Have you finished wrapping your gifts yet? I'm almost finished--don't hate me! I kept thinking of tips I wanted to share with you while I was wrapping. I hope they inspire you to make something beautiful and unique! I do buy a roll of regular gift wrap from time to time, but I keep looking for ways to minimize use of it. Like many people we … [Read more...]
5 Great Jeans Recycling Projects: Pretty Amazing!
Easy DIY Jeans Purse I love recycling jeans. The fabric is sturdy and seems to have 9 lives. Here are some of my favorite projects using old jeans. 1. DIY Bean Bag Game from Jeans Pockets: These are almost no-sew. Just cut the back pockets from jeans (including the fabric underneath), fill with dried beans or split peas, and sew up … [Read more...]
Party Garland from Gift Bags and Cards
Photo from Please Note PaperGarlands are very popular party decorations and can be used to decorate for various holidays. Here's a clever way to make them from gift bags that are not quite nice enough to use again for gift giving.You can trace any shape you like using cereal box cardboard, but circles and triangles are the most popular. The nice … [Read more...]
Are You a Hipster?
Probably not. I kept hearing about "hipsters" on a recent visit to Houston. I asked my 20-something daughter and son for a definition. They came up with some things that confused me at first. Here's what they said.1. cares about the environment2. is well educated3. keeps up with politics4. likes to wear vintage clothes from resale shops5. … [Read more...]
Make a Cute Sun Dress from a Man’s Shirt
This is a cute project that takes very little time. You need a man's long-sleeved button down shirt & some thread. If you don't have a shirt to use, check the thrift stores for one that will work for you.The idea is to wear the shirt backwards using the folded down collar as the top of the bodice of this strapless dress. You tie the sleeves … [Read more...]
Bowling Ball Gazing Ball Art for Your Garden or Yard
Mosaic with GroutI know two people in their 20's who display old bowling balls artfully in their back yards. Think of a sculpture garden. You spy them here and there among the foliage. Well, people display "gazing balls," and this is recycling! I've been to their gardens and really enjoy being surprised by the bowling balls. A plus, they … [Read more...]
15 Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas
This is hoisted from the archives, but it's a favorite of mine:You can sometimes find nice wooden headboards listed on Craigslist, newspaper ads, and garage sales. I've even seen some great ones set out for the trash collectors! Often they can be painted for a great new look that goes with your decor.I also like the upholstered looking headboards … [Read more...]
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