Category: Reuse

December 5, 2018

Extra Button and Yarn Gift Wrap

Use those extra buttons you have laying around the house to create a fun, whimsical yarn gift wrap design.Â I wrapped the gift in double-layered crinkled tissue, threaded the buttons onto textured yarn and wrapped the yarn around the box in a random pattern.Â I tied the yarn in a… Read more

Crafts / halloween / Reuse

October 5, 2018

DIY Halloween Decorations

Here are some of my Halloween decorations illuminated with LED lights. I love to reuse household items when ever I can especially for my Halloween decorations and crafts. My Boo box is made from a reused snack box. I cut out a window and printed BOO on translucent paper. I… Read more

Holidays / Reuse / reusing

December 30, 2017

Reusing Recycled Gift Wrap

Now that the gift giving Holidays are over, considering saving some used gift wrap and and ribbon to repurpose for the future. I love wrapping gifts with recycled gift wrap and reused items…I think it makes them more stylish and interesting. Here’s how to refresh crumpled gift wrap or ribbon… Read more

Gift Wrapping / New Years / Reuse

January 1, 2016

New Year’s Time Capsule

Happy New Year! This new year, consider making a time capsule. Create a list that includes current events in your life, your state of mind, favorite things at this moment in time and resolutions for the upcoming year. Gather photos and items of interest and put it all in a… Read more

Crafts / halloween / Holidays / Media / Reuse / TV Segments

October 8, 2015

Halloween Decorations Using Household Items

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love to create fun andÂ scary Halloween decorations to creep up my house and surprise trick-or-treaters. I also love to throw Halloween themed parties and have unusual and unexpected decorations. They serve as a great conversation piece and create a fun party… Read more

Bubble Wrap / Costumes / Crafts / halloween / Reuse / sewing

June 4, 2015

Nautilus Wearable Art Design

I created another wearable art piece for the ManneqArt Sculpture on the Human Form competition. My first wearable art piece, Snowy Owl, can be seen here. They had four categories to choose from Earth, Air, Water and Fire. I choose water. And yes, that is me modeling my design. My… Read more

gift bag / Gift Wrapping / Mother's Day / Reuse / valentine's day

May 4, 2015

SEPHORA Gift Bag Transformation

I have often looked at shopping bags that I get from various stores and thought it would be a shame to just throw them away. They are usually high quality bags with nice handles and are very sturdy. Unfortunately, you can’t just put your gift into a bag with a… Read more

Earth Day / Media / Reuse / TV Segments

April 10, 2015

Earth Day Crafts and Decorations

Learn how to made beautiful Earth Day crafts and decorations by reusing household and recycled items. I show how to make paper, cards, vases, bracelets, flowers and more all from reused and normally discarded items. I love incorporating normally discarded items to create my projects. They are have so much… Read more

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

August 8, 2014

Personalize School Supplies – DIY Ideas For All Ages

I canâ€™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 â€” 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