How to Upcycle Everything

Make a Milk Jug Watering Can

water comes out the top of a milk jug turned watering can

My husband and I have purchased our fair share of watering cans and none of them seem to work really well.  So, on a whim, I decided to try and fancy up one of my own.  A milk jug and a few holes later and VIOLA! a cheap and effective way to water the...

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How to REuse a Skirt to make a Purse

a purse hanging on a doorknob

I have an old cotton skirt I used to wear to the beach or around the house, but just decided it wasn’t really my style anymore. I decided it would look better as a big, slouchy, cozy bag. Here is what I did to turn an old skirt (along with a bit of an...

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How to REuse a Magazine to make a Bouquet of Flowers

bouquet of magazine flowers

Not that you should need a holiday to remind your honeybunny how much he/she means to you, but Valentine’s Day is as good as any to make him/her an extra special bouquet of flowers. It’s personalized, cost effective, and eco-friendly. Way to go YOU! Just follow these super easy steps and you’ll be impressing...

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Quick Tip for a Drafty Door

a bathmat is placed in front of the bottom of a door to protect it from an outside draft

Fall has certainly set in around here.  The drafty doors and windows in our house are starting to sing to us.  One quick idea my wonderful husband came up with is to use an old bath mat to cover the bottom of the front door. IT WORKS!  The bathmat folds nicely and is heavier...

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How to Reuse a Sweatshirt to make a Steering Wheel Cover.

How to Reuse a Sweatshirt to make a Steering Wheel Cover.

I drive a 1993 Jeep Cherokee.  I couldn’t imagine ever owning another car.  Ralph is perfect.  The right color, size, comfort, everything.  He’s getting up there and beginning to show his age a bit.  One area that it seems to be most apparent is the steering wheel.  Over the years a black sticky goop...

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Top Ten Creative Reuse List: Popsicle Sticks

Top Ten Creative Reuse List:  Popsicle Sticks

Popsicles are a summertime must have.  Here are a few ideas about re-using them when fall starts to eek its way in. Obvious answer. Make more popsicles! Over at The Mother Huddle you’ll find a list of fantastic choices for recipes. In case of an emergency. If the kiddos (or adults) are running around...

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Upcycled Photo Frame Jewelry Holder

Upcycled Photo Frame Jewelry Holder

I received an excited email from my sister-in-law last week as she shared photos she took of a DIY creative reuse project she had just finished.  I loved it the second I saw it.  One of her photo frames broke and instead of giving up on it and throwing it away, she turned it...

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Summer calls for a slouch short sleeve shirt.

Summer calls for a slouch short sleeve shirt.

I love clothes, but I hate clothes shopping.  I also don’t like spending money on new clothes or going to the store to try new clothes on.  But, I will admit, I need to freshen up my wardrobe.  I thought the best way to start was with my own clothes!  It will help me...

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From bikini top to small pouch.

From bikini top to small pouch.

I have several boxes full of stuff that has randomly been donated to me by friends and family.  I love jumping into them every once in a while in search of creative reuse inspiration.  Today I found this string bikini top and knew it could easily be transformed into a new drawstring pouch.  If...

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Creative Link Share: 22 Crafty Ways to Reuse Magazine

Creative Link Share: 22 Crafty Ways to Reuse Magazine

image courtesy of www.casasugar.com CRAFT STEW  sent a link my way with 22 fun ways to reuse your old magazines. Here’s a taste: 3D Pop up Flower Handbound Book Make a stool from magazines, who knew? for more:  craftstew.com If you have a link that involves creative reuse, send it my way.  You can...

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