Category: Reuse

August 20, 2020

5 Ideas for Repurposing Picture Frames

Have you ever been in a situation where glass in your picture frame breaks or a frame gets damaged so you can no longer use it? Or maybe you just got tired of the frame or received it as a gift and it didn’t match your decorations. Here are some… Read more

Gift Wrapping / gifts / Mother's Day / Reuse / Yarn

August 13, 2020

Gift Wrap Accented with Yarn

I have always enjoyed wrapping gifts with unexpected elements — using yarn instead of ribbon to decorate gifts is a nice way to wrap a present for all occasions. Gifts accented with yarn not only create beautiful and unique designs but also add a unique flair that is sure to… Read more

Back to School / Reuse / reuseable / reusing

August 10, 2020

Easy DIY Back to School Organizer

Here is a super easy and inexpensive way to create a back to school or home office organizer for all of the little items that either get lost or are rolling around inside a desk drawer. I love to create projects by reusing things I already have around the house… Read more

Cans / Luau / paper tubes / Reuse / summer

August 5, 2020

Flameless DIY Tiki Torches – Crafts with Wrapping Paper Rolls

It’s easy to create festive decorations for summer like these faux bamboo tiki torches with fake flames. Learn how to transform wrapping paper rolls and reused cans into flameless Tiki torches that look like the real thing. They add a festive charm to any summer event. I love to reuse… Read more

Crafts / Food / Media / Reuse / reusing / summer

July 21, 2020

Create a Summer Luau Party on a Budget

I love the change of seasons and all of the different activities that are specific to each time of year. When the weather is warm, everyone loves to throw parties, cookouts and have social gathering so why not spice up the summer with a festive Luau style party. Adding a… Read more

Crafts / Earth Day / Everything / Gift Wrapping / Reuse

July 17, 2020

Repurposed Aluminum Foil Box

I thought I would share some of my reuse projects to show how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle and also my favorite…Repurpose. As many of you may already know about my style is that I love to repurpose items to incorporate into my designs. I love to reuse and recreate… Read more

Cans / Crafts / gifts / Mother's Day / Reuse / reuseable

July 8, 2020

Indoor Herb Garden

There is nothing quite like cooking with fresh herbs…whether you are preparing a simple mozzarella and tomato salad garnished with fresh basil or asparagus, potato frittata seasoned with fresh thyme. I like to have a small indoor herb garden in the kitchen for easy access when cooking and it also… Read more

4th of July / Oatmeal Container / Reuse

July 4, 2020

Cookie Rocket – 4th of July Decorations

I love creating theme platters for my parties like this cookie rocket…it not only is a fun way to serve food but it doubles as a party decoration. For the 4th of July, I wanted to make a rocket with a cookie exhaust to put on my dessert table. I… Read more

4th of July / red white blue / Reuse / Water Bottles

July 3, 2020

DIY 4th of July Water Bottle Fireworks

Create these fun, safe DIY 4th of July fireworks out of repurposed water bottles. These make a great centerpiece for your 4th of July party or cookout! They are so easy to make and it could be a fun project for kids. Add LED lights to the center of each… Read more

4th of July / DIY / Everything / independence day / lanterns / Reuse / reuseable / tissue box / Tissue Boxes

June 30, 2020

Easy Tissue Box American Flag Lanterns

As some of you may already know, I love to reuse and repurpose items when I create my designs. These easy to create tissue box American Flag lanterns are no exception. These will add a fun and festive patriotic flair to your 4th of July party or BBQ and you… Read more