At Make Life Lovely, Laura has been coming up with ways to upcycle empty baby food jars. Her latest project is super versatile.
Candy Wrapper Jar Lanterns
August 15, 2012 By
Stacy of Re-Creations Project is the queen of upcycling and has created a social group for individuals with learning disabilities that allows them to explore their creative sides while also helping the environment. For this particular projects, Stacy’s group turned a pile of candy wrappers and glass jars into “stained glass” lanterns. The “stained glass” {…Read More…}
Easter Egg Tealight Holder
April 5, 2012 By
As you ready your kiddos’ baskets for Easter, you may find yourselves wondering how in the world you acquired enough plastic eggs to fill the Grand Canyon. Fear not because Taylor from Taylor Made has a project that will relieve you of some of your stash. Taylor painted the bottom halves of twelve eggs and {…Read More…}
Bedpost Candlesticks
March 14, 2012 By
Gail from My Repurposed Life isn’t one to throw away little scraps that are leftover from bigger projects. And why would she when she can turn those little, and seemingly inconsequential, pieces into something fabulous? These leftover cuts of bedpost may not seem worth holding onto for some… However, Gail recognized their potential to become {…Read More…}
Distressed Candlesticks
January 9, 2012 By
Heather from Larissa Hill Designs was looking at an online catalog when she found a set of distressed candlesticks. She knew instantly that she needed to transform her current trio of black wooden candlesticks and give them a new softer look. With some sanding and layers of gold, cream, and blue paint, Heather easily achieved {…Read More…}
Porch Post Candle Holders
October 26, 2011 By
On a recent trip, Debbie from reFresh reStyle kept eyeing a front porch post that was sitting with some trash. Despite the rotting bottom, she knew it could be recycled into something fabulous. After cutting the post into manageable pieces and bringing them home, Debbie had the brainstorm to turn them into candle holders. {…Read More…}
Brass Light Candle Holder
October 17, 2011 By
Most of us have probably replaced one or two of the lovely builder’s grade brass light fixtures that grace our homes. While you might be quick to throw ‘em curbside, there actually is hidden potential under that brassy exterior. Kristi from Addicted to Decorating snagged one such fixture from a home she was redecorating. {…Read More…}
