Upcycle cassette tapes to make fun organizers for your desk. Happy Earth Day! I'm one of those people who hates to throw anything away and hoards holds onto stuff with the hope that I can find another use for it. A lot of times it's fun to make something instead of buy it new! While I still have a cassette player and some of my favorite cassettes to listen to, lots of people don't. On a recent visit to Spare Parts (a creative reuse facility) I saw that cassettes were priced at 20 for just … [Read more...]
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Upcycled Box Storage DIY: Sewing Organizer
This upcycled box storage DIY is a cute way to create your own organizer for sewing supplies or other items. This is a sponsored post. This thrift store wine box went from drab to fab with some paint and vinyl! Learn how you can transform discarded wood boxes to create beautiful storage to organize any space. Supplies Used to Make this Upcycled Box Storage DIY (affiliate links included) Wine Box (Goodwill) Sewing Patterns (Goodwill) StyleTechCraft Luster Vinyl … [Read more...]
Upcycled Frames and Photo Holders Tutorial
Repurpose thrift store items into unique upcycled frames and photo holders. This is a sponsored post. I absolutely love to repurpose things I find at my local Goodwill San Antonio stores, and Earth Day is a great reason to craft with thrifted items. You can turn nearly anything into a unique frame or photo holder. You just need a little imagination, some paint, and a Xyron Creative Station. Instead of searching for glass to protect your photos with, use the Xyron Laminate + Adhesive refill. … [Read more...]
How to Upcycle Goodwill Finds with Chalk Paint
A lot of crafters head to big box stores to find items to create with. I like to head to Goodwill to find what I need. Instead of flimsy wood and paper items, I can usually find solid wood, well made products that I can repurpose with just a little paint. It keeps these things from going to a landfill, and it helps the community!I do a lot of crafting with repurposed items, and I've written several posts, like this one, where I show you how to use glue and spray paint to craft … [Read more...]
Repurposed Drawer Dog Bed Tutorial
Learn how easy it is to make a repurposed drawer dog bed! I love to spoil my pets (we have two dogs and two guinea pigs), and making comfy beds for them keeps them happy! I had an old dresser that was on it's last legs, but the drawers were in good shape. I gave them new life by repurposing them into a cozy dog bed. Repurposed Drawer Dog Bed Supplies Dresser Drawer Cushion Foam (I used two of these 18" squares) Cushion Wrap Poly-Fil Fiber Fill 2 yards of fabric … [Read more...]
Tiki Necklace DIY Tutorial
This tiki necklace DIY is a fun way to create your own summer accessories! You can also makes these as a group activity for a party or camp craft. They would also make for fun party favors after a summer tropical themed party! Tiki Necklace DIY Supplies Flat Wood Pendant Round wooden beads Various Bright Colors of Acrylic Paint Permanent Marker Paint Brush Threading Cord ***If you can't find flat wood pendant beads (these were by Darice, which is not longer in … [Read more...]
Creepy Clown Box: Things to Fear
This creepy clown box was made using an old scotch bottle box, a thrifted figurine, and various papercrafting supplies. Who will you spook this season? The most wonderful time of the year is coming up, and I am already dreaming up lots of Halloween crafts to make. Anyone else excited about spooky season? I've had this scotch box in my supply stash for a few years, just waiting for inspiration to strike. As luck would have it, The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge this month has the … [Read more...]
Flamingo Wreath Made from a Ceiling Medallion
Create a colorful and cheery flamingo wreath using unexpected items. I wasn't sure what I'd do with this ceiling medallion when I nabbed it at a garage sale. It sat in my garage for longer than I care to admit when inspiration finally struck! The shape of the medallion reminded me of a shining sun. The sun makes me think of being outside, so that's where I decided to hang this. This cheery sun inspired flamingo wreath makes my front door look extra welcoming! I get so many compliments … [Read more...]
Repurposed Ceiling Medallion Room Decor
This repurposed ceiling medallion project is a great way to upcycle something outdated into something that is useful! I love to turn "trash" into "treasure". Instead of heading to the landfill, why not give outdated items a new life? That's what I did with this ceiling medallion. With a little paint and fillers from Fairfield World, it has a completely new purpose! Repurposed Ceiling Medallion Project Supplies Ceiling Medallion Project Foam 2" Foam scrap Cuddle Fabric … [Read more...]
What Can I Make with Old VHS Tapes?
What can I make with old VHS tapes? Learn a few easy to make projects, complete with a free printable label that you can customize! This is a sponsored post. Earth Day is coming up, and while I always love to craft with recycled items, this celebration is a great time to highlight all the ways we can upcycle unwanted items. One thing I always see in excess at thrift stores and garage sales is VHS tapes. Hardly any of us own VCRs anymore, so these large tapes just wind up collecting … [Read more...]