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Fun Fabric Printing
We have always liked printing on fabric (Melany more than me). We print on our reusable produce bags using leaves, stamps or stencils. This time we wanted to use found objects to use to print on fabric. The results were … Continue reading
Going Thrifting
To some repurposing geeks like us, a thrift store can be a real gold mine. Â A store full of used items just waiting for a second life. Â We rescued seven items from thrift stores this week and repurposed them, of … Continue reading
Fabulous Fabric Find, part VI
Our next project with the fabulous fabric find is a bread bag, with warmer. First, we sewed a bag with a ribbon drawstring. Then, with a couple of pieces of the linen cut in circles, we sewed a warmer and … Continue reading
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
Wash Cloth to Make-Up Bag
Our final wash cloth and towel week project is this handy make-up bag. It is one wash cloth, cut in two, and sewn together. We lined it with plastic from a lotion gift set and the zipper is from an … Continue reading
Towel to Pool Tote
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Jeans and a Shirt to Clutch
We have long enjoyed making tote bags and have now expanded into the world of clutches. They are fun, easy and just the right size. These 3 were made from an old pair of jeans and a shirt. These and … Continue reading
Place Mat to Tote
Today’s Mother’s Day re-purposing project: Place mat to Tote Melany had this really cute place mat. The problem was she only had one. We decided to turn it into a cute picnic tote for Mom. We cut the top off … Continue reading
Plastic Easter Egg Produce Bag Decorator
Easter is long gone, but those plastic Easter eggs never go away. We have found yet another use for them. A pattern for painting. We have been working hard to get ready for the Benson Summer Fest. We will have … Continue reading
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Repurpose Challenge Day 13
Repurpose Challenge Day 13 I don’t know about any one else but packaging of any sort, especially plastic, makes me crazy.  There was a great sale on down comforters at Target last weekend that both Carol and I (Melany) could … Continue reading