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Items made from recycled, re-purposed, or salvaged materials.

Green Post favors!

Wedding favor preview!!!

So excited to hand out recycled, handmade, plantable tags from Green Post!!

Josh Blackwell

I'm having a "why didn't I think of that" moment. Josh Blackwell turns the ultra boring plastic bag into the ultra fab carrying tote that happens to be made out of plastic.
These would be the coolest bags to take to the grocery store!

Here are my favorites...

[Josh Blackwell via design*sponge]

Valentine Light Bulb

Back in February I really wanted to post this amazing Valentine Light bulb from Design*Sponge. I didn't though because I wanted to make it for my fiance and didn't want to ruin the surprise!

I ended up making it and Aaron and I used it in our engagement photo session done by Kristyn Hogan!

Design sponge DIY...

My version below!

It's a little hard to read but I wrote "You light up my life." What a fun project it was! I learned how to gut a light bulb and definitely want to make more! Thanks design*sponge!

Back to the blog: cute DIY's!

I don't know why but lately I just haven't been in the blogging mood. 

Recently, however, there have just been too many wonderful and creative projects to pass up sharing!!

First off I really need to show you this cool bicycle chandelier. Yes, bicycle chandelier. Anyone could do this! I love the different types of bulbs and the color pallette. This looks very "anthropology," I love it.

Here are other ideas...

Plantable tags!

This is brilliant!! This would be a great gift all intself!

100% recycled tags created from gathered junk paper and cut into various shapes. They are triple pressed, dried indoors to preserve their color and hung by hemp string. Different types of seeds are mixed in the process to create lovely plantable gift tags! Great idea for a wedding too : )

Visit Green Post to see more

hooks and jars

Truly one of a kind!

I am seriously loving these adorable, decorative wall pieces. This would definitely inspire me to keep fresh flowers in the house more often!

Visit OldNewAgain's shop for more : )

DIY tin travel candle

Candle to go please!

Sweet tin candles made from Design*Sponge...they never cease to make the ordinary look chic and fabulous!

What You’ll Need:

1. altoids tins
   
2. candle wicks
   
3. wax (i used microwaveable soy wax from a craft store)
   
4. mod podge (a glue/sealant available at craft stores. it is non-toxic and inflammable
   
5. decorative paper
   
6. pencil
   
7. scissors
   
8. paint brush
   
9. wax coloring or scents (optional)
   

Instructions:

1. clean the altoids tin thoroughly.
   
2. trace the top and bottom on your paper and carefully cut out shapes.
   
3. measure the width of the sides for the top and bottom. for the bottom, measure to the bumps on the front side where the top and bottom connect. (my altoids tin is .25 in and .5 in thick) and cut a long strip in each width.
   
4. separate the top and bottom of the tin. spread a layer of mod podge around the rim of the bottom tin and wrap the strip around. press down and cut off any excess paper. smooth down the edges with your fingers to wipe off any extra glue.
   
5. spread mod podge on the flat base of the tin and place the paper over it. smooth out any bumps and snip around the sides to clean the edges.
   
6. repeat with the top of the tin. you can cover the holes and bumps and then cut them off later.
   
7. when the papers are all attached, paint a thin layer of mod podge over all of the papered part of the the tins. this smooths the edges and seals the paper to protect it.
   
8. let dry completely and reattach the two pieces. clean any glue off the inside of the tin with a paper towel and soap.
   
9. glue the wicks onto the base.
   
10. heat the wax and pour to directly below the hinges in the back.
    
11. let the wax dry. trim the wicks.
    
12. if you want, you can attach a small pack of matches to the inside of the top lid so you always have a light!
    

You're Done!!!

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memory box

I've been without internet these past couple days, hence the lack of posts. 

Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday so far : )

I'm trying to think if I have any old drawers lying around that I could salvage and turn into shadow/memory boxes!!

from craftynest :)