How to repurpose your thrift store finds to save money.
Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts and upcycled, innovative, repurposed art and home décor, and the upcycled garden.
Bought this old belling piano for $120.00 for the sole purpose of making a Bar/drinks cabinet. But most say from the start, this project is not for the person looking for a quick project. You might want to search for a broken piano after you see this.
Repurposing an old piano is a creative way to get rid of your old boring piano. A piano is one of those objects that you don`t want to throw them unless
After seeing some photos of these wonderful book arches, I’ve been trying to figure out where in my library I could get away with it. I’ve saved quite a few discards for this and other …
The Upcycled Garden: upcycled garden art
How To Easily Remove Fretwork and Repurpose it for an Updated Look!
Old windows upcycled into DIY decor
Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts and upcycled, innovative, repurposed art and home décor, and the upcycled garden.
Enjoy these thrifty trash to treasure repurposed and upcycled vintage junk makeovers. From curbside to pretty home decor; see what you can do with salvaged finds.
My list of things to buy at vintage flea markets and ideas to repurpose them.
We already showcased some originals aquarium like this old iMac or Phone booth Aquarium but we could never imagine that an old piano could be transformed and
I love architectural salvage yards and stores!!! It always amazes me how much beauty is in so many of the old pieces I see there. Something like an old iron gate or vintage window can be used a beautiful piece of wall art. An old corbel or a iron clawfoot from a vintage tub can be used as a bookend or as a decorative piece on a shelf. As I look through all the great stuff the ideas are endless! Each item has a ton of character, age and tells a story. If you haven't been to an architectural salvage store yet, check the yellow pages or a local directory to find one in your neighborhood... Also, keep in mind that shopping salvaged items is considered "green" because you are repurposing (reusing) vintage items. Flea markets are another great way to find vintage pieces and often great prices.. but at an Architectural Salvage store you get to see a large collection of beautiful and unique items all in one location. My favorite architectural shop in Southern California is Architectural Salvage of San Diego. It is located in downtown San Diego. It is an easy visit since it is located just off of the 5 freeway near downtown. The above photo is from their store. I like this nicely detailed old radiator cover. With this piece I can imagine putting a wood top on it and using it as an entry hall table. It would be so stunning! It could also be used in a dining room as a small serving table. If you were decorating a small space, you could use a glass table top. The glass wouldn't feel as heavy in the room since you would be able to see through the glass to all of the beautiful scroll details. Vintage and antique radiator covers are often found made of metal or iron usually with a nice patina or painted with aged chippy paint (great for the shabby cottage chic look). The aged look adds so much character. Just wire bush off any loose paint or debri and then I recommend sealing old items with a clear polyurathane. Old barn doors.. I love them! Some would look at these and think they are junk... but they make great interior barn style sliding doors... and they add so much charm! Use your imagination and take risks in decorating. It can be so much fun... Shopping Architectural Salvage can give you ideas for things you may never think of when shopping your local home decor or hardware store. Just be willing to open up your mind and think outside the box. There are many unique treasures to be found. Most vintage items can be mixed into any decorating style. Mixing old with new is in! Until next time, Happy decorating! Diana
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I’m amazed by their creativity.
Wool scarves from the thrift store are PERFECT for upcycling into a plaid throw blanket to cuddle up on those cold fall and winter nights!
A blog about interior decorating with YOUR upcycled salvaged finds.
If you LOVE Upcycled Creations...then you have to check out today's newest collection of Upcycled DIY Projects You WILL LOVE!!! So inspired & imaginative!!!
Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts and upcycled, innovative, repurposed art and home décor, and the upcycled garden.
Today we'll share an easy way to restore wooden bowls like the ones we find all the time at thrift stores. Use your vintage wooden bowls!
Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Computer Parts: In this instructable I will briefly give you some ideas on how to reuse some parts of old computers that everyone is throwing away. You will not believe, but these old computers have many interesting parts inside. This instructable will not give ful…
Yes, you can reuse or repurpose dryer lint. Here are 13 ways to use it, from crafts to compost and everything in between.
Yes, you can reuse or repurpose dryer lint. Here are 13 ways to use it, from crafts to compost and everything in between.
Barry, a founding member of the Friday My Town Shoot Outs, is gone. Good fortune lead me to discover his blog An Explorer's View of Life early in my blogging life. He immediately became an inspiration. Although our Friday Shoot Outs are primarily about photography, I remember Barry more for his writing, his stories about his adventures with his beloved dog, Lindsay. That man sure knew how to tell a story! It has been an honour to walk alongside him and his lovely wife, Linda through his illness, to learn from his bravery, to be touched by his loving spirit. Thank you, Nan for suggesting this topic. We all loved Barry, we all want to honour his memory. I'm sure there will be as many interpretations of this topic as there are posts. We each have our own way of expressing grief. It's not something I am good at, it's something I am very private about. My grand-daughter, Georgia and I often fancy ourselves as intrepid explorers, so yesterday afternoon we set out to explore around the farm where I am housesitting, me with camera in hand and thoughts on Barry. We came to a creek crossing. An "interesting" bridge had been built to allow access to the other side when the water is too deep for a vehicle. I guess this bridge is used by a farm bike but there's no way I would attempt it. Sometimes the paths we are forced to take are not as safe and secure as we would choose. I saw the bridge as the path Barry's life took. His treatment took him along a path that may have restored him to health. Instead it was a rough path which lead him to the other side. Georgia very cautiously crosses the bridge. We looked down at the water rushing by under our feet. For the moment we are safe from the turbulent waters. A little kingfisher sitting on a power line reminded me of how Barry had flown in his very last post. His spirit is now free. Barry had a quote from T. S. Eliot on his blog. I'd like to end with another from the same source: “You do not know how much they mean to me, my friends, and how, how rare and strange it is, to find in a life composed so much of odds and ends… to find a friend who has these qualities, who has, and gives those qualities upon which friendship lives. How much it means that I say this to you -without these friendships - life, what cauchemar!”
Back in 2012 UK-based artist Tim Vincent-Smith converted two retired upright pianos into a custom staircase and loft bed. To build the structure,
Last winter I was loving all the sweater-covered home accessories I was seeing. With the days getting shorter and colder - and winter fast approaching, I set out to find some sweaters at Goodwill that I could upcycle. Mission accomplished! I found this "like-new" gray cable knit sweater for only $3! And, it's a men's large - so my plan is to get 7 projects out of it! 2 jar cozies - for lack of a better term, which I will show you below. 2 Pillows, 1 Cowl Scarf, 1 Wine Bottle Wrap, some ornaments and a partridge in a pear tree..... I found these little glass jars at The Dollar Tree, which I thought would look great covered in a gray cable knit sweater. Okay, I didn't really think that.... these were just the first things that I came across that I could cover. (I was actually searching high and low for a candle in a glass jar to use - but - I think someone broke it and tossed the evidence while I was at work - because it was nowhere to be found...I'm not blaming anyone....just sayin'...it's nowhere to be found.......) I checked to make sure the sweater would stretch around the jars. When I saw the perfect fit, I was giddy! Mr. Fix-It looked at me like I was crazy and then said "Looks like a jar in a sock." A Sock? What?.... Then he asked, "Why are you covering the jar anyways?" I tried to explain I was putting a sweater on the jar....then I had to laugh.... Some things just have no explanation other than, "because it's AWSESOME"!!!! (In all fairness, I think I did ask what he thought of it.... One of these days, I will learn....) Next, I cut the cuffs off. And secured the bottom edge with some fast-drying tacky glue. I tucked the cut edges under to give it a finished look. This glue worked great with the sweater. Here it is finished full of pens/pencils for now. Once I get my Christmas decorations out, I'll probably change it's use. They'd be great gifts full of candy/cookie mix/with a candle in them.... oh the possibilities! Rather than making two identical ones, I decided to cover a Mason Jar with the other sleeve, but this time I wrapped the bottom completely - secured it with my glue and it sits perfectly flat! Here it is, holding change, but I loved it so much I brought it to work and now it's sitting on my desk holding pens. I'm just waiting for someone to ask me why I have a jar in a sock! I can't wait to get all the other projects finished. In the meantime, it's back to Goodwill to hunt for more sweaters. Be sure to check back to see what I do next with this sweater. Sharing the love at these great Parties!
I've recently done several kitchen projects where we were limited in pantry space. The client's walk-in pantries were just way too small and weren’t working for the homeowners. What was my solution? I did this...
Living a firsthand life using secondhand things.
Make piano bar for cocktails at home using a broken piano that would cost too much to repair or move!
Get those old tires, keys, and coffee cans out of your garage and your drawers. It's time to put them to good use.
Planting outside the box. Repurposing a Dutch Oven for a succulent planter.
How to make an artistic succulent dish garden.
One man's trash is another man's treasure!
The ultimate upcycled gift guide for everyone on your list. Great unique gifts that helps you support small, purchase unique gifts, and reuses materials.
Greenhouses made with old salvaged windows.
My list of things to buy at vintage flea markets and ideas to repurpose them.
Portsmouth, UK-based artist Julie Alice Chappell works with components salvaged from old computers and video game systems to make an entire taxonomic order of circuit-based insects. From used Nintendos to DVD players, any device is fair game for her winged assemblages which she sells online via Etsy. You can read a bit more about their origins on My Modern Met. (via Permaculture) More
