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How to Reuse Old CDs to make Coasters

How to Reuse Old CDs to make Coasters

I have so many CDs and have been coming up with new and fun was to reuse them. Here’s how to make CDs in Drink Coasters: 1.  Pick the most eye pleasing CDs.  Make sure that you have an even number. 2.  Make pairs out of your CDs. 3.  With a hot glue gun,...

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How to make a purse from an old t-shirt

How to make a purse from an old t-shirt

My mom is awesome and is always buying super cute and funny t-shirts.  I love the imagery on them and figured I might as well keep them even when they don’t fit or are falling apart.  One option for an old t-shirt is to make a purse out of it. Here’s how I took...

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How to Reuse Wedding Greeting Cards

How to Reuse Wedding Greeting Cards

I recently married the love of my life and received dozens of thoughtful cards of congratulations in the mail.  I love mail!  BUT, I live in a one bedroom apartment and am on a purging kick, so it’s time to either recycle them or do something with them. So, I’m in the process of...

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Quick Tip: How to reuse a wine bottle

I don’t know about you, but I love a good glass of wine.  I also tend to pick a wine bottle by either the label or the shape of the bottle.  So, what to do when you’ve guzzled it down to it’s last drop? One suggestion, stick a tall candle in it and have...

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How to Reuse an Old Pillowcase

How to Reuse an Old Pillowcase

I recently discovered that old pillowcases make excellent grocery store totes!   If you are in the mood to reuse an old pillowcase keep reading my friend. How to Reuse an old pillowcase as a grocery tote! Materials Needed to make it happen: 2 old pillowcases 1 or 2 handles (your choice) thread iron sewing...

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How to Reuse An Old Wall Calendar

How to Reuse An Old Wall Calendar

Another year has come and gone and we are looking onward to a new decade!  Instead of tossing (hopefully at least recycling) that old calendar, why not put it to great use? Here’s how to reuse an old wall calendar to make new postcards! 1.  Remove the image part of the calendar and cut...

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Quick Tip: How to Reuse an Old Toothbrush

There are several ways to reuse an old toothbrush.  Here are a few of my favorites. 1.  Clean small areas in your life.  They are great for the grout in between tiles in the bathroom and kitchen. 2.  Add it to your polishing set.  If you don’t polish your shoes, you can use the...

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How to Reuse Holiday Greeting Cards

I’m a card saver, but at a certain point I run out of room.  This year I have decided to find new ways of using some of my old cards.  I searched the Internet high and low and these are the best ideas I have found. STAR provided by Jenny Harada. GIFT BOX provided...

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