Upcycle: T-shirt Scarfs

Another great use for t-shirts.... Scarfs!

Learn how to make three types of scarfs via video HERE from TheDIYDish.com

Upcycle: T-shirt Poofy Pins

Another t-shirt upcycle AND another type of flower to make :)

These are simple, just a bunch of circles attached together. While this isnt a step by step tutorial, Im sure that you will be able to figure it out from the description in the post.

These come from Someone's Gotta Pay. Find them HERE

Upcycle: Canvas Storage Bins

Have little ones around? You probably already have the main part for this project

Diaper boxes!!!!!!

If all of your littles are beyond the diaper stage..... start making some friends with babies :)

You will find the tutorial HERE from Positively Splendid

Corsage T-shirt

A fun t-shirt for you to make for yourself or your little lady.

This one is made with matching fabric, but I think it would look great with some contrasting colors as well.

The tutorial by The Crafting Chicks is HERE, on Rea Gun Ramblings

Upcycle: T-shirt Necklace

I dont know about you, but I HATE having to throw away a t-shirt just because it has a tiny little stain..... so you shouldnt be surprised that I will post any tutorial I find that uses those old t-shirts. :)

Sophie from Sisters4 has her tutorial featured HERE at Dollar Store Crafts

Upcycle: T-shirt Pom poms

HERE is a fabulous way to use those t-shirts that you just dont wear anymore :) Craftaholics Anonymous has created a great use and tutorial.

Upcycle: Paint Chip Art

Bloom 

with these great leaf shaped Behr paint chips from the Home Depot.

I think that paint chips are awesome..... and with this great shape, they are even BETTER! :)

You can see the project HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from Oops, I Craft My Pants

Organizing~ Extension Cord Holder

So... how many extension cords do YOU have lying around or crammed in a drawer? Probably quite a few, I'm guessing! ;) Here is a great idea to get you organized , and the best part?! It can be FREE or practically FREE! Wohooo! Gotta LOVE that!

Get the tutorial for this super cute and handy craft HERE

SOURCE:Idea and photo from ApartmentTherapy.com

Coffee Filter Wreath

This is the perfect wreath, whether you are a coffee-holic or not. This is one of the most inexpensive projects that you will find. And will be a great addition to your Fall or everyday decor.

Brought to you by The Little Brown House

and you will find the tutorial HERE

Check your local Dollar store first to see if they have any of the items needed:

*Foam wreath

*Brown coffee filters 

*Pins (floral or even straight pins would work)

*Ribbon (for hanging)

Seriously, cheap AND easy! Gotta LOVE it!

Upcycle: Doorknob Pumpkins

Because it's Fall and who doesnt love a project using unexpected things.... I have for you, Door Knob Pumpkins. What a great family project! The kids will love helping create these cute little decorations. 

Find the Tutorial HERE from bystephanielynn.com

Source: project and photo from bystephanielynn.com

Weekend Roundup: Upcycle for Barbie

WEEKEND ROUNDUP:
Roundup your daughters, some soda bottle safety rings, glue and gems

You KNOW that Barbie can NEVER have too many accessories.... and Zaka Life has a super easy idea to help out Barbie and her love of fashion. Check out the tutorial HERE

Source: idea and photo from Zaka Life

Weekend Roundup: Upcycle: Barbie Decor

Weekend Roundup!
Round up your daughters, some frames and old Barbie clothes.... we're getting crafty!

What do you do with YOUR old (yes vintage) Barbie clothes, you ask? Why, make some art with them of course! There is not a little girls' room around that these wouldn't look fabulous in! A must make..... even if you are crafty-challenged, you CAN make this project!

If someone didnt save your Barbie clothes for you.... this would be just as fun and CUTE to do with thrift store finds or even brand new out of package Barbie clothes too! I LOVE this idea.... if only there were more walls in my house! ;)


Find Deck The Halls' tips/ instructions HERE

Source: idea and photo from Deck the Halls

Upcycle: Cardigan

Call this an Upcycle or a repurpose.... whatever you choose, I think that you will be making yourselves a few of these. And, I'm pretty sure that you will be able to find me in this cardigan this fall, well my own slightly less frilly version.

But you MUST love how simple the idea is. THIS is made from a longsleeve t-shirt!!! A simple cut and a few stitches, and viola!
Find the tutorial from he emmylouhart blog HERE

Picture from emmylouhart

Upcycle: Paper scraps

You KNOW you have them..... all those paper scraps lying around that you just cant bear to part with.... (or is that only me?)

 

Anwho..... here are some great ways to use them up... CREATIVELY of course! 

You could use the garland for parties or every day.... just because!

http://wrenhandmade.typepad.com/wren_handmade/2010/05/sneak-peek-for-renegade.html

All photos from: Wrenhandmade

Back to School Upcycle

Although, my kids have been back at school for weeks, I know that many kids are heading back this week. And many of them may have perfectly good school gear, or maybe those plain old supplies are just no fun. Check out these easy Back to School Upcycles from The Trendy Treehouse Blog.

You CAN still use last year's backpack just change it up!
And don't think that you Moms out there don't need a little back to school upcycle pick me up too. Make yourselves one of these SUPER cute Altered/ Upcycled notebooks

Follow the this LINK for the tutorial for both of these projects plus an upcycled shirt.

Source: All photos and Tutorials from The Trendy Treehouse

Cigar Box Tape dispenser

Soooooo! I have been WANTING some Japanese Washi Tape for YEARS.... My sister showed me a website selling the lovelies probably at least five years ago.... and we were both in LOVE! But I never bought any, because neither of us had a super fantastic way to use them. Well, I'm still not sure how I would want to use them, But now I know how I want to store them. :)

Aren't those tapes just to die for?!

Hop on over to the Just Something I Made blog, where you can find the tutorial for this Tape dispenser box HERE 

And if you are NOW in the market for some yummy eye candy, here are a couple of places that you can buy the tape:

CuteTape.com

Happy Tape

Source: Photo from Just Something I Made