I would guess a lot of my thrifting and recycling comes from growing up around antique dealers. As a result. I have more "recycled" furniture than new in my house.
from kitchen cabinets to TV stand/ entertainment center
It came from my great grandma's "summer kitchen." Before they tore it down, my Papaw moved a lot of the cabinets to his workshop and storage shed. I didn't like the top, so I had my dad make a top out of metal for it.
It came from my great grandma's "summer kitchen." Before they tore it down, my Papaw moved a lot of the cabinets to his workshop and storage shed. I didn't like the top, so I had my dad make a top out of metal for it.
from mail carts to toy boxes
I found two of these bins at a garage sale. They fit perfect under a table in our entry way/ living room and hide most of the toys.
I found two of these bins at a garage sale. They fit perfect under a table in our entry way/ living room and hide most of the toys.
A rubber band bouncy ball
The idea came from my Mamaw. Papaw subscribes to a lot of newspapers. She has several giant rubber band balls that the boys like to play with when we visit. Ours pales in comparison and isn't near as much fun.
The idea came from my Mamaw. Papaw subscribes to a lot of newspapers. She has several giant rubber band balls that the boys like to play with when we visit. Ours pales in comparison and isn't near as much fun.
from keys to necklace
When Michael's granddad passed away, I asked for a bunch of old keys he had. I really wanted to make some wind chimes out of them, but when my mom told me about a necklace she had seen made from keys, I asked her to make me one. I had some other various charms she added to it too. It made an extra special keepsake, especially since she found one of his dog tags in the box with the keys. There are still enough keys to make a wind chime... some day.
When Michael's granddad passed away, I asked for a bunch of old keys he had. I really wanted to make some wind chimes out of them, but when my mom told me about a necklace she had seen made from keys, I asked her to make me one. I had some other various charms she added to it too. It made an extra special keepsake, especially since she found one of his dog tags in the box with the keys. There are still enough keys to make a wind chime... some day.
from clarinet to lamp
My mom gets credit for this one too. I was in band for ten years. I played clarinet for about nine of them. She found someone that makes old music instruments into lamps! It isn't my because I saved mine in case one of my kids wants to become a band geek too.
My mom gets credit for this one too. I was in band for ten years. I played clarinet for about nine of them. She found someone that makes old music instruments into lamps! It isn't my because I saved mine in case one of my kids wants to become a band geek too.
Most of my recycle projects are clothing.
From Cargo Pants and tie down strap to treasure bags... I lined the inside with PUL to make them easier to wipe clean.
from XXL sweatshirt to yoga pants
(they look horribly unflattering in the picture!)
from pillowcase to skirt
from pillowcase to shirt or it could be a dress for a little girl
And finally, from men's briefs... to sports bra! I was searching to see if I could find a good pattern to make my own. I saw a description of "How to make a sports bra out of men's underwear." I started laughing and it got even worse when I saw the cheesy video!
(they look horribly unflattering in the picture!)
Of course, I couldn't resist and had to try it out for myself! I trimmed the raw edges with a t-shirt knit bias tape. I couldn't sew a straight line because I was giggling. I'm not going to model it because it fits, but not well. I really need a size small and the pair Michael gave me were mediums.
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