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From Pallet to Privacy Screen Planter!

I wanted a little privacy screen on my deck and decided a pallet would be the perfect (and free!) solution! To freshen i...

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Chrysanthemum Mirror Made With Plastic Spoons

This is one of my favorite projects that I've ever done because it proves a simple fact: Pretty decor doesn't have to...

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Wood Shutter + Shelf = Organization Station

After a trip to my local Habitat ReStore I picked up a wood shutter and piece of wood and repurposed them to help get...

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PVC Pipe Mirror

We had a ton of PVC pipe leftover from doing our yard, so I put it to good use and turned it into a great statement piec...

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Re-purpose on a dime

I love to re-purpose ordinary household items into decorative garden art. Here is a list of every day items that...

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Love Sign from Barnwood and Metal Strapping

I found this copper strapping on clearance at Home Depot and I had the rest so this is what I made. I bought 3 roll...

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Twig Ornaments: Free! Made from sticks that I found...

I gathered some tree twigs that had blown down in a recent wind storm and, using nothing but a sharp pair of pruner...

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Easy Velvety Acorns

Quick no-sew velvety acorns for an easy fall project. I've seen velvet acorns sell for $3 each. Use fall colored pompo...

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Not just another sweater Christmas stocking

How to honor both a beautiful work of craftsmanship and our ideal of a clutter-free home. Step-by-step instr...

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Twine Wreath Ornaments...jar lids repurpo...

I have done lots of decorating with jars...and now I have a BIG stash of leftover lids and rims. This is a simple id...

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Making curtain rods out of towel bars!

When I was re-doing our living room, and really thinking about every aspect of the space, I realized that I didn't like c...

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Faux Mounted Deer Head

I had an aha moment when I saw the heap of mess, broken outdoor reindeer. He had seen better days, so I repurpose...

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Garden mailbox toolshed

Had this old package sized mailbox so decided to repurpose it into a mini shed out at my vegie garden. Now everything I...

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Make Fresh Potpourri With Ingredients You Already Have

If the smell of oranges, cinnamon, and cloves make you think of winter, then this little concoction is for you.

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DIY Shabby Rustic Business Card Holders Tuto...

Since I work with reclaimed, recycled, and preloved items, especially furniture, I wanted my business card holder to refl...

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reuse (repurpose those free magnets)

Do you get those advertiser magnets? I get them on my phone books. They are usually coupons or calendars. I've been...

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Mirror "Windows"

Found these two yard sale mirrors and made a "window" on the front porch with them for only $7.00! http://pinterest.co...

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100 Year Old Door Repurposed to Headboard...

I found this old solid fir door at a yard sale for $5. All it took was 1x4 and some trim pieces together with 2x4s for legs an...

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Laundry Room Ladder Drying Rack

Jacque inherited all of her grandfathers antique window washing ladders. They come in various sizes. We decided that o...

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THE LEOPARD TIRE PLANTER

STEP I. Find yourself an old tire - preferrably w/o the rim!!

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The Little Extras on the Window Message Board

Make easy but beautiful extras to use on a bulletin board, magnetic board, and chalk board.

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Repurposed Vintage Items into Lamps and Fountains

My Husband has been making lamps from vintage items. Now he has started making fountains. - This fountain consi...

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Beach Inspired Painted Jars

To match my beachy decor, painted jars were the perfect affordable accessories.

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Reusing Grocery Bags

I'm not sure about anybody else but I've amassed quite a collection of grocery bags with the intent of reusing them arou...

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Dragonflies made using re-purposed materials. Jus...

My latest dragonflies made using radio flyer wagon,barn tin,license plates,old signs and vintage ceiling tile tin. For the...

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Bird Buffet ~ A Repurposed Bird Feeding St...

Skewering bread, suet cakes and fruit onto an old rake head gave it new purpose as a bird feeding station. There...

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Tomato Cage Ghost

After gardening season, you can repurpose those used tomato cages into a cute and easy Halloween decorati...

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Hallway mantles... they are the new rage!

One of the most confusing organizational parts of the home, the front entry. Why not make a "mantle" Sh...

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Create a flower planter from an old tire!

My future father-in-law came up with this brilliant idea over 20 years ago to cut and flip an old tire inside out and use...

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Warm up your house with some new uses for an old s...

Decorate your house with all those old sweaters that are lying around. It brings the perfect amount of warmth and textur...

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