With my burgeoning love of sewing comes a need for storage for sewing supplies. And one of the things I wanted to have was a cute, functional pin cushion that had one additional feature- secrecy. That may sound crazy, but with a cat as curious as Cottonball, a secret pincushion is not all that far-fetched. And I decided that a vintage teapot would be the perfect thing to upcycle into a DIY pin cushion that could hide in plain sight.Read more ›
DIY Hanging Bird Bath
May 12, 2015 · By · 75 Comments
Once upon a time, we had a hanging bird bath that I absolutely loved. BUT, it was plastic and impossible to clean properly. Needless to say, it didn’t come with us when we moved! Replacing it has been on my upcycling to-do list for quite some time, and I finally set my mind to making a DIY hanging bird bath. And my plan was to use a glass lid from the thrift store.Read more ›
Cottagecore Art from Vintage Floral Sheets
April 28, 2015 · By · 84 Comments
Cottagecore is all the rage right now, as is a granny chic decor style known as grandmillenial. So, I decided to make some cottagecore art that fits all of those styles by upcycling couple of vintage floral sheets. With a modern twist, of course, by creating a wrapped canvas type of wall hanging!
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Unique Plant Gifts in Vintage Soup Mugs
April 21, 2015 · By · 47 Comments
Springtime is definitely the season for parties and the need for small gifts. Bridal showers, Mother’s Day, end-of-year teacher gifts…you get the picture. While the requisite bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers is a perfectly pleasant gift, sometimes you just want something a little more unique and/or memorable. And as strange as it may sound, I have the perfect idea that uses vintage soup mugs!Read more ›
How to Paint a Purse with Angelus Leather Paint
March 31, 2015 · By · 26 Comments
Even though I don’t carry a clutch very often, I was drawn to this one I found at Goodwill. The interior was clean, the magnetic clasp worked, and the price was definitely right. BUT, I wasn’t thrilled about the color (off white). That’s when I did a little research and discovered Angelus leather paint.
Bird Cage Decor from Cage Light Covers
March 24, 2015 · By · 64 Comments
Have you ever noticed that cage light covers (especially the daintier ones) kinda-sorta resembles a birdcage? Well, as soon as I made that connection I decided to test my theory by upcycling one into bird cage decor for Spring.Read more ›
Fabric Bracelets from a Vintage Sheet
March 19, 2015 · By · 39 Comments
As a general rule, bangles don’t usually fit me very well. My wrists are, quite literally, the only dainty part of my body. Which means, the average bangle bracelet just won’t stay on. I took a chance and tried on these plastic bangles from the thrift store and was blown away at how well they fit! I didn’t care much for their appearance, but I knew I could transform them into fabric bracelets that would look more my style.Read more ›
Cloth Produce Bags for Fruit and Vegetables from Kids T-Shirts
March 12, 2015 · By · 51 Comments
Like so many other eco/cost-conscious shoppers, I love to bring my own tote bag(s) to carry my groceries home. Any time I can avoid plastic or reduce plastic, I take it! So, I decided to make some cloth produce bags for fruit and vegetables by upcycling some kids t-shirts. They are plentiful at thrift stores and on a smaller scale that is perfect for fresh produce!Read more ›
Condiment Set in a Card Catalog Drawer
March 10, 2015 · By · 43 Comments
I’ll be the first to admit that THIS project…is not really a project. It’s more of a famous store hack idea that I turned into a hot chocolate bar. Here’s the story: I was scrolling through Pinterest one day and noticed that one of my followers had pinned a photo of a condiment set from Pottery Barn.Read more ›
Doily Table Runner for Spring Decor
March 3, 2015 · By · 139 Comments
Creating a doily table runner has been on my to-do list for as long as I can remember. I always assumed I’d create one in whites and neutrals, as most doilies come in varying shades of cream. But then I started buying the occasional colorful doily- pinks, blues, yellows, greens. That’s when I decided to create a Spring table runner to show off those colorful vintage doilies.Read more ›
