Sequined Starburst Mirror
MeiJo’s Joy do a sparkly spin on the starburst mirror with this one made out of upcycled toilet paper rolls, a lid, and sequins.
holiday projects
DIY Bar from an Old Kitchen Cart
This is such a great weekend project for those who love to host! Design Sponge shows us how to make-over an old kitchen cart into a movable bar so you are always ready to host a party on a whim. A great way to up-cycle and keep the libations a flowin’!
How-To: Handlebars Bike Hanger
Cool, simple tutorial from one Kyle Wilson. Ingredients: One set drop-style handlebars, one matching quill stem, a short pipe nipple to match, a pipe flange, a few screws, and some bar-tape and -ends (or their improvised equivalents).
Re-Blowmolding Turns Pop Bottles Into Piggy Banks
[viddler id=1409630 w=580 h=330] In this video from Core77, designer Taylor McKenzie-Veal uses a toaster, a two-part wooden mold, and a bit of compressed air to turn an empty sports drink bottle into a plastic piggy bank. So much win. [via adafruit] This Little Piggy — Taylor McKenzie-Veal Design More:Homemade Blow-Molding Gun
How-To: Pill Bottle Faux Bamboo Vases
I have a massive collection of empty pill bottles that I can’t seem to let myself recycle, because I feel certain there is some cool way to use them. Thanks to Michelle of Mich L in L.A., I have a new idea to try. She created these cool faux bamboo vases with her empty pill […]
DIY Record Side Table
As the wife of an avid vinyl collector, I am all too excited about this great upcycled table tutorial by The Flourishing Abode.
How-To: T-Shirt to Ruffled Tube Top For Summer
T-Shirt revamp projects abound, and summer is a perfect time to tackle them. This t-shirt-to-tube-top DIY from Cathy of Trinkets in Bloom is an easy and quick way to transform a boxy t-shirt in to a cute, ruffled tube top that’s perfect for hot summer days. More: How-To: Recycled T-Shirt Rose Bouquet @Craftzine.com blog How-To: […]