Some of the most exciting projects on Hometalk are repurposing & upcycling projects. Hometalk members love to Hometalk about all of the ways that they repurpose and upcycle. You can find photo inspiration for repurposing & upcycling projects, or you can ask the Hometalk community for help with repurposing & upcycling. Creating stylish home décor out of repurposed & upcycled materials is good for the Earth, and good for your wallet. Share your repurposing & upcycling successes on Hometalk!
Bless the Blooms - Shabby Crosses & An Old Barn Door
Using my Shabby Chic re-purposed crosses (http://www.hometalk.com/1144579/repurposed-shabby-chic-crosses) that I made at Easter time and an old barn door, I put together a serene, neutral
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Thanks Nancy!
Antique Shopping Etiquette
Have you ever wondered if it's ok to ask for a discount in an Antique Mall?, or are you someone who always asks for a discount? I use to be the former, now I'm the latter :-). With a lot of vacationing this time of year people are looking for cool finds in other parts of the Country so I thought it might help if I gave you the general rule of thumb for most antique stores/malls.
A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp , Using My Hot Glue Technique!
This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty hot glue gun technique on the base. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
2 Hours
3.99
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Lisa Conforto how talented you ...»
Use Mason Jars to Make Simple Outdoor Hanging Lanterns!
All you need is some wire and some jars, and you are minutes away from pretty outdoor lanterns! #repurposing #upcycling #MasonJars
15 Minutes
Easy
What I Love Most About My Home Sign
Burlap is a great material for making signs. Check out one of our newest sign creations on the blog today!
Any ideas on how to re-purpose the top part only of this hutch?
I just got a fantastic deal on this hutch for a $100.00. I bought it really for the bottom part only. I plan on using the bottom part in our family room as a TV stand. But now I have the
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REUSE IDEAS FROM PAST POSTS.....From Mason Jars to Trampolines..
A variety of reuse and upcycle ideas from my Facebook page. Instructions are on the posts. Amazing and fun projects
Coat Hanger: Re-purposing an Old Door
Re-purposing is such a fun way to turn trash into something functional and beautiful. I used what was an old door and turned it into a coat hanger using some scrapbook paper, sand paper,
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New Beginnings For A Rustic Tea Cart
A neglected wood tea cart receives new life with a little bit of elbow grease and paint!
Painting a bookshelf to look distressed and old....
Can anyone please advice me on the best way to paint a wooden bookshelf(it is red at the moment....wants to be white) so that it looks old and distressed....can you reccomend any paints or methods etc? please let me know...thank you




