Notepad Refill

I really love notebooks with cool covers. But I never want to throw them away after they are filled, because I like the cover so much. Here’s a great way to reuse those notebooks. I use mine to write reminders and grocery lists. The main supplies you’ll need for this project are: A clothespin (painted/decorated…

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Hide ‘n’ Seek Cord Holder

I have a cat, which means I have a lot of cat-related problems, such as hair in my water cup, being woken up at 4 a.m. by a screaming feline, and getting stuck to the couch because a cute, little fluffball is asleep on my lap. Another cat-related problem is keeping my cords and wires…

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DIY Drawers

If you have looked at some of my past posts, you may have noticed a theme. I am really into organizing and storage. So of course I have run into the issue of not having enough drawer space where I want it. The solution? Make your own drawers.   Supplies: Flat box (the perks of…

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State Bottle Cap Art Decor

Want to show off some of the awesome beers/ciders/sodas/whatevers in your state? Create a cutout and brag about how awesome your state is, because of all of the superb alcohol (or non-alcoholic beverages) it produces. Perfect wall decoration for people who love beer, bottle caps, or both!   Supplies: Cardboard Writing utensil Brown paper bag Glue…

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Scarf Organizer

  This is a great organizer because it is so versatile. I use mine for scarves, but it call also by used for leggings, headbands, or other accessories.            Supplies: Toilet paper rolls Scissors Paint and paintbrush Wire hanger Decorations (I used some washi tape) Hot glue gun and glue  …

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Kitchen Sponge Storage

I absolutely hate putting wet sponges on the counter, because they get everything else wet and it’s just another thing that I have to clean. Here’s a simple, easy-to-clean solution.         Supplies: Empty detergent container Empty wipes container Scissors/ knife Hot glue gun and glue Decorating materials  (I used washi tape- whatever…

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Magnetic Baking Sheet Board

Magnetic Baking Sheet Board   When I graduated from college, I started collecting magnets from the places I went. Then I bought a house, which came with a stainless steel refrigerator… which is not magnetic. Sad day for me. Luckily, I was planning on buying new baking sheets and decieded to upcycle my old ones….

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Wine Bottle Centerpiece

Wine Bottle Centerpiece This is a super easy way to class up a surface or at least let your guests know that you like to drink wine. Supplies: Wine bottles (3) Hot glue gun Ribbon/strings/twine/belt Scissors   Clean the bottles and remove the labels. Stick them together. To do this, put a line of glue…

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Plastic Bag Holder

It may be obvious to you since I have a blog dedicated to upcycling, but I love recycling. I try to reuse and recycle as many things as I can because it saves money and helps the environment even just a little bit. One easy way to reuse things is by reusing plastic bags. You…

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Tabletop Chalkboard Accessories

I found this super cute cat chalkboard in the Halloween clearance section (for 50 cents!) and I just had to get it. Upon arriving home, I realized that the board came with chalk, but nowhere to put the said chalk and no eraser. But like the crafty crafter that I am, I devised a solution….

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