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How to Make a Book from an Upcycled Greeting Card
Published on February 6th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
2 commentsGreeting cards are more than just a waste of paper... Well, they are if you upcycle them!... Read More →
Published on February 6th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
2 commentsGreeting cards are more than just a waste of paper... Well, they are if you upcycle them!... Read More →
Published on January 29th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
2 commentsA pincushion is one of the easiest projects that you can make--and one of the handiest!... Read More →
Published on January 22nd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Madame de Pompadour lent her name not just to the bouffant hairstyle, but also to the practical yet lovely little drawstring wrist bags that allowed one to both wear a fancy ballgown (with no room for pockets!) and carry a lipstick and some cash for gambling with... Read More →
Published on January 16th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Here are three different methods to turn stash and found materials into journals that you can design exactly the way you've always dreamed of... Read More →
Published on January 11th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
4 commentsAsymmetry. Bold, unusual color choices. Gradients. Popular novelty trends. Remixing the classics... Read More →
Published on January 2nd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
1 commentA wine bottle cloche is a super quick and easy project, if you've got the right supplies... Read More →
Published on December 11th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
A Christmas table runner is an easy way to make your holiday table look a lot more festive, and if you stick to natural fabrics, especially stash or upcycled ones, it's an eco-friendly way, too!... Read More →
Published on December 4th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
1 commentQuilts are seasonal anyway, so if you're planning a quilt, why not indulge in some holiday cheer and make an awesome Christmas quilt? ... Read More →
Published on November 27th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
1 commentThe fact is that you could be getting a lot more use out of that hot glue gun... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
We made chewing gum for YOU, Friends. And gummies, all for your entertainment and edification... Read More →
Published on November 13th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
The best part of reusing empty wine bottles is that you won't have that big bin of them sitting out on your curb for all of your neighbors to look at on Recycling Day... Read More →
Published on November 6th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Here's an easy (and cheap!) project to spice up your holiday events... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Each project uses upcycled materials in its making, so that it's eco-friendly (and cheap to make!) and has a full tutorial so that you can easily DIY your pet its newest, funnest plaything... Read More →
Published on October 23rd, 2017 | by Julie Finn
1 commentIt can be challenging to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle when you have kids... Read More →
Published on October 16th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Could Modern Macrame: 10 Simple Projects to Enhance Your Home teach me how to make a macrame plant hanger... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
A painted rock. Because of course... Read More →
Published on October 2nd, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Is there a more ubiquitous recyclable than the glass bottle... Read More →
Published on September 25th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
3 commentsWant to make your own beautiful, wholesome olive oil lamp out of everyday materials? ... Read More →
Published on September 18th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Want to set yourself up with your own year's worth of romantic evenings and snug-inside-and-safe-from-the-storm weekends? Here's how!... Read More →
Published on September 11th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
2 commentsWhether you've got a bumpy, embossed glass, or a thin-walled beer bottle, or a wine bottle, which is made of HUGELY thick glass, you'll cut it pretty much perfectly, pretty much your first time trying... Read More →
Published on July 11th, 2017 | by Becky Striepe
1 commentA little for the counters, a little for the person cleaning the counters. Vodka combines some of the best properties from many other green cleaning pantry staples. Try these simple vodka cleaning recipes... Read More →
Published on July 5th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Check out some of my favorite things to do with rocks!... Read More →