A trash to treasure customized letter opener. When you think of letter openers do you think of those little square things a company gives out so you have their business info or do you think of those fabulous interesting ones that look like daggers and usually have interesting things on the tips of their handles? Well this isn't either of those. Haha! ;) I started with an old butterknife (old because they have MUCH longer blades than modern ones) I bought at Goodwill for something like twenty-nine cents.
I know, I know, I'm the last of the big spenders. Then I traced my knife into a sheet of scrapbook paper and glued it on. Two things: don't forget to trace around each side of the knife on the correct side of the paper or you'll end up with two pieces only one of which will fit correctly. Secondly, I think a beautifully patterned paper napkin would work much better for a project like this because you need the paper as thin as possible. I like my things to look well loved so I added some Distress Ink before I sealed it with a varnish. Thrifted fabric peonies tutorial. Ps, dont forget to enter the pick your plum giveaway it ends 21 st june go here to be in with a chance. knick of time from my front porch to yours sisters of the wild west.
Not Plain Anymore! Mason Jar Lanterns. Ways to Reuse Glass Jars. Glass jars can be recycled instead of thrown away, but it is also great to reuse them. Reusing items that would otherwise end up in the trash saves a considerable amount of money, and they can be used in many practical and creative ways. Consider these frugal ideas, and reuse glass jars instead of spending money on empty containers. After all, why buy a new container one day and throw away another the next?
These are some of my favorite ways to reuse empty glass jars. Precautionary Statement Use commonsense when using the following information. Reuse them for Hardware Storage Keeping nuts, bolts, nails, screws, and other hardware separated is easier said than done. Reuse Glass Jars for Bulk Spices Buying spices in bulk can save a lot of money.
Reuse them for Food Storage Save money and reuse glass jars instead of buying plastic zipper bags and containers. Reuse them for Break and Shake Scrambled Eggs Reuse Glass Jars for Craft Supplies Craft supplies can become a jumbled mess. 10 Crafty Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars. From baby food containers to Mason jars, it seems as if everyone has an assortment of glass jars around the house. Rather than throw these used containers in the trash, get creative and upcycle them into something new and crafty. Here are ten crafty ways to upcycle that never-ending supply of jars: 1. Create a painted candleholder Decorate a Mason jar with glass paint (available in craft stores). 2. Thoroughly wash out a used glass jar with a lid. 3.
As a crafter, your studio is full of odds, ends, and artsy knick-knacks that need a home. 4. If you're going to upcycle, why not make a lamp? 5. If you're a painter, try this crafty use for glass jars in your studio. 6. Upcycle that jar into a craft project your kids will love. 7. Sand art is a fun craft especially popular with kids. 8.
Glass jars are most easily re-used as storage containers around the house. 9. Upcycle your plain jar by turning it into a rustic, primitive-looking vase. 10. You may also be interested in reading: Restored Glass Jars. Sew Country Chick- Farmhouse Couture. ΠΡΩΤΟΤΥΠΕΣ ΙΔΕΕΣ ΓΙΑ ΔΙΑΚΟΣΜΗΣΗ ΕΣΩΤΕΡΙΚΟΥ ΧΩΡΟΥ ΜΕ...ΚΡΕΜΑΣΤΡΕΣ! Photo apartment therapy photo lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com Πρόσφατα σας είχα προτείνει μια ασυνήθιστη κατασκευή βοηθητικού τραπεζιού από...κρεμάστρες Σήμερα επανέρχομαι με περισσότερες ιδέες για να αξιοποιήσετε αυτό το συνηθισμένο και φτηνό αντικείμενο δημιουργικά...Δημιουργήστε μια mini έκθεση έργων τέχνης τοποθετώντας πόστερ, πίνακες ή φωτογραφίες σε κρεμάστρες αντικαθιστώντας τις κορνίζες! Η πολύχρωμη εκδοχή ταιριάζει σε μοντέρνα σπίτια ενώ η ασπρόμαυρη σε κλασικά ή county style homes ενώ είναι μια πολύ καλή ιδέα για να "εκθέσετε" τις ζωγραφιές των παιδιών σας διακοσμήσετε ένα παιδικό δωμάτιο... photo shannoneileenblog.typepad.com photo bnoemimounier.tumblr.com photo shelterness.com photo smallrooms.tumblr.com Οργανώστε έξυπνα τα αξεσουάρ σας έτσι ώστε να μην μπερδεύονται πια τοποθετώντας μικρά γατζάκια σε ξύλινες κρεμάστρες αποθηκεύοντας τις ζώνες, τα σκουλαρίκια σας ή τα κολιέ.
Thesodaparlor.blogspot.com photo bhg.com. Crafts To Make From Recycled Items. Here’s a bunch of crafty projects you can make using items you might normally toss (plastic milk jugs, ripped sheets, tin cans and more). You’ll also find a bunch of ideas for repurposing old shower curtains at the bottom of the page along with links to larger collections for recycling old towels, t-shirts, sweaters and old jeans.
I’m just getting started with this collection and there is surely more to come, enjoy! Themaryfrancesproject.blogspot.ca Scalloped Cloths: Salvage ripped cotton sheets by making these washclothes (two layers thick) trimmed with colorful scalloped stitching. Plastic Bag Tote: (knitting) You’ll need a couple dozen plastic shopping bags, webbing and dungaree or bachelor buttons to whip this up. cocoknits.com craftandcreativity.com Yarn Wrapped Shoebox: Make a pretty storage box using some colorful yarn, decoupage glue (Mod Podge) and some patterned paper.
Leather Journal Cover: Cut leather from old purses or jackets to transform an old journal. oregonlive.com bhg.com. DIY Cake Stands. There are SO many interesting and unique ideas to create your own cake stands. I hopped on that band wagon since I love me some new cake plates. Plus, I needed some fabulous black stands for my upcoming Halloween party. Here's the final product. And here's what I did to make them. I rummaged through my home looking for what would work. I found a clock stand (the clock no longer worked). I already had this glue. Stick them together and let it dry. Now it needs some spray paint! After a coat of primer and two coats of gloss black.... Here's the bottom. Easy, peasy! I'm pretty excited to use them! Anyways, it's a quick project. Trash To Treasure - DIYInspired.com. I am honored to have the very creative, animal loving, well-traveled, and crafty Kimberly Noelle from Quirky Cool share her fabulous upcycled telephone desk.
Inspired by her family and home decorating magazines, Kimberly is a writer and avid DIY’er. She has some beautiful projects including her Burlap Furniture entertainment stand and her most recent beach cottage inspired side table. Be sure to follow her on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Welcome Kimberly Noelle! Hi everyone! I love secondhand. As I went on my weekly thrift store jaunt, I stopped in at the Goodwill which can be a hit or miss. The Process…Here’s a look at the stages of the desk. Here is a few close ups…Finally in a spot I like, decorated up pretty, and shining like the Spicy Banana Pepper Yellow that it is! After I painted the telephone desk I decided on a whim to paint the top of the desk in black Chalkboard paint for an extra touch of detail. I hope this has inspired you to DIY… Kimberly Noelle. Recycle Glass Bottles and Jars - DIYInspired.com. Spaghetti jars? Baby food jars?
Pickle Jars? Recycle Glass Bottles and Jars by getting crafty! It IS easy being green! Here are some eco-friendly crafts from recycled glass bottles and jars. Use them for Parties Here’s a free printable you can use for your next party! Jars as Centerpieces Use bottles and jars as flower vases to make elegant centerpieces… such a fun and inexpensive idea for a wedding. You can also glitter them and spray paint them gold!
Make Recycled Jar Outdoor Lighting Make this DIY Mason Jar Chandelier with a succulent garden to display tea lights in your backyard. …or this mason jar chandelier… This one is practically free! Make Terrariums and Herb Gardens Here’s a fun way to start an herb garden in your window sill. This is a fun terrarium to make with succulent clippings. Make Kids Crafts Make different animals out of bottles to make drinking milk more fun! …Or add some sparkles to make a sweet at home party with some cookie treats! I hope you like these ideas! Trash to Treasure: Recycled Beer and Wine Bottles - DIY Inspired. You know you party like a Rockstar on every weekend or holiday, so what do you do with all the beer and wine bottles?
Don’t throw them away! Save them all! Recycling bottles is a must these days; so start thinking GREEN and turn your trash into treasure. Check out these creative ways to reuse recycled beer and wine bottles for party decor and more. So a few of these may be challenging for a first time DIY’er; but fun to look at nonetheless. Don’t want a challenge? Pirate Themed Bottles for a Party To make these: Wrap a red or black piece of construction paper around the bottle for a border.Print our spooky pictures from a Google Search and tape or glue it onto the label background.If desired, add a taper candle on top. Wine Tasting Party Centerpiece Using empty bottle of wine and beer to decorate a Wine Tasting Party is very simple. Need more Wine Party Ideas? Check these out: Mermaid Party Drinking Glasses See more of this party here: Mermaid Party Ideas. Repurposing. Yesterday I said I am going to post about a refashioning project, but this is in fact a repurposing project since I turned an old pair of jeans and a skirt into a beach bag.
Sorry about the slip of the tongue. Well, this is the pair I refused to get rid of knowing that it'll come in handy one day. And this is the skirt Eva wore only once and vowed never to wear it again because "she looked dreadful in it". I should have taken a better shot of it, although there is nothing special to see. It was a knee long skirt with pockets up front and an elastic at the back so it had a bit of a ruffled look before I chopped it off. I had that done before I decided that it will be the perfect thing for lining the bag, so no before picture of it. What I did. Next, since the skirt was too big to fit inside I cut it at the front {and even saved that part with the buttons and the buttonholes, because you never know what idea might pop up one day}.
Also sewed the bottom. And here it is. So that's it for today! Easter Cans. Easter is on its way and we are headed to Moab like we do every year, and like every year I like to make my girls tags for their Easter baskets, (last years) but this year I went with something a little different. As I mentioned before, I save glass jars, well I saved some old formula cans too, only three..... I painted the lids and then I mod podge over the paint to keep the paint from pealing off. I mod podge fabric, not paper around the cans, but everything else is paper.
And this little guy will be inside the cans. Hugs, Amber Linking To: 29 ways to use pegs/clothespins. Besides the obvious, that is hanging your children from the clothesline, the humble peg/clothespin has a hundred and one uses around the house. I've always got a couple in my handbag, in the 'utility' drawer in the kitchen, in the bathroom and always take some away with me on holidays.
I have used them to pin a baby wrap over the pram when I've been out when the kids were babies. It shielded them from the light and elements. I also use them to close up bags of food like cereal. They're just a nifty little invention. Christmas pegs Christmas Card Wreath Butterfly pegs Fabric covered pegs Place card holders Thread organisers Magnetised pegs Peg chandelier Peg pots Crocodile pegs Starburst mirror Vintage frame Peg handles Sheep with pegs for legs Chore chart Cute lunch bag holders Halloween bat pegs Bride & Groom peg Nail holder Chopstick helper with a peg spring Horse Peg & ice cream stick plane Grasshopper peg Stegosaurus Clothespin catapults Snowflakes Crocheted flower pegs Little Mermaid pegs Smalls drier.
25 ways with bottle tops & plastic caps. Coffee table Back when I was a little girl (in the olden days as my 7 year old daughter reminds me), there wasn't as much around to be recycled. Milk was delivered in a glass bottle and they were cleaned and put out again to be refilled. Other things were in glass or only bought in bulk and those products came in paper or fabric packaging. Now there are so many little things. Plastic, metal, some materials I don't even know the name of. I tend to just throw them in my recycle bin but there's so many novel ways to use them. I hope you enjoy my Saturday series of looking at different ways to use common objects found around the house. Bottle cap animals Animals Snake Turtle Spider Light shade Earrings Curtains Bottle top flowers Fish art Bottle top bangles Chair Ummm, I don't know about this one.
Penguin and fish bottle caps Back splash Spinning caps Bottle top flowers for the garden Bottle top basket Bottle top dress Checkers. 18 ways with coat hangers. You've all seen the beautifully organised closets with the matching coat hangers, all lined up in the same direction? No? I have and as much as I love the look of it, I love the fact that I have all sorts of coat hangers in my wardrobes from plain old wire ones, hand made covered ones and those covered by my Nanna in anything from cut up bread bags and bits of fabric. How about all these other ideas for uses of the humble old coat hanger I found on Pinterest. 24 uses for old towels. 18 ways with coat hangers.
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