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How to Reuse it Creatively
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How to Reuse it Creatively is dedicated to reusing the heck out of everything. How many different ways can you reuse an item before you recycle it or throw it away? I'm here to find out and provide tutorials so everyone can join in the upcycling and creative reuse party.
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Coffee Cup Canvases

I have always been intrigued by artists that use alternative “canvases.” It keeps the art world and the artists within it on their toes. Art is supposed to challenge us in several ways. G...

5 days ago

Mitch Epstein sees trees.

The tree series shows the world, specifically the city where Epstein and his family live, as he prefers to see it. It also proves that you don’t have to travel far to go on a journey or to be awed by...

13 feb 12

How to REuse a Magazine to make a Bouquet of Flowers

Not that you should need a holiday to remind your honeybunny how much he/she means to you, but Valentine’s Day is as good as any to make him/her an extra special bouquet of flowers. It’s ...

11 feb 12

The birds lost their home

It was a sad day in the backyard when the upcycled CD Case Birdhouse fell and was destroyed. Construction on a new house will begin soon. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another...

09 feb 12

Creative REuse List: Soup Can

Winter always means extra cans of soup in our house.  I’ve been collecting a large amount of soup cans on my counter that are screaming to be reused!  Here are a few ideas I came up with and so...

07 feb 12

Easy Homemade Produce Wash

Even if you buy organic, you should always wash your fruits and vegetables before you eat them.  Use this simple recipe that’s easy to make at home! Ingredients for Homemade Fruit and Vegetable...

04 feb 12

John Dahlsen is someone to aspire to become.

Blue River (painting made from plastic bags) “Wow” was the first word that came out of my mouth when I first discovered the work of John Dahlsen.  It feels like the possibilities are endl...

02 feb 12

Stop that Soar Throat!

The next time you feel a tickle in your throat, try this super easy home remedy to rid yourself of it.  It won’t taste great, but drink it down knowing your throat will thank you for it.  I mys...

26 jan 12

I spied Tom Macomber’s Creative Reuse

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year “dating” anniversary this weekend by spending it in one of our favorite places, Mendocino, CA. One morning, since it is a small town, we decided to...

24 jan 12

In case of emergency, use baking soda.

Have I mentioned that Baking Soda is the coolest? The next time you take a camping trip remember to take a box of baking soda with you. If you get bit by a mosquito, use it to relieve your pain. It m...

21 jan 12

Get that stain out of my shirt!

It’s always a bummer when you spill your lunch on your shirt when your work day is only half over.  ”Whoops,” I said to myself last Friday while I was eating my salad with homemade ...

17 jan 12

Sneak Peek into my Spring Collection

Fabric design inspired by grass blades I am so excited about what’s unfolding in my studio these days.  I have decided to take a bit of a different approach to my Upcycled Unlimited Purses this...

14 jan 12

Use a Produce Bag as a Pot Scrubber

Here’s a quick tip for you.  The next time you buy yourself a sack of potatoes or onions don’t throw that nifty bag away.  Instead, cut it up into the squares and use those to clean up th...

12 jan 12

Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

I still remember my Dad getting overly excited whenever the breakfast place we were eating had orange marmalade within its selection of single serve jelly options.   He was the inspiration behind att...

10 jan 12

Creative REuse List: Tights

I have been wearing a great deal of tights this winter to keep my legs from turning purple while on my way to work. So, now, after a few months, I have a few that I can’t really get away with w...

07 jan 12

REsource: Recyclart.org

Recyclart.org is a compilation website. It groups together massive amounts of cool inspiration for creatively reusing stuff. Here’s just a taste of what you will find. For more, go here: www.re...

05 jan 12

What are your Creative REuse New Year’s Resolutions?

Happy New Year Creative RE-Users! We celebrated New Years with sparkling wine, pork chops wrapped in bacon, and mashed potatoes. I am looking forward to 2012 and all it has to offer. I wanted to ask,...

02 jan 12

Quick Tip: REuse Printer Paper

I know this sounds like an easy one, but it is an important one.  If you have a printer that can do double-sided printing always use that option.  But, if you have a printer like me, then reuse the b...

29 nov 11

Happy Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is probably my most favorite holiday.  Any day centered around food is awesome in my book.  I wanted to share a few tips on how to have an environmentally friendly Thanksgiving feast and...

22 nov 11

Quick Tip for a Drafty Door

Fall has certainly set in around here.  The drafty doors and windows in our house are starting to sing to us.  One quick idea my wonderful husband came up with is to use an old bath mat to cover the ...

21 nov 11

Creative REuse Artist: Keri Rosebraugh

Her latest work grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.  I love the combination of media and message in Keri’s art work.  If I were in L.A. I would have certainly attended her latest exh...

18 nov 11

Don’t buy clothes for a year.

I received an email this week from one of my wonderful readers requesting advise on how to keep a clothing collection going strong for a year straight.  This reader is ambitiously attempting to not p...

17 nov 11

A Turkish bank takes steps towards a sustainable business

I was excited to read yesterday that Akbank, a Turkish bank, has decided on full disclosure when it comes to it’s environmental impact. According to an article by Nathaniel Parish Flannery, a c...

14 nov 11

Top Ten List: White Vinegar

I have to say, Vinegar is pretty amazing and can be used in a variety of ways.  It is on my list of favorite staple items to have around the house. From your sink to your dog to your rugs, vinegar ha...

24 oct 11

How to Reuse a Sweatshirt to make a Steering Wheel Cover.

I drive a 1993 Jeep Cherokee.  I couldn’t imagine ever owning another car.  Ralph is perfect.  The right color, size, comfort, everything.  He’s getting up there and beginning to show his...

20 oct 11

Way to go Nike.

I was wandering around San Francisco on Saturday afternoon and noticed it was the weekend for the Nike Women’s Marathon.  I felt a bit of guilt as I watched all of the giddy women and girls run...

17 oct 11

My new obsession with fabric rings

A few months ago I posted a tutorial on one of the blogs I write for (East Bay Arts Collective) on how to make a fabric ring.  Since then I have developed a sort of crush and obsession with making fa...

10 aug 11

Two long sleeved shirts to one slouch shirt

Continuing the adventure of refurbishing my wardrobe, I have taken 2 worn out long sleeved shirts and turned them into a new patchwork slouch tshirt.   I feel like this goes nicely with a pair o...

08 aug 11

Top Ten Creative Reuse List: Popsicle Sticks

Popsicles are a summertime must have.  Here are a few ideas about re-using them when fall starts to eek its way in. Obvious answer. Make more popsicles! Over at The Mother Huddle you’ll find a ...

03 aug 11

Quick Tip: Make it yourself.

My friend was making dinner for me one night and let out a huge heavy sigh as I examined a store bought carrot curry soup box to see the ingredients that were used.  She poked fun at me and said, ...

02 aug 11

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