One of the curses (or blessings) of falling into the “short and round” category of human shapes is our love of accessories. Scarves, bags, hats, and jewelry tend to be more fun than our clothing choices. So, when I spotted this wire rack (for towels?) at the thrift store, I decided it would be ideal as a closet organizer for some accessories.Read more ›
Rainbow Organizer for Art Supplies
September 23, 2022 · By · 2 Comments
Since I don’t have kids, I don’t typically create projects that are geared towards the kiddie lifestyle. But, I decided to celebrate the new school year underway by creating some arts and crafts storage with something I found at the thrift store. Since the 64-count box of crayons was always my favorite school supply, I’m honoring that colorful memory by creating a rainbow organizer for art supplies!Read more ›
Greeting Card Holder
February 1, 2022 · By · 2 Comments
Since I work with Habitat ReStore so closely, I am always challenging myself to come up with upcycling ideas for some of their more commonly found items. Like these Christmas ornaments that I made for them a couple of years ago. Today, however, I decided to do the same with a vent register, which they always have in stock. It seemed like the perfect piece to use as a paper sorter of sorts; or more specifically, a greeting card holder.Read more ›
Decorative Cork Board for the Home Office
January 21, 2021 · By · 7 Comments
The picture frame section at thrift stores is full of potential treasures. Unique art to decorate your home, picture frames to upcycle or repurpose, and yes, the occasional corkboard. Since I am a notorious list-maker and note-keeper, I decided to snag one from Habitat ReStore for my desk. But, of course, I had plans on transforming it into a decorative corkboard that was just as pretty as it was functional.
Easy Upcycling Ideas for House Storage and Organization
January 17, 2021 · By · 4 Comments
Getting your house organized and under control is always a good idea. But the weeks following the holiday hoopla is my favorite time to really focus on it. And, of course, I use all kinds of repurposed items to get organized. And I thought you, too, might be looking for some easy upcycling ideas for house storage and organization.Read more ›
Nail Apron as a Brush Organizer
February 18, 2020 · By · 16 Comments
Even though I already upcycled something into a paint brush holder, I had an idea that I wanted to try out. And it involved a nail apron, or one of those canvas aprons that workers used to wear (or maybe still wear?) at hardware stores.Read more ›
Password Book from a Vintage Address Book
June 18, 2019 · By · 33 Comments
Here we go again with another upcycling idea of mine that probably doesn’t warrant a blog post. But I’m doing one anyway! I was at my in-laws’ mountain cabin and my mother-in-law mentioned that she needed a password book from an office supply store. I didn’t actually realize that a password organizer was a “thing”, to be perfectly honest.Read more ›
Craft Paper Storage in a Vintage Photo Album
March 27, 2019 · By · 29 Comments
Craft paper storage for my vintage ephemera (i.e., old paper stuff like labels) was not high on my list of “priority projects”. But, I spotted a vintage photo album at the thrift store the other day, and, well, fate had another plan in mind. It just seemed ideal to be upcycled into a DIY paper organizer!
Organizing Craft Supplies with a Paint Brush Holder
February 7, 2019 · By · 14 Comments
Craft room storage and organization craft supplies are a constant struggle for me, so it’s on my mind a lot. And this entire post started out when I found a flatware caddy while thrifting. At first I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it, but I realized later on that it would PERFECT as a paint brush holder.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Craft Supply Storage and Organization
January 20, 2019 · By · 16 Comments
I’m fairly certain that one of the universal truths in the crafting world is that craft supply storage and organization is a CONSTANT struggle. Whether we’re talking beads, small bottles of paint, sewing notions, yarn, or paper ephemera, there is an unending need for organizing craft supplies. No matter the material or supply in question!Read more ›
