As you may have noticed, for many of my picture frame projects, I reuse the plastic film packaging of other items (such as larger poster frames, ironically enough). There are so many uses for this plastic wrap. But I will admit, it took me a bit to figure out how to best store the plastic…
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For better or for worse, the holidays are over. That means no more holiday feasts and the ever-fun process of putting away and organizing Xmas decorations and things. One of those things you’re left to find a place for is likely excess wrapping paper. Spare wrapping paper is great to have, because you can usually…
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Messy drawers are no fun for anyone. You can clean them out, but keeping them clean is just another battle. Luckily, a little organization can go a long way. Here is an simple upcycling project that is quick, easy, and can keep down the clutter. Supplies: Empty wipes container Scissors Decorative paper Markers…
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I’ll admit it. The craft section in my house is getting out of hand. I have tons of things that I want to keep because I’ll be able to use them for something someday. Unfortunately, that means things get very cluttered and messy. This is why I am always on the hunt to find shelves….
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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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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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Cut the top off of a tissue box and use it as a stylish way to store remotes and keep them all in one place. The beauty of this is that it comes already decorated. You can use stickers, decorative tape, or paint to cover up any unwanted logos. To make a desk organizer, cut…
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I really love notebooks with cool covers. But I never want to throw them away after they are filled, because I like the cover so much. Here’s a great way to reuse those notebooks. I use mine to write reminders and grocery lists. The main supplies you’ll need for this project are: A clothespin (painted/decorated…
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I have a cat, which means I have a lot of cat-related problems, such as hair in my water cup, being woken up at 4 a.m. by a screaming feline, and getting stuck to the couch because a cute, little fluffball is asleep on my lap. Another cat-related problem is keeping my cords and wires…
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