I've always admired people with a knack for repurposing, the ones who can go to an antique store or garage sale and see endless potential in somebody else's old stuff. Kasey and Jordana Henke, the co-owners of an Etsy shop selling vintage goods, are two such people, and they've generously shared some of their ideas with us. From our video archives, here are three fun (and really simple!) repurposing projects.
MoreIt's almost summertime, and the season's catalogs are no doubt flooding your mailbox. Chances are also very good that each contains at least one product involving rope — a summer go-to that signals warm weather, hanging out on the beach, and relaxed outdoor living. It's also a readily available, affordable and durable material, which makes it perfect for projects to create at home.
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Your toilet should be really excited, or very, very afraid. Because porcelain paint pens put fun and custom DIY projects in the palm of your hand. The possibilities are endless.
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No room for a makeup drawer? Brushes getting jumbled in your bag? Looking for a pretty way to dress up your vanity? One of these clever solutions should be able to help you out.
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We're big fans of furoshiki, the Japanese art of fabric wrapping. While it's often promoted as an eco-minded method for wrapping gifts, we can't think of a better way to put some colorful fabric to use than as a carry-all for a little vino and a simple picnic!
Once a month, friends Nicole and Kelli hang out, get their creative groove on, and collaborate on a DIY project together. The past fruits of their labor include beautiful handmade watercolor paper flowers, seen here. This April, they created an equally gorgeous fabric wall hanging using an age-old batik dyeing technique.
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It's easy to call for flower delivery, but I know my mom would argue for more. Mothers! Always so demanding and thoughtless. Give in to their unreasonable requirements by doing a little bit more this May. Here are ten ideas that should put a measly bouquet to shame, and earn you a short reprieve from your mom's excessive need for attention.
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There are only a few days left before Mother's Day. The Etsy ship may have sailed, but it's not too late for a beautiful custom photo keepsake. Here are a few great DIYs, including some Instagram projects.
Oh lamps. You can be so pretty, but you can also be so boring. And duct tape. You can be so utilitarian and so ugly. It's all the more surprising and pleasurable when two uninspiring things come together to create something that looks luxurious and expensive.
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