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Here is our final project from the 6×3 curtain. (Look at all projects from 1 curtain!). Today we made these adorable drawstring bags. The curtain fabric is the top and for the bottom, Melany chose spring flowers ( it’s been … Continue reading →

Still working on re-purposing the 6×3 foot curtain. Today we made a hanging wall/door tote. The outside fabric was bought, but the pocket and the tote were lined with the curtain fabric. This handy wall tote hangs on a door … Continue reading →

Here is another project from our 6 x 3 curtain we are re-purposing.  The top of the curtain had five nice loops for hanging that we wanted to keep and use.  We decided to make a wall hanging that would … Continue reading →

This week we are re-purposing curtains. Our first project is to see how many things we can make from a 6 ft by 3 ft white cotton panel. It was an old curtain, but still in good condition. Today’s project … Continue reading →

A simple cracker box. That’s it. By cutting out the front to save the leaf print, we have a stencil for the folding grocery tote we made for our friend, Michele, and also were able to embellish some handmade paper. … Continue reading →

Re-purposed Dryer Sheets What can you do with used dryer sheets?  Here is one idea:  After you use the dryer sheet (most brands can be used more than once) store them in the glove compartment of your car.  They will … Continue reading →

Today’s re-purposing project is easy, practical and cheap! Melany went to a thrift store and bought a pillow sham for under a dollar. She cut a round hole in the front, added a few tabs for hanging and put some … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day re-purposing, part 2. (This one does involve chocolate). We eat a lot of a certain brand of French jelly. The jars are really cute and so very difficult to toss in the garbage. So, naturally, we have saved … Continue reading →

A Valentine’s re-purposing that doesn’t involve chocolate. Valentine’s day is fast approaching so we decided to create something for Anna’s Pre-K class to enjoy. We have mounds of old broken crayons.  We peeled them (and peeled, and peeled) and melted … Continue reading →

What kid doesn’t love footed pajamas? They are warm and fuzzy and just fun.  My daughter Anna loves the idea of footed pajamas but always complains that she is hot in the middle of the night.  When she asked to … Continue reading →