Reduce, Reuse, UPcycle!

School Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:16:00 +0000

This my be my most favorite men's dress shirt transformation I have ever seen. Girl, Inspired made this absolutely adorable school dress for her daughter. I want one. To get the details, check out Girl, Inspired.

Pallet Daybed

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:34:00 +0000

If you have a plethora of pallets, you must make this gorgeous pallet daybed from La Famille. It doesn't look like it would be too difficult, which is super good news for me. To get the details, be sure to check out La Famille.

Desk to Vanity

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 03:10:00 +0000

I love this desk turned vanity project. My Decoupaged Life just added a bit of paint and personality. I need to be on the look out for a desk that I can do this to. To get the details, be sure to check out My Decoupaged Life.

Dress Makeover

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:51:00 +0000

This super cute summer dress started out as a not so cute 90's cast off. Simply Step Back gave it a little love, and one dress makeover later ended up with this baby, perfect for hot summer days. To get the details, check out Simply Step Back.

Men's Button Down to Onesie

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:30:00 +0000

The next time your hubby is done with one of his shirts, don't throw it out. Do what Feathers Flights did and turn it into a button down onesie for that cute little baby in your life! Little boys in button downs are just about the cutest things ever. Only out done by ruffle bum onesies! Find out more about this onesie from Feathers Flights.

Mason Jar Vase

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:25:00 +0000

This would be a perfect centerpiece for a spring brunch or a wedding. Hey Gorgeous created these beautiful mason jar vases with a little bit of twine. To see how she did it check out Hey Gorgeous.

Spring Jars

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:16:00 +0000

If there isn't enough spring outside for you, bring a little inside! Follow the example of My Side of Life and create some spring globes from empty jars. They don't have to be mason jars, either. Any kind of jar will work. To see how, check out My Side of Life.

Wrapping Paper Centers

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000

You know those wrapping paper rolls that don't have the hard cores, just the brown paper? Well, don't throw it out, Nike from Thrive has seven different uses for it! You can wrap presents with it, use it to cover your craft space, or wrap shipping boxes in it. Find the rest of the uses out at Thrive.

Christmas Light Wreath

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Got an old string of lights that don't work anymore? Don't throw it out! Turn it into a gorgeous Christmas wreath like this one from Sarah SaturDIY. All you need is some glitter, glue and time. And then proudly display! Get the details from Sarah SaturDIY.

25 Ways to Upcycle Cardboard Boxes!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:22:00 +0000

Upcycled Organization

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:50:00 +0000

Capri Sun IPod Pouch

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Do your kids love Capri Sun? Next time you go through a box, turn the pouches into IPod holders. It's a simple and easy process, and what kid wouldn't love such an awesome case? Get the details to make your own at Four Marrs and One Venus.

Upcycled Bench

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:30:00 +0000

I love this project from Refresh, Restyle. It is a whole tutorial on how to take an old end table and a head board and turn them into a bench. And the end result is absolutely gorgeous. Take a look and tell me that you don't need one in your house! Get the details from Refresh, Restyle.

Magazine File Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:00 +0000

If you're in need of a little extra storage, look no further than your cardboard box stash. Desert Willow Lane took some Costco milk boxes and turned them into these denim covered magazine boxes. This is a great, and much cheaper way, might I add to keep clutter under control. Get the details from Desert Willow Lane.

Mini Vases

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:03:00 +0000

I have learned to never throw away glass bottles of any shape or size. There is always some way to use them! PPPaintbrushes took some empty frappuccino bottles and wrapped them with a little burlap to create this cute little vase. I love how versatile this is! Get the details to make your own at PPPaintbrushes.

Valentine Day Tins

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Need a cute and easy Valentine's decoration? Make these adorable threaded Valentine's Tins from NorthShore Days. It's a simple process and the outcome is adorable! You can make them for Valentine's day or change the pattern for any other holiday. Get the details from NorthShore Days.

Valentine's Mailbox

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:30:00 +0000

Valentine's day is coming up quick! Check out this fantastic idea for a homemade Valentine Mailbox from My Own Road. She used a garbage bag box with the perfect opening to slide love notes through. If you want to make this your project for the weekend, check out the details at My Own Road.

Sweater to Hat and Gloves

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:23:00 +0000

I love this idea from Thrive. If you have an old sweater too small for your kiddos, too small for you, or just plain unwearable, don't toss it, turn it into a great little hat and pair of mittens for your littles. Worried about stains? You have to check out Nike's clever solution to that! Get the details at Thrive.

Baby Legwarmers

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Um, it's cold. Have you noticed? Oh, so cold. And those cute little baby legs need a little extra love. Like these adorable baby leg warmers from Making Home Base. She added some cute little heart patches in honor of Valentines Day, which makes this pair extraordinarily adorable. All you need is an old sweater and a baby to wear them. Just a warning, one is easier than the other. Check out Making Home Base.

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Sweater Skirt

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Need a new skirt for the winter? Check your sweater stash before you go shopping. Brassy Apple created this cute skirt from an old sweater. It's a super simple process. Check our her simple tutorial to make your own.

Soda Can Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

I love these darling butterfly earrings from HubPages. If you are into jewelry making and hate the price of supplies, all these beauties need are a few rings, a soda can and a strong paper punch. Make tons of these for almost free! Get the details from HubPages.

Pallet Walkway

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:00:00 +0000

This is one of those projects to file away until summer rolls around again. Or, if you live in a land of perpetual warmth, go at it! This is a cute little pallet walkway from Funky Junk Interiors. If you have a section of your yard that could seriously use a walkway, this is an easy and cheap way to get it taken care of. Get the details from Funky Junk Interiors.

Get Organized!

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000

It's January, and if you're like me, the organization bug has hit. If you need help organizing those little things: crayons, post its, etc., check out these paper covered boxes from The Real Thing. She took Jiffy boxes, added some cute paper and magnets, and that's it! These would be great if you have an older student who needs some locker help. Get the details from The Real Thing.

Window Cork Board

noreply@blogger.com (Rachel Sue) — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 +0000

This window cork board is particularly awesome because it is a double upcycle. Go Mom 4 Real! She took an old window, covered it with old wine corks, and voile! Gorgeous new cork board that would look fantastic in your office, craft room or command central. Get the details from Mom 4 Real, and start saving those corks!