How to Reuse it Creatively » Fantastic Finds http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com Get your weekly dose of creative reuse tips, tutorials, and inspiration! Wed, 16 May 2012 21:46:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Fantastic Finds: Green http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-finds-green/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-finds-green/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:30:24 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=2700 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, I’d like to share my favorite GREEN finds. Thanks to everyone out there who loves the color green and being green as much as I do!

a 7 layer green cake for st pattys day a wreath made from green buttons a lime green shaggy purse sits on a white draped background auroras northern lights nails painted with a green gorilla egg shells full of green onions a green circle necklace plastic shamrocks made from split peas irish cream push pops shoes decorated with a st patricks day shoes funny cat wearing a green avocado hat photograph of a broccoli salad

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-finds-green/feed/ 0 My New Favorite Eco Fashion Blogs http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-eco-fashion-blogs/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-eco-fashion-blogs/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:13:42 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=2624 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I have been looking around for some inspiration and connection as I develop my 2012 Upcycled Unlimited Purse Collection. I wanted to share my latest Eco Fashion Blog/Website discoveries.  I can’t wait to find more and more and more!  Share suggestions if you have them.  Thanks!

ecofabulous banner image

banner image for ecosalon blog

logo for haute nature website

DESIGN FOR MANKIND 

ECO-CHICK

MAGNIFECO

eco fashion book cover

 

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/favorite-eco-fashion-blogs/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds: Ruffles http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ruffles/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ruffles/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:44:14 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=1760 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I am not the greatest at keeping up with the trends, but I will say I have noticed a great deal of blog posts and websites dedicating tutorials and space to ruffles.  I have no problem with this because I love ruffles.  I have a ruffled dress and a ruffled skirt on my things to do list that seems to continuously grow on a daily basis.  Anyway, back to ruffles.

I thought I would share my fun and fantastic finds that involve the lovelyness that is ruffles:

kojodesigns gives us a funky ruffled pillow!

a yellow ruffled pillow sits on a wooden chair

Midwest Magnolia shows us how to fancy up an everyday towel.

a green ruffle sewn to a white towel

As if baby girls aren’t already cute enough, imagine adding ruffles!  Homestitched will show you how.

a baby girl wears a white ruffle skirt

Add ruffles into your home decor with WhipperBerry’s Spring Wreath

a colorful ruffled wreath hangs on a door

Here is another ruffled pillow kojodesigns!

a white pillow with two circle shaped ruffles sits on a bed

Why not add a little ruffle flair to your tshirt?  Thanks Bromeliad!

gray drapery added to the collar of a tank top

If I missed any, do let me know!

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ruffles/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Fridays- Sunshine http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:01:44 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=1747 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I am in love with the sun.  I love the way it feels when it hits my face.  I love when it sneaks through my bedroom window in the morning to say hello.  I love when it sets down at night and gives off hints of red, purple and pink just so I have something to look at out my window.  This week I wanted to share some sunshine with you all.  So, behold!  Stuff that inspires me that I am making the grand assumption was inspired by the sun and its shine.

yellow flower broick made with a yellow shirt material and small pearls

flowers created from egg cartons

hat made from a reused sweater

a yellow long pillow sits on top of a white cushioned bench

1.  kojodesigns

2.  Intimate Weddings

3.  shannon makes stuff

4. versus

 

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Friday: Amazing Transformations http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/how-to-upcycle-everything/wine-bottle/fantastic-finds-friday-amazing-transformations/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/how-to-upcycle-everything/wine-bottle/fantastic-finds-friday-amazing-transformations/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:44:34 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=1140 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> 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 first is such wonderful work by Infarrantly Creative.  An old tube television and its cabinet into a new blue shelving unit.  The craftsmanship is amazing.

Before

After

So cool!

How about a new way to use an old quilt that is full of sentimental value?  Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made has posted a beautiful tutorial on how to turn a piece of quilt fabric into a necklace.  I love the idea of having something with so many memories around your neck and so close to your heart.

There are a great deal of tutorials for upcycling Altoids which makes me happy.  I think my favorite is the mini tool box.  It is just so cute!  This awesome idea comes from AlphaMom.

Design Sponge has a whole section on their blog dedicated to Before & After projects.  I love what they did with light fixtures!  Check out this after shot.  They turned them into new and super unique flower vases.

Before                                After!!!

Speaking of lights, here’s a beautiful way to upcycle wine bottles.  Thanks to Green Your Decor for posting this image!

So, check around your home, you may have some old tired befores that would make excellent AFTERS!

Send photos my way if you want to share your Before and After stories! Send them to info (at) how to reuse it creatively. com

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/how-to-upcycle-everything/wine-bottle/fantastic-finds-friday-amazing-transformations/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Friday – Ice Cream, potato chips, and soup cans. http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ice-cream-potato-chips-and-soup-cans/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ice-cream-potato-chips-and-soup-cans/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:09:17 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=1093 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>

Make your own Ice Cream Pops! Oh my gosh, these look so VERY delicious.  The hardest part will be waiting for the ice cream to firm up around the stick.

MMMM….and then there’s Maple Ice Cream! with candied walnuts.

How about reusing some potato chip bags to make a book cover?

If Audrey Hepburn were a dog (thanks automatism!)

Tamar Hogendorff makes some really cool stuff.  It feels natural and cartoonish at the same time.  How is that possible?

Save your large tin cans and reuse them as overhead lights!  Check out ReadyMade and get inspired.

Happy Friday!  Enjoy the weekend.  I will be catching up on laundry and hopefully sewing some new purses and things.

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-friday-ice-cream-potato-chips-and-soup-cans/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Fridays: Upcycled Skirts. http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-skirts/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-skirts/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:18:47 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=986 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>

As far as I am concerned, summer = skirts.  I love wearing skirts.  Especially soft, cuddly and poofy skirts.  Since I am teaching myself to sew upcycled clothing, I wanted to check out my predecessors on the Internet.  Skirts seem to be one of the most popular type of clothing to upcycle, so I found some great pieces to inspire me to get to work!

Enjoy the imagery!

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-skirts/feed/ 2 Fantastic Finds Fridays: Upcycled Tshirts. http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-tshirts/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-tshirts/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:11:36 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=984 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> I am a clothes makin’ newbie and hope to have a wonderful new product line to show off by the end of the year.  Until that happens, I am in search of inspiration from my fellow upcyclers out there.  This week I concentrated on googling “upcycled T shirts” and “shirts made from recycled material” to see what I could round up for a nice picture post.

Here are some of my favorite upcycled t shirts from other upcyclers around the globe.

During my scavenger hunt I also found a cool new website! Teecylce.org

Think recycling for awesome t-shirts.  The founders of the company find cool shirts tucked away at yard sales and thrift shops and sell them online.  They donate $1 from each purchase to support the River Revitalization Foundation. I love this idea.  Now, as a consumer, you can make a conscious choice to by used!  And this guy and gal will do the preliminary shopping for you.  Great idea.

I am off to experiment with making some t-shirts from recycled materials!

Thanks to the following websites and blogs for providing such inspiring work!

http://www.glampyre.com

http://www.recycledlovelies.com

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net

http://rarebirdfinds.typepad.com

http://www.craftstylish.com

http://blogs.babble.com

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-tshirts/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Fridays: Upcycled Headband. http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-headband/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-headband/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:11:26 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=988 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]>

Wow!  There are so many materials that one can use to make an upcycled headband!  From t-shirts to measuring tape to bike tubes!  I love the creativity that I have found this week while hunting down my favorite examples of headbands made from recycled materials.  Way to go upcycling artists!  Keep those creative juices flowing.

I love upcycling and recycling materials because it makes me feel like a kid again.  The possibilities are endless.

***click on the images to visit the sites where I discovered these awesome headbands.***

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]]> http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays-upcycled-headband/feed/ 0 Fantastic Finds Fridays. http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays/ http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/fantastic-finds/fantastic-finds-fridays/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:25:36 +0000 Lauren http://howtoreuseitcreatively.com/?p=658 Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> This week I discovered that a brooch might be something I want to add to my wardrobe, I need to learn how to knit (or make a wind powered machine that’ll do it for me, and oil spills are something we need to work harder to prevent.

TUTORIALS

CraftZine.com has a great tutorial on how to make a Garden Tool Caddy. It can also be used as a knee protector when you are getting down and dirty in the garden!

Holidash.com shows us how to make a flower brooch for our wonderful mom’s just in time for Mother’s Day.  I think this is a perfect example of a tutorial that can easily be transformed into a creative reuse project.  Just use old scraps of fabric as petals and you’ll make a wonderfully colorful brooch.

FOOD

You would fill up an apartment quickly, but planetgreen.com says there are 66 things you can grow in containers! A great deal of them are goodies to eat.  Yum.

NEWS

Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean up continues. Clean up could be a matter of weeks.  Robots have been sent to try and plug the leak that is causing 42,000 gallons of oil to seep into the ocean daily.  And, this week it stretched all the way to the Mississippi River.

What do you think is the most polluted city in the U.S.? See if you are right HERE.

AND THE COOLEST THING!!!

A wind powered knitting machine. Who thinks of this stuff?  I love them (:

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