Since I work with Habitat ReStore so closely, I am always challenging myself to come up with upcycling ideas for some of their more commonly found items. Like these Christmas ornaments that I made for them a couple of years ago. Today, however, I decided to do the same with a vent register, which they always have in stock. It seemed like the perfect piece to use as a paper sorter of sorts; or more specifically, a greeting card holder.Read more ›
Decorative Cork Board for the Home Office
January 21, 2021 · By · 7 Comments
The picture frame section at thrift stores is full of potential treasures. Unique art to decorate your home, picture frames to upcycle or repurpose, and yes, the occasional corkboard. Since I am a notorious list-maker and note-keeper, I decided to snag one from Habitat ReStore for my desk. But, of course, I had plans on transforming it into a decorative corkboard that was just as pretty as it was functional.
Password Book from a Vintage Address Book
June 18, 2019 · By · 33 Comments
Here we go again with another upcycling idea of mine that probably doesn’t warrant a blog post. But I’m doing one anyway! I was at my in-laws’ mountain cabin and my mother-in-law mentioned that she needed a password book from an office supply store. I didn’t actually realize that a password organizer was a “thing”, to be perfectly honest.Read more ›
Decorative Thumb Tacks with Flower Cabochons and Non Toxic Glue
June 28, 2018 · By · 16 Comments
I’ll spare you from the endless details, but this Product Test Drive post was complicated and convoluted from start to finish. It all started out with my DIY cork board project; people were interested in the decorative thumb tacks that I paired it with.Read more ›
Framed Cork Board from a Picture Frame
June 3, 2018 · By · 14 Comments
I was cleaning up my Craft Room a bit and found some cork board sheets that I had snagged on a thrifting adventure in the past. I was about to put them in the “re-donate” pile (which I am CONSTANTLY adding to), but thought better of it. If I found the picture frame, I could combine them into a framed cork board to use as home office decor!Read more ›
Magnetic Memo Board from a Cookie Tray
November 6, 2014 · By · 73 Comments
If your cookie tray starts to look old, rusty, or scratched up, they can be completely reborn into an organizer of sorts! I saw this idea first in GreenCraft magazine and wanted to recreate it right away. A magnetic memo board seemed like it would be SO handy for notes, recipes, etc.
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