06
Feb
Hello, Hot Stuff.
Valentine’s Day – Not the holiday typically set aside for handmade / recycled gifts, unless they’re from your 5 year-old. Or so I thought. Keep your flowers and chocolates – I totally want this.
Tag Archives: its nin
15
Jan
Upcycled Magazine Envelopes
I’m addicted to these – and I don’t care who knows it.
I love to make them and I love to use them.
09
Aug
Tin Can Robot
We were strolling the grounds of the Real Goods Solar Living Institute located in Hopland, CA this afternoon and eventually wandered into the gift shop. There are loads of amazing things and among them – a working tin can robot!
02
Aug
Plarn Grocery Bag
Plarn (plastic yarn) is made from plastic grocery bags cut into strips then crocheted to create virtually anything – In this case we’re using a grocery bag to create … a grocery bag.
20
Jul
Upcycle That Water Bottle ? Whopping 4 Bucks
At the local recycle center 80 empty water bottles will get you a whopping 4 bucks.
At the Samaritans Purse website that whopping 4 bucks will provide a child with milk for an entire week.
You Should Do It.
16
Jul
Upcycle That Water Bottle
Sock + Empty Water Bottle = Best Puppy Toy Ever!
Just insert bottle into sock – tie a knot and it’s on like donkey kong.
21
Dec
Christmas Card Ornaments
I love getting Christmas cards – I love it so much I want to marry it.
24
Oct
Goodwill Ambassador
I hate to shop, but…
? if you could find all manner of stuff you needed – everything from the brand name classic to the completely funky, and it was all arranged by item and color, in an immaculately clean shop and every time you bought something it helped people, you’d have to do it, right?
This my friends is the Goodwill store in Santa Rosa.
01
Oct
Rubbish! Reuse Your Refuse
Check out Amazon reviews for Rubbish! Reuse Your Refuse by Kate Shoup.
01
Oct
Refashioned Bags:Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags
Check out Amazon reviews for Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags by Faith Blakeney and Justine Blakeney.