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01-26-2012
10 Ways to Upcycle Maps!

Maps are one of those things that just look cool. I look at one and I'm immediately inspired to travel the world and see everything each place has to offer. Why not utilize such an amazing item to spice up every day, boring pieces? Here are 10 incredible ideas to transform those boring items into inspiring ones!...




01-25-2012
Are Reclaimed Pallets Safe for Raised Bed Gardens?

We love DIY projects using pallets. You might say that we're a little bit obsessed, if we're being completely honest. That's why I was really struck when reader Cat wrote in asking if reclaimed pallets were safe for building a raised bed garden....


01-20-2012
How To: Cardboard & Toilet Paper Roll Tree

This week I wanted to create a project that brought the outside, in (because it's too cold to go outside right now!). I looked around my house for inspiration and I found a cardboard box and toilet paper rolls. I've done projects with toilet paper rolls before like the Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Lights and the Christmas "Candle" Cover, but I wanted to make something more natural-looking. Drawing inspiration from a fall project I did on my personal blog, I created a Cardboard and Toilet Paper Roll Tree!...


01-20-2012
Bubble Valentine Printable from Armelle
If your little ones have had their fill of frosty outdoor fun, heres a fun Valentines Day project to keep them busy for an hour or two, and get them excited for the next holiday in the calendar. Caroline of Armelle: The Blog wanted to create a candy-free Valentine her son could give his classmates. ......


01-19-2012
Reader Question: 5 Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags!
Before we get into 5 ways you can recycle plastic bags, I want to encourage you first and foremost to use reusable grocery bags instead of plastic bags. However, there are those days when we forget our reusable ones, and I know not all of our friends and family use reusable grocery bags. With all of that said, here are five unique ways to reuse plastic bags!...


01-18-2012
Spotted: Reclaimed Wood Art
We love any project that uses reclaimed wood, and I'm totally digging this super sweet reclaimed wood art from Olga Oreshyna. I love the textures and colors of these pieces!...


01-17-2012
Make Your Own Zombie Action Figure
Create your personal freak Zombie! Why not? Each DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit is chock full of parts. You’ll get 3 whole bodies plus some extra replacement limbs (in varying degree of decomposition). Put together the figures you want, mix and match the included clothes, and then paint ‘em up! ......


01-17-2012
New Uses for Old Things: Shutter Makeovers
Next time you pass by a stray shutter on the curb, at a garage sale or at an antique market, stop and consider giving it a new lease on life. Sure, they function perfectly well inside or outside of windows, but with a little creativity that shutter can also add functionality and organization in the ......


01-13-2012
How To: Sheet Music Bottle
Most people know I love crafting, so they always give me items that they think I could use (which I absolutely love!). My friend and her family saved a few wine bottles for me after one of their family gatherings and I was so excited to do a a project with them! Then, a few weeks ago, I found several books of sheet music at a thrift store for 50 cents each. Add these items together and you get a really fun and recycled decor piece-- a sheet music bottle!...


01-13-2012
Pet Earthquake Bag
This is just crazy, especially considering the price for $438! Man! I do understand that Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes and that you have to leave your home in an emergency in seconds and that you dont have a lot of time to think about what to take with ......



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