Category: reuseable

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

Crafts / Food Gift Wrap / gift box / Gift Wrapping / gifts / Mother's Day / reuseable

July 16, 2020

Decorated Cookie Box

When it is someone’s birthday and I am not sure what to buy them, I often give a gift of homemade, straight from the oven, chocolate chunk macadamia nut cookies. I gave a cookie gift but wanted to make the box extra special so I created this decorated cookie box.… 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 / 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

Back to School / Crafts / kids / Reuse / reuseable / summer

August 8, 2014

Personalize School Supplies – DIY Ideas For All Ages

I can’t believe summer is almost over and school is starting soon. It makes me sad. The one bright spot about going school starting though is getting a lot new school supplies. I love adding a personal touch to all of the generic back to school supplies that unique and… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / kids / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

June 23, 2014

4th of July Party Ideas

I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more

Crafts / Earth Day / Media / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

April 22, 2014

Earth Day Crafts and Decorations

I stopped by Let’s Talk Live this morning to show how to reuse household items to make fun and beautiful crafts. It is amazing what you can create when you raid your recycle bin! Love our Earth by trying to reuse whenever possible…Happy Earth Day! Here I am teaching the… Read more

Crafts / gift bag / gift box / gifts / Holidays / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

December 23, 2013

Fun and Creative Gift Wrap for the Holidays

I stopped by NBC in Baltimore to show how to make fun and beautiful gifts for the holidays. If you haven’t wrapped you presents yet or if you ran out of wrapping paper, I have ideas for everyone to personalize gifts and make every present unique. Click here to watch… Read more

Crafts / Everything / halloween / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

October 27, 2013

Fun and Scary Halloween Decorations

I stopped by WBAL this morning to demonstrate how to make fun and creepy Halloween decorations using household items. I love going to WBAL…I always have a great time when I go there. http://youtu.be/NpfPrFyMtkw… Read more

Crafts / halloween / reuseable / sewing

October 8, 2013

Nautilus Wearable Art Design

Here is my stage debut wearing my Nautilus wearable art piece at the ManneqArt gala last Sunday. It was really fun being a deep sea creature for a night. I felt regal and strong yet graceful because of the flowing tentacles. Click here to see how I made this design.… Read more