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50 Creative Ways to Repurpose, Reuse and Upcycle Old Things
Originally posted on TwistedSifter: If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of old stuff just lying around your house. It’s not doing anything but taking up space, but you’re either too busy (or...
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Thrift Store Haul–The project cupboard is now full!!
Stay tuned for the next round of projects – STARTING SOON!!! Here’s a little info about this the haul! 1. C.1930’s short boy armoire in solid oak! We acquired the short boy armoire from a local thrift...
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The first day of makeover for the Moroccan leather pouf
This is a follow up post to my thrift treasures post last week. Quick recap – I brought this leather pouf as an upcycle project for $2 from a thrift store……. here is the first day of the project. After...
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Moroccan Leather Pouf Completed
*** Click here to view the first day post. *** The second and final day was full learning and frustration with the finishing of the pouf. A lot of stitching, pulling, stuffing and manipulating I...
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Thrifty Treasures a-plenty
Today my mum came to visit and for the best part of the day we did what we do best – Treasure hunting in the thrift stores….. These are my latest treasures over the last month, inclusive of the haul...
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Upcycle racket mirrors
This weekends project was a nice simple one that involved old sports rackets and custom sized mirrors. I got the idea from an earlier re-post I did of an article on twisted sifters site entitled: 50...
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ART DECO small side board–C.1930’s
Hi Everyone, It’s been ages and for that I apologise. What have I been doing? Well I had a hospital stint and recovery has been BLAH – just sitting around reading books and sleeping mainly. However, I...
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Thrifty Haul of the last few weeks!
Shipping inspired brass porthole clock $40 Abit more than I would usually spend on a second hand clock, but this is an amazing heavy brass clock and it is so unusual! The porthole functions by...
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mid century modern–a recap on interesting furniture…
Oh boy, I think Hubby may be planning an intervention to try and curb my obsession with furniture……. I freely admit it’s getting a little out of hand – I should probably sell some stuff. But not today...
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CHALK IT UP!
Who is not having fun with the latest chalkboard art trend? If you not, then WHY NOT? I’ve recently been introduced to this young ladies amazing chalky contributions, she is a bit of a master from what...
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Dip paint inspired basket.
I have a million and one projects waiting in my project room to make a start on…… This was but one. To set the scene, I was restless and needed to do something to make the best use of my time in this...
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Bad curtains be gone!
So let me set the scene.. We move into an ageing 1950’s bungalow rental some years back. In a very nice upmarket little town, but with it’s pockets of rough areas. The house we moved into was...
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New day, new project – diy mirrors
Two DIY mirror projects Mirrors, mirrors on my wall, which is my favourite of you all? I love making mirrors and I’ve found that you can pretty much make them out of anything you want. I did a post...
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DIY build projects – coming soon…… During the short intermission may I...
You may have noticed we’ve not done any DIY building projects lately. So sorry to all the guys that follow (and ladies who enjoy DIY), we apologise a hundred times. Hubby has been otherwise engaged...
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Circa 1950’s Oak Dresser restoration project
Back in the restoration saddle, we’ve managed to turn another piece of furniture from drab and functional into a stylish statement piece. Like most of ‘our’ furniture this dresser is older than I am,...
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Thrift Store Haul–The project cupboard is now full!!
Stay tuned for the next round of projects – STARTING SOON!!! Here’s a little info about this the haul! 1. C.1930’s short boy armoire in solid oak! We acquired the short boy armoire from a local thrift...
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The first day of makeover for the Moroccan leather pouf
This is a follow up post to my thrift treasures post last week. Quick recap – I brought this leather pouf as an upcycle project for $2 from a thrift store……. here is the first day of the project. After...
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Moroccan Leather Pouf Completed
*** Click here to view the first day post. *** The second and final day was full learning and frustration with the finishing of the pouf. A lot of stitching, pulling, stuffing and manipulating I...
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Thrifty Treasures a-plenty
Today my mum came to visit and for the best part of the day we did what we do best – Treasure hunting in the thrift stores….. These are my latest treasures over the last month, inclusive of the haul...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Upcycle racket mirrors
This weekends project was a nice simple one that involved old sports rackets and custom sized mirrors. I got the idea from an earlier re-post I did of an article on twisted sifters site entitled: 50...
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