Trash to Treasure projects
Debbie from Painted Therapy wanted a way to hang her curtains without spending a fortune on curtain rods. Since she doesn’t even pull her curtains closed, Debbie found that wooden towel bars were perfect for the job and could easily be customized to her purpose.
If you’re like me, you hate throwing away light bulbs but are sometimes at a loss as to how to repurpose them. Di from Giraffe Legs shares the perfect project for fall – light bulb pears!
Jami from Freckled Laundry loves to make a beeline for the white clothing racks at thrift stores. She says, “I always find the prettiest fabrics (cotton, linen, voile) with awesome details (ruffles, lace, ruching) that can be repurposed for so many textile projects.”
Linda from It All Started with Paint got this little table from the thrift store for only $5. Its transformation felt like an Olympic gymnastics competition for Linda, as it had her biting her nails and holding her breath at times to see how it would end.
Reeves from The Weathered Door has mastered the sport of hubcapping. Oh, you didn’t know that was a sport? Well, it requires exceptional speed and agility to quickly pull over on the highway, grab one of these bad boys, and then dart back to the car without getting harmed {giggle}.
It’s a familiar sight for the neighbors of KariAnne from Thistlewood Farm to see her bumping along in her beat-up pick-up truck with her latest find stashed in the back. KariAnne discovers all kinds of treasures in her country home, including this 40-pane window.
Cherryl from Dillon’s Digital Designs was driving along on her way to work when she passed this little metal cart sitting on the side of the road. It was a bit bent in places, but still good for the taking. Especially for free!
On a regular evening walk around her neighborhood, Karah from The Space Between was inspired by her neighbor’s yard debris to make some fall décor – Caribbean style. With a bit of creativity, Karah turned this dead palm leaf into a unique pumpkin.
