Cathe has created something brilliant. This cupcake stand was constructed from old trophies! Genius really. When someone can look at an item and see something totally different, that’s creativity coursing through their veins. Head over to Just Something I Made … Read the rest
Recycled Furniture Desk and Shelves
Now here’s something you don’t see everyday! A complete desk and wall of shelves, all made from recycled pieces of furniture. Topped off with a stunning coat of purple paint and this piece really makes a statement. Isabel Quiroga is … Read the rest
Ideas for Old Windows
Donna from Funky Junk Interiors has a link party every Saturday, and each week she has an optional/additional theme in which you can enter projects.
This week theme old windows and boy did Donna find some beauties to feature! When … Read the rest
I Love You Collage on Canvas
I saw this on Pinterest last night and immediately a million ideas starting swirling through my head. In similar fashion to subway art, this type of project could be used for so many different occasions and reasons. While there isn’t … Read the rest
Guest Post: Upcycled Cookie Container
I have a special treat for you today. Amy, from Mod Podge Rocks fame is sharing a tutorial with us! I absolutely love Amy. She has an upbeat personality and is full of creative ideas. Amy will show us how … Read the rest
Coat Hanger Pendant Light
Now here’s a unique idea for a light fixture! Inspired by a similar light in a little shop they visited, this light fixture was created from coat hangers and plastic wire ties. See the how to here — Etsy Greek … Read the rest
Wood Shutter Book Holders
Here’s another great way to repurpose old shutters into something new and useful. You probably remember Gail’s shutter magazine rack I featured here. This is a similar idea being used for books in a child’s room. See it over … Read the rest
Beer Bottle Chandelier
How’s this for a beautiful way to recycle beer and glass soda bottles? Insert some lights and you have instant ambiance. Love it. See it over at Jane Deere — Chandabeer or Beerdalier.… Read the rest
Shutter Side Table
Good Housekeeping has the how to on making the funky side table from old shutters. What a great way to repurpose something old into something new. Check it out at Good Housekeeping — DIY Side Table – How to Build … Read the rest
Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack
If you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old … Read the rest
Tin Can Utensil Holders
Here’s a fun way to hold your utensils, with recycled cans you’ve used in your kitchen! The DIY Network has several other ideas for fun storage solutions here — Clever Organizers: Can the Clutter : Home Improvement : DIY Network… Read the rest
Toddler Doll Bench
It occurred to me that I haven’t shared anything from Gail’s blog, My Repurposed Life, in quite some time. So I stopped over and one of her most recent projects was this adorable toddler doll bench made from repurposed headboards … Read the rest
Thankful Bottles
If you head over to avery&anderson you’ll find this fun and festive tutorial for using empty bottles to create a unique decoration or centerpiece. I love all the different colored bottles and the various textures used or the letters. See … Read the rest
Hanging Window Vase
This is a simple project with an impressive look. Even the kids can help make these pretty hanging vases from glass jars. Get the how to over at GardenMama — Hanging Window Vase Tutorial.… Read the rest
Yarn Bowl
This pretty bowl is made up of all those scraps and short pieces of yarn you’ve been collecting. Why not make a lovely bowl? Head over to elisabeth andrée for the yarn bowl how to.… Read the rest