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Upcycled Colander Planter

Carolina — Thu, 28 May 2015 16:00:15 +0000

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your outdoor decor this summer? This fun planter is made from an upcycled colander! Take an old colander from your own kitchen, the yard sale pile, or the thrift store, add some twine according to the directions over at Creative Savings Blog, and make your own decorative […]

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Sew Mittens from an Old Sweater

Carolina — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:00:07 +0000

I can’t knit. Or crochet. Both my mother and grandmother tried to teach me how to knit and crochet, but I wasn’t able to take to it. Which is why I love this tutorial by A Beautiful Mess on how to sew mittens from an old sweater. Because I CAN sew. And with these instructions, […]

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Turn a Freebie T-Shirt Into a Reusable Bag

Carolina — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:00:20 +0000

If you’re like me, you pick up random t-shirts. From events, charities, family… wherever. I often pair my freebie t-shirts with comfy sweats. But when the shirts threaten to take over my closet, I find other ways to use them. With the New Year, I’m committed to using more reusable bags. With just a couple […]

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Tic Tac Calling Cards

Carolina — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:00:40 +0000

I love the idea of using a giant tic-tac container as a way to keep mini calling cards. This would work great if you used adhesive paper to make your e-mail adhesive-backed for people to stick on their conference agenda, notebook, or in their address book. If you’re pinning this project, make sure you are […]

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