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19
Sep

Projects & Tutorials: Plastic Bag Bowls

by jeney

supercyclersarego has posted what I think may be the best use of those old plastic bags.  Heck, I may go buy some groceries on my non-grocery-shopping day just so I can bribe the bagger for some extra bags, because I need to make these STAT.

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18
Sep

Jeney: Call of Duty

by the upcycler
All the kids in the class at church tonight were drawing castles. Frank was drawing snipers on top of the castles.

Too much Call of Duty.

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17
Sep

Upcycled Lighting: Fabric Lamp

by the upcycler

fabric lamp

How cute would this be in a reading corner or a nursery – don’t answer, it’s rhetorical.

Check out lifeinaflash.

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14
Sep

Upcycled Fashion: …An Homage to Family

by the upcycler

photo watchesMaybe you have an old broken but priceless watch that  that just sits in a drawer of your jewelry box –  I love this idea, it’s honoring, practical and altogether lovely.

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14
Sep

Puppy Bed

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Puppy BedHow cute is this?

Found it at one of my favorites; curbly.

 

 

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13
Sep

Upcycled Fashion: Monopoly Charm Bracelet

by the upcycler

monopoly charm bracelet

I’ve never in my life played a game of Monopoly where I didn’t have to pretend at least once that I wasn’t a poor sport.

But this bracelet idea? Love it!

Found it at oursecondhandlife.

And just for fun – check out Monopoly Game Piece Theory – very scientific!

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12
Sep

Upcycled Garden: Salt Shaker for Seed Planter

by the upcycler

These would be so cute stored on a rustic spice rack – Brilliant!

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11
Sep

Jeney: Foxy Lady

by the upcycler

Frank, after some (playfully) rude comments: Mom, can you get something for me?

Me: Can you speak more nicely?

Frank: Yes. So get it…

Me: That isn’t nice.

Frank: …foxy lady.

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10
Sep

Upcycled Fashion: Karate Belt? Yes Sir!

by the upcycler

karate belt

Practical use for your martial arts belts – such a great idea!

A big thank you to greenmoxie for sharing this with us.

Interested in earning your own belts? I highly recommend Hauths Family Taekwondo to all my local friends.

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08
Sep

Upcycled for a Cause: Bunker Gear Wallets

by the upcycler

Rethink Recycle, Upcycled Fashion, Upcycled For A Cause Tags: american made, cause, design, donate, fire fighters, invest, reuse, say thank you, upcycle | Comments
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