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Made from a vintage cutter quilt. These sweet little purse pouches are just the right size for money or cards. You could also use them to carry your lip gloss, lotion, or hair accessories in. I love the idea that this is made from a vintage quilt that was no longer in good enough shape to be used, but way to precious to be thrown out. Each pouch is lined with cute corresponding fabric and I’ve used vintage buttons and embellishments to add a decorative touch. No two pouches are exactly alike and when you order you’ll get one of these or another that I’m working on right now. *measures approximately 5 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 Most of the cutter quilts I use are hand sewn and much loved. Because they are so old there will be imperfections in the fabric or stitching. I believe this adds character to the finished product. I love that they get to be used and loved again by another generation.
In fact, there are lots of projects that you can make with the pot lid. Here are just a few to get your creative juices flowing...
Recycling Tiles: 15 Examples of Repurposed Tiles in Walls, Facades, Flooring, and Furniture
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Made from honey drums, this wall piece tells the sweet story of the people who collect honey in Northern Thailand and an interpretation of the clothing they wear. The drums can only be used a handful of times before they oxidize. In repurposing the metal, they are able to bring in an additional source of income beyond
Jan Campbell was preparing an avocado for lunch one day when she was struck by the beauty of the pit inside, an object most people throw away without a second thought. After weeks of pondering its potential, a deeply pigmented surface scratch inspired her to carve away its layers until a beautiful piece of art appeared.
Nothing breathes new life into a room as quickly and easily as a new plant baby. The best part? There are plenty of budget-friendly ways to grow new plants, including picking up plant cuttings from a friend or growing your own plants from seed. But if you’re a seasoned plant parent, you already know that finding planters to house your new fronds that also match your decor can be the most expensive aspect of the journey.
Gab Bois, from Montreal, uses mundane items from around her home to create very bold fashion statements. Her impressive artwork has been collated online by Bored Panda.
Learn how to transform an old beat up foot stool into a rustic and beautiful place to rest your feet! #DIY #furniture #repurpose #thriftstore #rustic #farmhous…
Paris based designer Yahia Ouled-Moussa reinvents old clothing or fabric into funky and functional design objects. He transforms sturdy, vintage French
Using dismembered plastic parts from old dolls and other toys, artist Freya Jobbins assembles these exceedingly strange portraits of people and pop culture icons. Chances are when viewing these you fall firmly into one of two camps: the highly amused or the highly disturbed. Regardless, it’s hard to deny the incredible amount of labor that goes into each piece, from the exploration of form and the use of color to make each anatomical amalgamation. More
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This home near Grand Lake, CO accidentally took garden decor to the next level, when a real moose wandered in, probably confusing this moose statue for a famili…
We have a pretty long growing season here in South Carolina, but I wanted to be able to get a jumpstart on lettuce, broccoli, spinach and other early vegetables…
Glass bottles upcycled and repurposed as unique home décor.
Artist Michelle Dickson has transcended the boundaries of what a self-portrait can be. In her current surrealist sculpture series, Neither Mine Nor