Over at Marty’s Musings, Marty still had one of her daughter’s outgrown Easter Dresses. It had been worn to pieces, but one day the eyelet, pretty pink sash, and tulle petticoat caught Marty’s eye and gave her an idea.
Tree Trunk Candle Holders
October 27, 2012 By
When Melissa’s husband started cutting down trees in their backyard, she made sure to ask him to save a few of the smaller tree trunks for her. Melissa, The Happier Homemaker, had been eyeing those for a special project.
Halloween Floor Candelabra
October 25, 2012 By
When Vivienne of The V Spot saw this scruffy floor lamp at a yard sale, she already had a project in mind for it. She took the old lamp home for a mere $3, and turned it into a spooky candelabra just in time for Halloween!
Glass Bottle Candle
August 25, 2012 By
Jenna from SAS Interiors had been stockpiling away the pretty blue bottles from her favorite sparkling water. Like Jenna, there’s no way I would trash one of these beauties – just too much repurposing potential there! Jenna’s first upcycling project involved creating a very cool torch-like candle by inserting a large wick and lantern oil {…Read More…}
Tea Light Candle Chandelier
June 3, 2012 By
Cheryl from Dillon’s Digital Designs found part of an old chandelier sticking out of her neighbor’s trash can and snatched it. After spray painting it a rich oil rubbed bronze, Cheryl replaced the wiring and metal pieces on each end with Goodwill glasses and tea lights. Cheryl says, “It will go above my jacuzzi tub {…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…}
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…}
Black Chandelier Candelabra
November 27, 2011 By
Gail from My Repurposed Life got an old brass chandelier secondhand with the intentions of using it in her kitchen. When she later found it still hanging in her garage, she decided to take a different route with it. After removing the electrical components of the chandelier, Gail painted it black and added candles. I {…Read More…}
