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Spotted: Nail Polish Key Necklace

Spotted: Nail Polish Key Necklace

By Becky Striepe on July 13, 2012

Antique key jewelry is nothing new, but I’m loving this modern twist from crafter Sugar & Cloth. The secret ingredient? Nail polish!

Category: Clothes+Accessories, DIY, Living | Tags: crafty reuse, creative reuse, jewelry, nail polish key, nail polish key necklace, repurpose, reuse, upcycling

Craft Recycled: 5 Upcycled Soda Can Crafts

Craft Recycled: 5 Upcycled Soda Can Crafts

By Becky Striepe on March 9, 2012

Reusing before recycling is always the best way to go. Luckily, there are all sorts of fun, crafty ways to reuse empty soda cans! Here are some of our faves.

Category: Craft Recycled, DIY | Tags: DIY, DIY soda can crafts, handmade, repurpose, reuse, soda can crafts, soda cans, upcycling

Spotted: Wine Box Container Garden

Spotted: Wine Box Container Garden

By Becky Striepe on January 11, 2012

I know, spring is a long ways off, but the beauty of container gardening is that you can grow your plants in a sunny indoor spot when the weather gets too cold!

Category: DIY, Living, Yard+Garden | Tags: container garden, container gardening, creative reuse, gardening, repurpose, reuse

Simple Reuse: Protect Glass with Tin Cans

Simple Reuse: Protect Glass with Tin Cans

By Becky Striepe on October 7, 2011

A few over-sized tin cans make it easy as pie to keep your precious glass safe in transit!

Category: DIY, Living | Tags: easy reuse, how to reuse cans, repurpose, reuse, reusing cans, simple reuse, tin cans

DIY: 3 Ways to Spread Green Love on Valentine’s Day

DIY: 3 Ways to Spread Green Love on Valentine’s Day

By Allison Leahy on February 8, 2011

Create your own conversation hearts, blend a berry smoothie to sustain your aphrodisiac appetite and one more suggestion to help you revel in the romance of Valentine’s day.

Category: Living | Tags: coconut, craft, DIY, free, heart, hugs, love, recycle, repurpose, reuse, smoothie, valentine, valentine's, valentines day

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