For the longest time, I had all of my paints thrown into a bin. This worked in the short term, but it was really annoying to find certain paints, because I had to go digging through the bin every time. So I came up with an easy organizational system that upcycles one of the most…
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Supplies: Bottle caps Paint Modge Podge Paintbrush Scissors Thick cardboard Thin paper bag Glue Hot glue gun and glue Pencil Plastic sheet (like from packaging- I used a plastic sleeve from some pictures I had printed and cut out the desired size) For…
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At some point in my life, I saw a tutorial for how to weave a basket out of magazines. I have now tried it three times and each time I wound up insanely frustrated with a pile of intertwined garbage (and not in a good way). It did not go well. However, in my last…
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Here are two super easy ways to organize the kitchen while upcycling at the same time.
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As discussed previously, I’m not a fan of buying tons of frames, but I love framing things. So here is a way to make your own frames with a little cardboard and some glass. Supplies: Thick cardboard Glass (I used a piece from a broken frame) Thin brown paper bag Glue Scissors Hot glue…
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Cardboard is awesome for crafting, because it is so versatile. Unfortunately, thick cardboard is not always visually pleasing. Supplies: Scissors Glue Thin paper bags (think gift/wine bags rather than grocery bags) Whatever cardboard you’re trying to make look pretty
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While frames aren’t all that expensive in and of themselves (usually), I have found that I never have the right size or can’t find a certain look I have in mind, so buying frames is often a hassle. Plus, I love framing things, which means I need a lot of frames. This adds up and…
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