Too Much time on my hands

Earth Day Thursday- 20 Upcycling Projects

Good morning to all you "greenies" out there!

Here is a great collection of fun and innovative eco-friendly recycling and upcycling ideas! I always like to see what creative types can do with regular old, "junk."

Click on the link to go to the source.

Upcycled Milk Jug Pouch

Tree Swing 

(from a broken chair)

Milk Crate Buffet

Soda Bottle Planter Wall 

Metal Canister Light Fixture

Diaper Box Bins

Vintage Suitcase Medicine Cabinet

Old Tire Planters

Found Drawer Shelves

Bathroom Bicycle Vanity

Book Lounger

Rolling Pin Hook Rack

Blender Light Fixture

Broken Chair Bathroom Shelf

Denim Jean Placemats

Old Jar Kid Organizers

Broken Fan =Working Lamp

Dresser into a Useful Kitchen Island

But, the really cute part is on the back.....

wait for it.....

Milk Crate Light Fixture

Broken Pot Planter

These projects are so inspiring to me and it is always fun to get a reminder of what beautiful things can be created from "junk."

Labels: "green", crafts, earth day thursday, projects

Earth Day Thursday- Reclaimed Wood Headboards

Buying any kind of new wood furniture is like insane to me. You can find such amazing and sturdy pieces in thrift stores, at garage sales, and on craigslist every day. A little TLC can reveal something way more unique, interesting and earth friendly than what you will buy new in a store.

I had no idea I "needed" a new headboard. But I figure if I use what I've got and rescue something from a landfill then it is A.O.K.

This is what I've got.

EH, it's close but not exactly what I want. But, when you have next to nothing for a budget, a big reno is out of the question.I even did a post on it because it reminded me of a photo in Ballard.

Then one night while relaxing and looking at some pins, I saw something that almost made me fall off of my chair.

Are you kidding me with this? Seriously? It is like my bedroom oasis dream. Cozy, natural, rustic, peaceful, tranquil.....ahhhhhhh...wait I just dozed off.

I AM GOING TO DO IT
Oh yeah I am, I just said right out loud and admitted I am going to steal this idea to the best of my ability.

I am going to somehow frame out that upholstered headboard I already have. I have about a bajillion old fence boards in my garage that my husband would love to see gone. When I showed him this picture and revealed my plan he said, "you mean all that crumbly wood with the rusty nails in it? I don't think that's for this project." HMPH...we shall see. I am going to sand some and see if I can get most of the splinters out, cause I am down with getting injured while I'm sleeping.

This got me looking at other interesting headboards made from reclaimed wood and look at all of the goodies I found. Click on the picture to go to the original post

(or to pinterest where irresponsible people pinned the ideas without correct link backs)

Mrs. Fancy Pantz

{AKA} Design

Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, Inc

Our Vintage Home Love

Camille Styles

The Rooster and The Hen

Todd Manring Designs

Salvage Secrets

HGTV

Warren And Wayne

Again, I didn't realize I "needed" a new headboard , but all it took was 1 photo and 1 second.

Now, I can't think about any other project. Every time I peek into my bedroom I think, "ugly old headboard!"

The only stipulation is if the fence wood I have doesn't work, I must use found, reclaimed, or otherwise free wood. Ideas are just flying through my head right now!

Labels: earth day thursday, inspire me

Earth Day Thursday - Use What You Got

Found some old metal rulers in a friends garage-she didn't want them-I DID!

I've been sitting on them for a while now, just waiting for something fun and I decided to make a star.

This is a total "use what you got" project. So after hot gluing the rulers to form the star, I hit my craft supplies.

I found some wire and used that to create a hanger. I also found some mini clothespins to clip on too.

I used jute to tie on a few leftover jingle bells and I scrounged some mini vintagey papers to add some character.

I popped a little hang tag on there too after stamping it with a few stars.

Cute and unique scrounged decoration:) Just want everyone wants for Christmas-hee hee-maybe just me?!

Labels: Christmas, earth day thursday

Earth Day Thursday - Eco Friendly Christmas Decor

You know how some days you are just spent....like wiped out and scatterbrained?

That is me....today.

So instead of boring you or confusing you with my mixed up thoughts, I am just going to share some lovely and eco-friendly decorations for your holiday season.