This fun clock was made by folding up an IKEA catalog accordion style and gluing it to a disk. Fun stuff! See the Accordion-style recycled magazine clock at La Casa de Crafts.… Read the rest
Antique Cameo Napkin Ring
These lovely napkin rings would be perfect for tea or any other gathering that needs prettying up. Check out the Antique Cameo Napkin Ring at JosieJones & Company.… Read the rest
Rustic Key Holder
Pretty! I love things that are rustic but have that beautiful touch of romance that white flowers or lace can add. Head over to Thrifty Decorating to see this Rustic Key Holder.… Read the rest
Plant Chair
Living Pallet Table
This is an ingenious project, a fabulous way to use an old pallet, add some beauty to your outdoor space, and create a permanent living centerpiece as well. While this was built for the patio, I don’t see any reason … Read the rest
Poolside Pallets
I love how Donna took an old barn door and turned it into not only something functional, but beautiful as well. A great place to hang wet towels from the pool and display a lovely basket of flowers too. But … Read the rest
Old Shutters to Photo Display
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am a huge fan of unique photo displays. For years and years my husband and I hung school photos of our kids in $2.00 WalMart frames all up and down … Read the rest
Candelabra Jewelry Holder
Repurposing means to take something and turn it into something else, hence giving its life a new purpose. What was once a candelabra that surely donned fancy dinner tables at some point in its former life, now proudly holds mounds … Read the rest
From Desk to Lemonade Stand
Need some inspiration for a fun lemonade stand your kids will be proud of? Ditch the fold up card table and hit the garage sales and thrift stores in search of an old desk. Grab some paint and your creativity … Read the rest
Subway Art Picnic Table
I’ve seen a lot of subway art projects and plenty of tables made from old doors, but I have to say this is the first time I’ve seen them combined. The contrasting red chairs are the perfect compliment to this … Read the rest
Vintage Glass Insulator Lighting
This is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even know you could get your hands on these telephone pole insulators, let alone make backyard lighting out of them! These look awesome day or night … Read the rest
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read the rest
Thumbtack Globe
This is beyond fun! Take an old globe and cover it in thumbtacks to create a stunningly different look. What a fabulous gift for a man too, perfect for an office or even a college dorm. Loving this look! Check … Read the rest
From Pallet to Bookshelves
Love. I’ve really been loving all the projects people are creating from old wooden pallets lately. I’ve already featured a couple myself, like this pallet coffee table and the pallet garden here. Here’s another brilliantly creative way to use … Read the rest
Bench from a Headboard
Jen from Scissors and Spatulas is competing in American Crafter. The first round of the competition was “trash to treasure” and she really nailed it on the head! She had the most votes and it’s no surprise. She took an … Read the rest