspiring and give me a ton of ideas for when I have some space in my house to work with.  My list of upcycling projects is growing quickly. Here are some awesome Tranformation upcycling posts I found this week. The...

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Looking for Plan B.

Looking for Plan B.

So, apparently I am allergic to Tom’s Deodarent.  You might remember that I am trying to find a deodarent to start using that has little to no harmful chemicals.  I had a bad reaction the couple of times that I tried Tom’s so I had to stop using it.  I have been searching for...

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How to Reuse 3 old items to make new Wall Art.

How to Reuse 3 old items to make new Wall Art.

This is a three-in-one creative reuse-a-pa-looza! I was staring at the clock in my kitchen the other day and realized that it was lonely. I wanted to make it some friends to hang out with, but didn’t really know what I could add to a kitchen wall that would fit with the room. This...

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