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Easy DIY: Upcycled Denim Magazine Files
Check out how Sharon from Desert Willow Lane created some magazine files using the cardboard boxes her milk from Costco comes in! The post Easy DIY: Upcycled Denim Magazine Files appeared first on...
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10 Uses for Old Magazines
Have you got a pile of magazines laying around that you know you should recycle or donate? Before you do that, check out my list of 10 uses for old magazines! Cupboard liners – Line above your...
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Easy DIY: Create Greeting Cards Out of Recycled Items
I love what Seetha has challenged herself to do when it comes to making greeting cards! She’s decided to make all her greeting cards from recycled items! I think this idea fits in quite nicely with...
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DIY Cardboard Playhouses
Visit A Beautiful Mess to see how you can create some really cute DIY cardboard playhouses! I would have loved any one of these when I was a kid! Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d love to...
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How to Make a Milk Jug Watering Can
Do you have some eager kids that really want to help out in the garden? I think this milk jug watering can could be the perfect tool for your helpers! It’s even easy enough for kids to make...
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20 Ways to Refashion your Clothes
I know with each new season I start to feel quite anxious to add a few new things to my wardrobe. But, rather than running to the mall, why not try working with the things we already own? I’ve been...
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Easy DIY: Toilet Paper Roll Wreath
I love projects that reuse items you most likely have around the house, especially when the final product is to pretty! Learn how to create a toilet paper roll wreath using empty toilet paper rolls...
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DIY Project – Turn a Cereal Box into a Fabric Covered Picture Mat
Although the tutorial shows you how to cover a purchased picture frame mat, I think re-purposing a cereal box would work just as well! Check out Delightful Distractions for instructions on how to...
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15 Ways to Reuse Christmas Cards
Do you seem to accumulate a nice stash of beautiful Christmas cards every year? This year, I’ll be saving all our cards because I’ve found 15 ways to reuse Christmas cards! Make gift tags using the...
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DIY Upcycled Jewelery Holder
If you’re looking for a really easy and cheap upcycling project, look no further than this one! Create a unique jewelery holder in a day! I love this project because it solves some jewelery...
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7 Creative Uses for Wine Corks
If you enjoy wine, chances are you have a handful of wine corks stashed somewhere. There are so many creative uses for wine corks that you can try, so if you aren’t saving them, now is the time to...
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A Homemade Christmas Gift: Pretend Makeup from Nail Polish
Visit Kerr-afty Creations to learn how to make some pretend makeup out of nail polish! Have you got a homemade Christmas gift idea that you’d love to share with others? Submit your idea here! The...
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Repurposing Containers for Seed Starting
Now here’s a great idea for reusing those containers that grocery store roasted chickens comes in! Start your garden seeds in them! Head over to Read Between the Limes for more tips. The post...
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10 Ways to Reuse K-Cups
10 Ways to Reuse K-Cups I happen to own and love a Keurig machine. What I don’t love is how many K-Cups I’m left with for the trash. I’ve started saving them for craft time with my daughter, but those...
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7 Creative Uses for Egg Cartons
7 Creative Uses for Egg Cartons Doesn’t it seem as though everyone has an abundance of egg cartons around the home? The typical family can easily go through a dozen eggs in a week, leaving you with an...
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Turn a Broken Brooch into a Pretty Necklace
When Tanya from Dans Le Lakehouse found a pretty (but broken) brooch for 25 cents at a yard sale, she knew she could do something with it. With some chain, two split rings and needle nosed pliers, the...
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5 Creative Ways to Use Those Fallen Leaves
5 Creative Ways to Use Those Fallen Leaves Are you up to your ears in leaves? If your yard is wooded or home to numerous trees, you might find yourself overwhelmed this fall season. So what exactly can...
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DIY: Frugal Fall Bangles
Frugal Fall Bangles If you are looking to warm up your wardrobe this fall, these frugal fall bangles are perfect. Easy to make and inexpensive too, they are fun to make on girl’s night or when you are...
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20 Recyclable Ways to Wrap Gifts
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, there always seems to be gifts to wrap for one occasion or another! I know that I happen to enjoy when I’m given a gift and I can tell the gift giver spent a...
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Easy DIY: Glitter Shoes
I think that creating these DIY Glitter Shoes is a wonderful and fun way to transform an old pair of shoes! See the full instructions over at Simply Whisked! Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d...
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25 New Uses for Old Things
One aspect of the frugal lifestyle is using things you already have on hand, even if they don’t work perfectly for the task. Rather than running to the store to buy something (and most likely spending...
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DIY: Turn a Dresser into a Bench
I think this is such a neat idea, turning an old dresser into a bench! Check it out on My Repurposed Life!
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Better Homes and Gardens has a neat way to reuse an old bread box. Turn a bread box into a charging station for all your electronics!
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11 Ways to Reuse Baby Wipe Containers
Do you have quite a few diaper wipe containers sitting around waiting to be put to use for something other than a wipes holder? Here are some unique ideas to help you put them to good use! Gift boxes:...
View ArticleEasy DIY: Make Your Own Nail Polish
Visit Instructables to find out how to make your own nail polish!
View ArticleEasy DIY: Make a Bulletin Board using a Picture Frame
Looking to create a simple bulletin board to help get things organized? Check out this simple DIY bulletin board project on Better Homes and Gardens! Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d love to...
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Easy DIY: Upcycled Plant Box
Check out this great upcycled plant box that Sharon from Desert Willow Lane made using empty milk containers! I’ll be saving a couple of empty milk jugs so I can make some of these to surprise some...
View ArticleEasy DIY: Serving Tray made out of a Picture Frame
Check out The Pretty Blog for a neat DIY Project. Learn how to make a serving tray out of a picture frame! Thanks, Christine! Tell me it’s not too early to be thinking about Christmas presents?
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DIY: Turn an Old Crib into a Kids Craft Table
I’m quite liking this idea on how to reuse an old crib! Turn it into a kids craft table! Check out it out over at A Little Learning for Two.
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DIY: Framed Magnetic Chalkboard Spice Rack
Here’s a neat space-saving idea for spice storage! Create a framed magnetic chalkboard spice rack using the instructions from Addicted 2 Decorating! Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d love to...
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Easy DIY: Mail Organizer
Learn how to make a simple mail organizer out of old boxes over at The Stonybrook House!
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Seetha sent along her fabulous idea for turning her daughter’s skirts into cute bags! Learn how to turn a skirt into a bag over at her blog, Life Made Happy. Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d...
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Homemade Fire Starters
How to make homemade fire starters Get your outdoor fun underway with these easy homemade fire starters using items you have on hand! Perfect for the backyard bonfire or the weekend campfire! Don’t...
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DIY Dollar Store Craft Caddy
I love this dollar store craft caddy and it’s such an easy project to put together! You could buy one that will set you back about $10 or you could have fun and whip one up in no time and paint it in...
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DIY Foaming Hand Soap Refill
We love foaming hand soap at our house. I find it lasts quite a long time and washes off hands easily. Which is great for my daughters, who love to wash their hands, but doesn’t always take the time...
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