Creative people are thinking outside the box this Christmas. Instead of the usual Christmas gifts for those on their gift list, they are considering repurposing - recycling - items into unexpectedly great presents! If your children have a trampoline in the backyard that they hardly ever go around … [Read more...] about Inexpensive and Inspired: Upcycled Christmas Gifts
No-Sew; Knitted Handmade Christmas Gifts
Still looking for ideas for Christmas presents? Here are a few ideas that seem fairly easy to make. Two of the ideas are for knitters and the last one is an easy, no-sew scarf idea. Take a look:Happy PetWhat is sweeter than a little stuffed “Lovey” being cherished by a small child? … [Read more...] about No-Sew; Knitted Handmade Christmas Gifts
Easy Scarf Patterns to Sew for Quick Christmas Gifts
It's that time of year! Christmas trees, gifts under the tree, Santa Claus, gingerbread houses and Christmas carols are just around the corner. It's the "most wonderful time of the year." Or, if you're like me, you've waited and waited and now you are thinking about all of those gifts that you want … [Read more...] about Easy Scarf Patterns to Sew for Quick Christmas Gifts
Make Your Own Fire Starters
I am the worst at starting a fire. There. I admitted it. My husband constantly scoffs at my attempts to start a fire without his assistance and it drives me crazy! I hate buying those fire starter logs because, come on, I'm trying to save money and warm our house with the fireplace, not spend … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Fire Starters
Upcycle Decorating: How to Decorate Your Home with Wooden Crates
Upcycling old crates can be just as fun as making pallet furniture or upcyling any other old wooden item. Pallets and Crates are sturdy and the character they acquire after years of service as shipping flats and containers make them very interesting pieces. I don't think I've ever seen an old … [Read more...] about Upcycle Decorating: How to Decorate Your Home with Wooden Crates
