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Green Crafter: Upcycled Birdhouses from Gadget Sponge
Artist Brian Carlisle turns found objects into beautiful, upcycled birdhouses. Each of his birdhouse is a one-of-a-kind work of art. While the metal birdhouses are for decorative use, you can use them as a traditional birdhouse if you keep them out of direct sunlight and cold winds. How lovely would these look on a covered patio or front porch?
Brian took some time to answer a few of our questions about what he does, why he does it, and what inspires him!
Spotted: Wine Cork Plant Markers
Next time you polish off a bottle of vino, save those corks and reuse them to make super adorable plant markers!
Spotted: Mini Parks
Remember Park(ing) Day? Well, the city of San Francisco has turned the once a year event into something that businesses, and even private citizens, can celebrate every day!
Craft Recycled: Upcycled Bird House
While we were in San Francisco last week, my friend and I decided to visit the Walt Disney Family Museum. Hokey, I know, but my husband and I are sort of obsessed with mid-century design, and those old Disney illustrations really inspire me! Who knew that we’d run across awesome upcycling inspiration while we were there?
3 Gorgeous Vertical Gardens
Growing food in small spaces can be tough, but it’s by no means off the table. By making use of vertical space, you can maximize your garden’s capacity, even if all that you have to work with is a balcony or windowsill.
I’ve run across a few beautiful examples of vertical gardening in action lately, and I thought you guys might dig them, too. Check these out!
