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
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Upcycled Fountain into Coleus Fairy Garden
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
DIY Framed Mesh Earring Holder – Thrift Store Upcycle
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
Visiting the Renninger’s Flea Market in Mount Dora Florida
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
3 Minute Refashion: Slingbacks to Flip Flops
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
Crochet Plarn Handbag – FREE Pattern
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
DIY – Make Your Own Plarn – Plastic Yarn from Shopping Bags
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