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Spotted: Chalkboard Glass Jars

Spotted: Chalkboard Glass Jars

By Becky Striepe on August 17, 2012

Don’t you love a glass jar? Whether you just polished off some strawberry jam or a big jar of apple sauce, a quick trip through the dishwasher turns that empty from something headed to the bin into something that you can reuse for storage or even for crafting!

Category: DIY, Glassware, Home+Decor, Living | Tags: chalkboard paint, chalkboard paint crafts, crafty reuse, creative reuse, glass jar crafts, reuse, storage, upcycling

Genius: Upcycled DIY Ribbon Dispenser

Genius: Upcycled DIY Ribbon Dispenser

By Becky Striepe on July 18, 2011

Rather than toss your next empty cardboard box into the recycle bin, why not upgrade it into a DIY ribbon dispenser to organize your crafty space?

Category: DIY | Tags: cardboard, cardboard box, DIY, DIY ribbon dispenser, handmade, Organization, ribbon dispenser, storage, upcycle, upcycling

Craft Recycled: Tin Cans Upcycled for Storage

Craft Recycled: Tin Cans Upcycled for Storage

By Becky Striepe on June 22, 2011

Tin cans make for great storage, and with some crafty love they can be cute to boot!

Category: DIY | Tags: cans, Crafty Recycled, DIY, Organization, storage, tin can crafts, tin cans, upcycled, upcycling

Spotted: Bike Frame Shelving

Spotted: Bike Frame Shelving

By Becky Striepe on July 8, 2010

Whether it’s a clock made of bicycle parts or a notebook from an old inner tube, we love us some good bike-related crafts around here! While barhopping in Portland, Oregon, I spotted this awesome shelving unit made out of old bicycle frames!

Category: DIY, Home+Decor | Tags: bicycle, bike, Oregon, Portland, recycle, shelves, shelving, storage, upcycle

Reclaimed Wine Oak Storage

Reclaimed Wine Oak Storage

By LiveOAK Staff on April 17, 2008

Upgrade This beautifully simple entry way cubby unit is made from reclaimed oak staves, used in wine-aging process at California wineries.  It features a non-toxic finish, and a recycled plywood core held together with non-toxic glue.  This is just one of the many eco-friendly designs from Cliff Spencer.  

Category: Furniture | Tags: Furniture, reclaimed wood, storage

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