A “Puzzling” Fruit Bowl

by | Sep 16, 2018 | Upcycled

Who has puzzles with missing pieces? With a quick request for old puzzles I discovered that I know a LOT of people with puzzles they’ve either put together too many times or just aren’t using any longer. I’ve been sorting through them for certain...

Can Tab Chandelier

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Upcycled

You know those little metal figure 8 things that help open your favorite can of soda pop? You can do some pretty amazing things with can tabs! Take one look on Pinterest for can tab art and it will blow your mind. But one problem with collecting these…WE...

DIY Leather Belt Table

by | Aug 2, 2018 | Upcycled

Last summer our local thrift shop was having a going out of business sale where everything had to go. They said if we filled up plastic grocery bags they would only charge $2 a bag. What a deal! Naturally I’m thinking crafting material and went straight for...

Wallpaper Sample Lamp Makover

by | Jul 31, 2018 | Upcycled

On an evening walk before trash day I walked past a neighbor who had put a lot of boxes by her trash. In them I noticed a big book and inside the book was a collection of Thibaut wallpaper samples. What wonderful free crafting material! Thankfully it hadn’t...

DIY Brooch Art: Peacock

by | Jul 30, 2018 | Upcycled

Old brooches in your jewelry stash? Turn them into a displayable work of art! My grandmother had quite the collection of brooches that were handed down to me and I didn’t want them to just sit in a box. Instead they are now displayed together in the shape of a...