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Newspaper Bag to Shoe Travel Bag

Here’s another handy travel tip. Newspaper bags to shoe travel bags. There are plenty of shoe travel bags out there. But, if you want to reuse something you can use newspaper bags. They are the perfect size and your shoes … Continue reading

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Yogurt Container to Tie Caddy

If you happen to be traveling for business reasons, there are a number of expensive devices that will help keep clothes as nice as possible in a suitcase. But we say, why spend money when you can reuse something! Yogurt … Continue reading

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Place Mats to Hide-It Purse

No need to worry about losing your money or having it picked out of your pocket while you travel. We present the hide-it purse. We had some old place mats that we have been having fun turning into all kinds … Continue reading

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Luggage Tag Redo

If you are traveling this summer, we at city made, have some travel repurposing ideas for you! This first idea will help you identify your luggage. Luggage tag redo. We took random objects (plastic lids, tin lids and a piece … Continue reading

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Old Robe to Matching Bandannas

Our final pet week project once again uses Grandpa Dave’s old robe. Grandpa’s old robe to matching bandannas. Wouldn’t you love to take Fido or Patches or (insert your pet’s name here) out for a walk sporting matching bandannas! This … Continue reading

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Old Robe to Pull/Chew Rope

We are winding up pet week with some fun for pets! Grandpa’s old robe to dog pull/chew rope. We had an old robe given to us by city made Grandpa Dave. We cut strips and then braided them. Then we … Continue reading

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Vase to Fish Bowl

Want a pet that is low maintenance? We recommend a fish and  in true city made style, you can reuse something to house your fish. Flower vase to fish dish. We rarely have fresh flowers (hint city made husbands), but … Continue reading

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Old Tin to Pet Supply Container

Having a pet means you need a place to put pet “stuff”. We came up with this cute tin to store the pet treats. We had an old tin given to us by friend of city made, Heidi, and some … Continue reading

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Purse Strap to Cool Leash

For those of you who have the kind of pet that needs walking, we present old purse strap to cool leash. We took an old belt and the clips to an old purse and sewed them together  to create a … Continue reading

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Pajama Pant to Pet Hamster Sleeping Bag

Here is another post for those of you who love small furry friends.  Using a pair of very worn pajama pants, with holes in them, we made hamster sleeping bags and pillows.  Don’t worry, if you don’t have real hamsters … Continue reading

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