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02-15-2012
10 Upcycled T-Shirt Projects

Whether you just cleaned out your closet or totally cleaned up at the thrift store, it's pretty easy to accumulate a bunch of old t-shirts with very little environmental impact. Some of those old t-shirts can be cute and campy to wear, but what about the ones that are just dated or maybe even have some stains or holes in them? Never fear! There are lots of fun ways you can repurpose old t-shirts. Check it....




02-10-2012
Create Something Sweet with an Upcycled Candle Jar

Do you have a lot of candles around your home like I do? What do you do with the jar once your candle has burned out? Put it to good use and create something sweet for Valentine's Day like this decorated Valentine's Day jar!...


02-08-2012
An Upcycled Valentine: Plantable Pansy in a Newspaper Pot!

Although not the first story about starter pots, this one is just in time for Valentine's Day!...


02-08-2012
Craft Recycled: Upcycled Lamp from a Wire Waste Basket
For folks who are into cross-stitch or weaving, the texture of a wire waste basket begs to be fancied up with stitched or woven fiber, and Poppytalk did an awesome job transforming a wire waste basket into a lamp! They used strips of fabric, but you could also use yarn or grouped strands of embroidery thread - this is a great project for busting that fiber stash....


10-27-2011
DIY: Upcycled Wine Bottle Ideas
Here are five crafty ways to upcycle wine glass bottles. Start collecting wine bottles so you can make a few of these crafts for the holidays and as gifts....


09-19-2011
Craft Recycled: Upcycled Bird House
While we were in San Francisco last week, my friend and I decided to visit the Walt Disney Family Museum. Hokey, I know, but my husband and I are sort of obsessed with mid-century design, and those old Disney illustrations really inspire me! Who knew that we'd run across awesome upcycling inspiration while we were there?...


08-10-2011
Upcycled Packaging from Disposable Bags
I recently ordered some fabric from My Vintage Voice on Etsy, and I was as wowed with the packaging as with the fabric itself!...


08-08-2011
How-to: Make an Upcycled Magnifying Glass Necklace
Take your magnifying glass on the go when you use solder and an antique glass lens to create your own magnifying necklace....


08-02-2011
How-to: Create Upcycled Pinwheel Party Decorations
Party decor can mean a lot of waste, but it doesn't have to! Instead of heading to the party supply store for generic decorations, you can raid your recycle bin and upcycle yourself some pinwheel party decorations instead....


07-20-2011
Four Upcycled Home Decor Projects
Yesterday, we made a table runner from scrap fabric, but what are some other ways to use what you have to add a little DIY flair to your home?...









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