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Viewing category: Upcycling

Plarn Ear Saver – Free Crochet Pattern

May 19, 2020

This is a free crochet pattern for how-to crochet an easy ear saver worked in plarn, or recycled plastic bags. I have been trying to use up my existing yarn stash, rather than buying new yarn. One of the things in my yarn stash is a collection of plastic shopping bags that have holes in… Read more

Filed Under: Free Crochet Patterns, Upcycling Tagged With: 15 Minutes or Less, 6.5/K10.5 Hook, Buttons, Free Crochet Pattern, Hair Clip, Half Double Crochet, Plarn, Recycle, Teen/Woman Accessories, Upcycle

Upcycled Fountain into Coleus Fairy Garden

April 28, 2020

How to DIY a Fairy Garden with Coleuses and a Water Fountain. This post contains affiliate links for Color Street. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Last month, our theme was “Easter/Spring Front Door Decor”, and I… Read more

Filed Under: Home Decor, Other DIYs, Spring, Upcycling Tagged With: Angel, Cactus, Coleus, Color Street, Country Road 407, DIY Home Decor, Fairy Garden, Garden, Glitzburgh, Gray, Green, In the Garden, Pinterest, Red, Spring, Spring Decor, Spring DIY, Spring Home Decor, Succulents, Upcycle

DIY Framed Mesh Earring Holder – Thrift Store Upcycle

February 5, 2019

For a long time, I have used plastic canvas mesh to hold my earrings on, though it never looked this nice. Basically, I just thumb tacked a sheet onto the wall (haha!). Lately, I have been wanting to do something a little more, so I went to a few local thrift stores, and looked at… Read more

Filed Under: Jewelry DIYs, Plastic Canvas DIYs, Upcycling Tagged With: 30 Minutes or Less, Bathroom, Bedroom, Chalk Paint, DIY, DIY Home, DIY Home Decor, Earrings, Jewelry DIY, Joann, Painting, Plastic Canvas, Rust-Oleum, Thrift Store Finds, Upcycle, Wall Art

Visiting the Renninger’s Flea Market in Mount Dora Florida

July 27, 2018

I have only been to the Renninger’s Flea Market in Mount Dora, Florida twice, but it’s one of my favorites. Have you ever seen the show Flea Market Flip? Also one of my favorites! Both times I have gone to this flea market, I felt like I was at one of those big ones you… Read more

Filed Under: Living the Dream, Upcycling, Visit Florida Tagged With: El Potro, Flea Market Finds, Living the Dream, Mount Dora, Renningers, Thrift Store Finds, Vintage Finds, Visit Florida

3 Minute Refashion: Slingbacks to Flip Flops

June 2, 2017

My favorite thing to wear is slingback sandals, but if you are like me and also like to wear them, then you know that over time they get stretched out either behind the heel, or pull out of the toe part and both of these situations can be frustrating, especially if you love the shoes!… Read more

Filed Under: Fashion, Uncategorized, Upcycling Tagged With: 15 Minutes or Less, Beach, DIY Friday, Flip Flops, Sandals, Shoes, Spring Accessory, Style on a Budget, Summer Accessory, Teen/Woman Accessories, Upcycle, Women's Fashion

Crochet Plarn Handbag – FREE Pattern

November 20, 2014

For anyone looking to make a cute, new handbag and to use of some of the millions of plastic shopping bags you have around your house, here is a free pattern for you! This handbag looks great at the end of each stage – you could leave it without the buttons, and/or you could leave… Read more

Filed Under: Free Crochet Patterns, Uncategorized, Upcycling Tagged With: 10/N15 Hook, Alexandra Original Crochet, Buttons, Crochet, Earth Day, Eco-Friendly, Gift for Her, Gray, Joann, Plarn, Purse, Traveling, White

DIY – Make Your Own Plarn – Plastic Yarn from Shopping Bags

November 10, 2014

I recently moved all of my stuff from one room in my house to another room in my house. You would not believe all of the plastic shopping bags I pulled out of my closest! I would need like five or more plastic bag bag holders to house my collection – Yikes! It doesn’t help… Read more

Filed Under: Free Crochet Patterns, Uncategorized, Upcycling Tagged With: Bathroom, Crochet, DIY, Earth Day, Eco-Friendly, FREE, Home, Kitchen, Organization, Recycle, UPDATE

Hey There! I’m Alexandra!

Hey There! I’m Alexandra!

Welcome to EyeLoveKnots! My passion is crafting with a huge love for crochet & plastic canvas crafts (oh, & baking!). My list could go on for miles though. I am also a cat mom to two, and big time coffee lover.

Meet the Team!

Meet the Team!

On the left, Jessica is the maker behind Nice and Knotty, and on the right, Abby is the maker behind A Stitch Shy of Normal.

Together, they help me bring awesome crochet projects to you! Click the image to learn more about them, and get their Instagram links, where they are constantly sharing tons of crochet inspiration.

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