One person’s trash can truly become another person’s treasure, especially in the world of gardening. Gardening has always been a realm of all things re-used
A couple of years ago when we renovated our rental house, one of the most expensive things we did was to replace all of the old original windows from the 1940s.…
Don't throw away your old flannels. Follow our easy, quick, brilliant ideas to repurpose old flannels into beautiful, fresh new items.
Are you looking for ideas to recycle old jeans? We have selected some of the best ideas we have found so you can be inspired and make your own crafts by recycling old jeans.
I don’t know about you, but I hate throwing away old magazines. I love to have the ability to look back at spreads for inspiration, however they start piling up and take up a great deal of space. We’ve found 15 great DIY repurposing projects for all those magazines that are getting dusty. So go search in all your basement closets and start DIYing!
A blog about re-purposing vintage wood furniture, with many tutorials that include tips and tricks how to achieve the look you want in your décor.
Don't throw away your old flannels. Follow our easy, quick, brilliant ideas to repurpose old flannels into beautiful, fresh new items.
Moving blankets can be the most useful items for any family, individual or business that is moving house or other property. Here’s how you can re-use yours.
Okay, it's finally time for round two of our denim picnic blanket project. I meant to have this up Monday morning, but I ran out of jean thr...
I love to upcycle and repurpose my old jeans normally these are for things for the home but lately, I have made a couple of fashion items. From a really cool br…
Hello lovely Friends! Today I’m joining my new Furniture Fixer Upper crew to share some furniture makeovers! Can I get a woot woot?? There are six of us so be sure to look for the links to their projects at the bottom! That's like five bonus makeovers!! :D I have a fun piece to share
If you paint or refinish vintage and antique furniture, then you'll love these tips for getting rid of odor in furniture. These have been tested and work!
by Robin How have I not shared this recycled jeans denim quilt with you yet?!? It's one of my absolute favourites. It combines so much of what I love: making something beautiful and useful for
If you want to add some personal style to your favorite pullover hoodie, just add a center front zipper.
I don’t know why, but I love projects with up-cycled men’s shirts. And I recently came across a tutorial on Pinterest for some adorable little pouches made from the cuff of a shirt. Aren’t these super-cute? {via} On that same day, Lola lost her first tooth, which, of course, was a big event around our […]
We don't know what it is about tree stumps that we love so much - maybe the natural texture, the joy of reusing materials, or the fact that they're completely f…
by Robin How have I not shared this recycled jeans denim quilt with you yet?!? It's one of my absolute favourites. It combines so much of what I love: making something beautiful and useful for
Low Budget Furniture Flips Looking for some inspiration for low budget furniture repurposes that look incredible and are super budget friendly? Then this post is for you! Hi! This is Melissa. I tend to gravitate a little more toward the furniture than he does, so I thought I would compile a list of some of my favorite DIY furniture flips from some awesome bloggers! Affiliate links may be used in this post. Please see our full affiliate disclosure for more information. All of the below pieces were either found at a thrift store, yard sale, flea market, or it was a
Use recycled items to make art with this Recycled Shapes Process Art Project. Kids will have fun discovering shapes with this Process Art Project!
Do you love repurposing old things into something new and pretty? Then you'll love these book page projects!
Learn how to upcycle clothing for kids using adult clothing found thrifting. There are upcycling tutorials for boys, girls, and babies.
Tiny DENIM BIRDS These birds are made with denim pants (blue jeans). YOU WILL RECEIVE A DOWNLOAD LINK UPON CHECKOUT. 1 - Step-by-step photo instructions of DENIM LOVE BIRDS 2 - Small DENIM BIRD Pattern - The finished bird is 3 3/4” long and the wing spread is about 5" 3 - DENIM BIRD patterns - The finished bird is 7” long and the wing spread is 9" (last photo) *Denim Birds can be made with a sewing machine or by hand! Denim birds featured in the Summer 2016 Issue of GreenCraft Magazine! The Tiny birds are made with same instructions as the larger denim birds. ON SALE --3 PDF for $10 https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/256972868/sewing-projects-on-sale-any-3-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_45&frs=1 Via email... https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/256972868/sewing-projects-from-handwork-studio-pdf?ref=pr_shop knotsewbusyLizzy says: These will be such cute birds for denim or felt! I have zero problems with the transaction & cost. Everything was great! Thanks so much. :-) [email protected] Hooray, Denim Birds has been featured in Etsy Finds. Hooray, handworkstudio has been featured in Etsy Finds.
If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know I love to sew with vintage linens, so when Claudia Violette from For the Love of France asked me if I'd host a giveaway for her, I was all ears. Before I get to the giveaway, though, let me share some sewing
Classroom Made It: I've been meaning to get to this little project for my classroom for awhile now... I found the original idea on...
I get so excited when school lets out for the summer! I love having my kids at home with me, doing crafts and traveling. This year, they brought home loads of unused and slightly used
It's a season so lovely, it requires two names. And these Fall Quotes capture its wonder and beauty perfectly.
This College Exploration Lesson for elementary students includes engaging activities where students will explore their college options. The activities are designed so students can picture themselves in the future and discuss the potential of college. Activity Pack Includes: Counselor's Guide and Table of Contents Fill-in-the-blank MadLib style survey College Pennants Craft (repurpose for a bulletin board!) Myth vs. Truth Discussion Cards Love Freebies? I do a Flash Freebie every month for all of my TpT followers. Click here to follow my store and get a notification when I post the monthly freebie. Visit Bright Futures School Counseling Blog and subscribe to my email list to gain access to my FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY. You will also receive a weekly email with my latest school counseling tips, research, and freebies! Also, make sure to check out my School Counseling Podcast and follow me on social media to be the first to learn about sales and new resources! School Counseling Simplified Podcast Bright Futures Counseling INSTAGRAM Bright Futures Counseling FACEBOOK
by Robin How have I not shared this recycled jeans denim quilt with you yet?!? It's one of my absolute favourites. It combines so much of what I love: making something beautiful and useful for
Turn your old CDs and DVDs into wind spinners for the porch, patio or garden! They're gorgeous, and they spin like crazy in the breeze!
While we are all for framing something special for your abode, we totally love the look of these vintage game board game boxes as wall art! They would be so fun in a kid's room, don't you think?We couldn't let the cool packaging from our anagram tiles go to waste, and since a few of these gems were falling apart at the
Back in November, before the recent hubbub about quilt clothes needing to die, I cut up my quilt to make a coat. And I kinda really love it. I’d had the quilt for a while, tucked in the close…
Are you struggling to teach scriptures for the Fruits of the Spirit? Look no further! This three-week unit will give your preschool or kindergarten students an understanding of the scriptures on the Fruits of the Spirit with easy-to-read passages and activities. These no-prep packets are a fun and engaging way to study God's Word. Students can follow a visual story, review with picture sequencing, apply with a sorting activity, and color to visually remember the lesson. The worksheets make a great option for substitute lesson plans or morning work. They are an excellent resource to take home to share with families. It is also a helpful activity for Sunday school or Christian homeschooling. Here's What's Included 16 pages to help study the Bible 4 activities for comprehensive lesson plans Topics include: Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control The resource can also be used for students who finish early. Print off as many pages as you need to fill in the gaps in your religious instruction time. Check out the preview for a closer look at what is included with this Fruits of the Spirit Bible Lesson No Prep Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten! Why Teachers Love It ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We used Fruits of the Spirit at my school, and the children love it. They are very excited about having further resources. Thanks! - Linda C. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you. Used this for an activity at VBS at church. - Clowning around in Third Grade ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a great resource for my Sunday school children. It provided a great visual on the fruits of the spirit! - Candice P. Learn More About This Resource ★Fruits of the Spirit Worksheets ★Repurpose Distance Learning Resources ★Teaching about Faith in the Bible for Kindergarten ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Use the links below to find what you need! ★Grades 1-2 - Fruits of the Spirit No Prep Packet ★Grades 3-4 - Fruits of the Spirit No Prep Packet ★Grades 5-6 - Fruits of the Spirit No Prep Packet ★Fruits of the Spirit Google Slides - Grades 3-4 ★Fruits of the Spirit Google Slides - Grades 5-6 If you would like to get updates on NEW and CURRENT resources... ►FOLLOW me on Teachers Pay Teachers! ►FOLLOW the Teach by Faith Blog! ►FOLLOW me on Pinterest ►FOLLOW me on Facebook ►FOLLOW me on Instagram TERMS OF USE - © Teach by Faith This item is a paid digital download from my TpT store Teach by Faith As such, it is for use in one classroom only. Copyright laws also bind this item. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet is strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me if you wish to be granted special permission!
Christmas is over but here’s something to keep in mind for next year: You may want to upcycle your holiday cards with these easy crafts.
I love creating flowers for my garden by repurposing things. It's fun to have little surprises tucked away here and there. For my diy tulips all I needed was…
The easiest recipe ever for roasted red potatoes! These baby reds come out tender in the middle and oh-so-crispy on the outside, every time. Seasoned with garlic and tossed at the end with a bit of white wine vinegar, the flavor is irresistible. The perfect side dish for so many dinners, but I also love to serve these as an appetizer with a variety of dips! Everybody loves them! Make them tonight or on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's.
Everyone desires a beautiful home with updated decor, but often times decorating updates are put off for fear of financial...
There are SO MANY ways to upcycle vintage doilies- and this collection of doily crafts will have you thinking outside the granny chic box!
Crafters of all ages will love getting creative with these fun and easy projects. From handmade jewelry to science projects, paper crafts and pom-poms, these crafts for kids will delight little ones and adults alike.
Coffee grounds are excellent fertilizers for crops, houseplants and garden flowers. They are basically a concentrate of nutrients, and they are cheap, “green” and ready to use. They also smell nice, unlike other fertilizers. But
On this page: WHAT TO LOOK FOR HOW TO UNPICK OLD JEANS WHAT ABOUT THE WAIST? BENEFITS TO RECLAIMING OLD DENIM Go back to the halfmoon 101 JEANS | Sew Along HOME Harvesting, repurposing, upcycling or reclaiming denim. These are all just fun ways to describe unpicking the seams of old, used jeans so that you can use the denim for another project. In this post I will give you tips and tricks on reclaiming pre-loved denim to create your made-to-measure halfmoon 101 JEANS. Reworking and upcycling your clothing is a great way to sew sustainably and be friendly to your budget. When you harvest denim from old jeans, you are rewarded with bits and pieces – like pockets and belt loops – that are done for you, and with denim that has already been aged. This allows you to create truly unique jeans that have people asking, “Wow, where did you get those!?” To which you get to proudly respond, “Oh these? I made them.” What to look for Too-big-for-you jeans. Jeans that are several sizes too large for you will make cutting easier and less likely that you’ll have to do too much piecing together of scraps. Cool markings, like distressed edges, holes, paint splatters, fun stains, etc. This will not lead to “office wear” jeans, but it will make them funky and unique! Non-stretch denim. Remember, this pattern is meant for non-stretch denim, so you’ll need to pay attention to that when hunting for pre-loved jeans as well. I’ve found non-stretch to be more common among men’s jeans. Functional hardware. This is not really necessary but can be handy! If you have other hardware you intend to use, then you can just ignore this. But finding jeans with functional hardware might also save you a bit more money and time. How to unpick old jeans After spending hhooouuuurrsss unpicking jeans the first time I created upcycled jeans, I realized that there is a far simpler – and incredibly satisfying – way to unpick your RTW jeans. Wherever you see a chain stitch, you should be able to undo that seam by pulling one thread. It’s so fun! You need to get the thread loose at the right end, but it’s a true joy when it works. Get a little thread tail going like this (this is an older photo): I can explain it best in this little video: What about the waist? Many RTW jeans have a folded over, straight waistband, which is at a stark contrast to the curved waistband of the halfmoon 101 JEANS. There are two main options: 1) keep the folded, straight waistband and accept the gaping that will occur; 2) cut into your waistband and piece a curved waistband together. What you decide to do about this depends, of course, on your body shape. If your waist measures into a smaller size than your hips, you are likely to need to cut into the waistband I knew I wanted to keep the folded waistband of my grey jeans if possible, mainly because it had an orange button-hole that I liked. Before taking a final decision, I cut a curved waistband from virgin denim and did a baste-fit with both waistbands. straight reclaimed waistband some gaping curved waistbandno gaping I decided that I can live with this amount of gaping, so I went with the waistband as-is from the reclaimed jeans. If you have more gaping, or just want to eliminate it as much as possible, you can use the instructions provided with the pattern on page 13. The larger the size you require, the easier this will be (as the curve flattens as the size increases). Cutting at the center back: Cutting at the side notches: Depending on the amount of fabric you have available to you, you may not be able to maintain the requisite grainline. This may result in a slightly less-than-perfect waistband, but this is not likely to be noticeable to the untrained eye thanks to the interfacing that you'll be applying. Most important is that it sits comfortably on you. If you opt for the straight waistband (as reclaimed from your old jeans), and keep the fold at the top, as I did with my grey jeans, you'll need to modify how you attach the waistband. When you get to Step 14: Prep + Attach Waistband, you will not sandwich the jeans with the main + lining waistband. Rather, you will align the waistband to the jeans right sides together, raw edges and notches matching. If you're keeping either the button-hole or the button itself, you'll want to tuck the seam allowances of the short edge around the allowances of the long seam around the waist. That's hard to describe...but here's a photo: Pin this carefully so that the stitch lines are all hidden. And then finish stitching around the waistband, finishing off the belt loops at the same time. Benefits to reclaiming old denim Pockets and belt loops are done! Reuse zipper and button (or button-hole) at the waistband Might be able to reuse button-fly Press lines may already be done for you, at the hem or seams, for example Breathing new life into something no longer in use Potentially rescuing fabric from a landfill, from being burned or from being dumped on a low-income country
