DIY Computer Diskette Pencil Cup
Use recycled computer diskettes to make a DIY pencil holder. This fun craft is perfect for your retro tech nerds or pop culture fans.
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Repurposed Skirts, Pants & Jeans Projects
I enjoy the creative challenge of repurposing items. It’s exciting to take something that is unusable or boring and turn it into something new and beautiful. Today I’m inspired by all these more repurposed clothing projects using skirts, pants and jeans. These projects are earth-friendly, creative, frugal and make wonderful gifts. I can’t wait to get started…
Tips for Recovering from an Appendectomy at Home
Last week I shared with you 12 practical tips for recovering from an appendectomy that I learned the hard way. Those tips got me through the first five days in the hospital after my unusually complicated surgery (I had the distinction of having the most complicated appendectomy my surgeon had seen all year. Hmmph.). Once…
Repurposed T-shirts and Sweaters Projects
I adore repurposing items into new beautiful useful items. Repurposing makes me happy because it’s earth-friendly, frugal and challenges me creatively. I’m not the only one that enjoys turning old clothing items into new fun projects. These repurposed clothing projects use t-shirts, sweaters and more to create new non clothing items. This is the perfect…
Practical Tips for Recovering from an Appendectomy
Practical tips for recovering from an appendectomy or abdominal surgery, including the best sleeping position and 16 additional tips.
DIY Tie-Dyed Dish Towels
Last summer was the first time I ever tie-dyed anything. Since then, I’ve been having fun finding new household items to tie-dye. My newest favorite is DIY tie-dyed dish towels. How fun are these dish towels?!! They’d make great gifts for a recent graduate or as a cheery wedding shower gift. DIY Tie-Dyed You can…
Gift for the Fashionable Graduate
I have received a #jordwatch in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own based on my experience with the product and company. Graduation time is almost here. It can be tough finding just the right gift for your special graduate. You want to give something to commemorate their milestone and something that…
Easy Stenciled Curtains
With over 20 moves in our rearview mirror, you can imagine how many windows I’ve had to cover in curtains. I don’t even want to try to do the math to estimate the number. Trust me. It has been lots! With each new move, one of my challenges is to find stylish curtains that won’t break the…
How to Go Thrift Store Shopping and Not Feel Guilty
If you’ve hung around Organized 31 much, you know that almost every craft and organizing project I do starts with a recycled item. Often I start with an item that I already have, but I also hit the thrift stores for inspiration. I’ve had several conversations with friends who hesitate to shop at thrift stores because…
Holiday Decorating Care Package
My oldest “baby” is in her first year of college. A couple of weeks ago she asked if I could help her (Hello? Have you met your mother?! Of course I’ll help almost every time you ask). An unofficial Halloween decorating contest had developed in her dorm. Her hall did not win. They want to…