On Monday’s I usually post my thrift store, yard sale, or curb finds. Today, I wish I could tell you about my bargain’s from last week, but I can’t! I picked up about $65.00 worth of Christmas presents for Jamie (daughter) for 90% off! I was doing a little shopping at my local Meijer store…
A wire basket organizer is made from an old table top. The same project can be completed using an old picture frame. Using a table top to make a wire basket organizer I was given this old table base without legs from my neighbor Rodney. He knows I’ll take any left over junk he…
Someone tried to rescue this laminate cabinet, but it was time for another little makeover. This time with paint and chicken wire! It’s amazing what a little paint can do to change up an ugly piece of furniture.
This month I have been cleaning things out and getting organized. I just made a super cute Desk Organizer out of fence wood scraps, crib slats and left over chicken wire. It is great to keep my taxes and bills from getting lost! I am excited to share a simple picture tutorial so you can make your own!
I have a super collection of repurposed drawer projects for you. Many of them are so easy, you can be done in an hour or so. I find drawers are easily orphaned–drawers from kitchens, dressers and more! What kind of drawer do you have laying around?
I’ve had this reclaimed armoire door book shelf on my to-do list for almost a year. I finally got around to building it. The two armoire doors were missing a couple of glass panels, so I had to make a decision on what to put in the empty space. Great tips on how to build your own bookcase out of old tall cabinet doors.
Talk of the Town #115 is ready to inspire you and if you’re a blogger, ready for you to share your latest and greatest project or recipe. Please remember there are two linkups, make sure you put your share in the right place. let’s go!
Fun features included in this week’s Talk of the Town #112. Marie is taking a little break, so there are only 3 of us bloggers choosing our favorites for the next couple of weeks.
Talk of the Town #77 features a fun table made from a drawer, a jewelry display, bar stool makeover, reclaimed bench, and how to make bottle cap magnets. Our featured blogger is Quinn from Dad, What’s 4 Dinner. I hope you find something to inspire you to do a project this weekend.
It’s that time again! I hope that my American friends enjoyed a nice long Thanksgiving weekend. Jamie and Andy were here, and we did a lot of eating and shopping! We’ve still been enjoying warmer than normal temps, and I took full advantage of it today and worked all day. I’m excited to see what…
It’s Mindi again from MyLove2Create! My project today is a simple and useful repurposed cupboard door bookshelf Cuteness! I have to admit I had my doubts while building this project. But I am happy to say that I love it! Free cupboard doors I was gifted a whole kitchen of cupboard doors from a friend,…
This roundup of window projects will inspire you to think outside the box to repurpose that window you found at the thrift store or on the side of the road. Click on the links below for a complete tutorial on any of these window projects. Repurposed Window Projects Please pin this so you can find…
Using some rotted tree parts, I made some unique and fun succulent planters. The rotted areas of the wood slices were the perfect void to plant small succulents. This was an easy project, and the outcome is perfect! I love the rustic look of the succulent planters.
Hello! I am happy to be back here at MRL! For those of you that may be new, my name is Mindi, and I blog at MyLove2Create. I love being one of Gail’s contributors. 🙂 Can you believe it is March?! Time is speeding up, and spring is just around the corner, which always makes…
You know I love easy, rustic projects that use up bits and pieces. I have not just one easy rustic frame, not two, but THREE frame projects. I have a lot of old fencing that isn’t prime quality for my Etsy shop signs. Taking the fence board on a ride through the table saw…
Since it’s been 2 years since I went to Glendale, I had a LOT of stuff. My goal was to rehome my stuff to people who appreciate it. I priced my items to sell. I rented 2 booths and they were both pretty full. I really am clueless about how to set up and display…
This post is going to show you how to use a repurposed tv to make a new and useful piece of furniture. This is one of many t.v. cabinets I recently picked up at my local Habitat ReStore over the Summer. Here you can see them all lined up ready to be…
Wow, what a fun and quick trip to Nashville this past weekend to do a craft show, Making Merry in Berry Hill. Jamie and I arrived around 8 am Saturday morning and got busy unloading and setting up. Jamie had some vintage Christmas items. I heard her say a couple of time to young people…
Do you remember this haul from last month at the Hardin County Habitat Restore? This plastic cabinet was part of my painting marathon using my diy chalk paint in my HomeRight Finish Max. After priming, I decided I should remove this lower shelf, it was really too low to the bottom. I patched,…
Happy Thursday to ya!! 🙂 It’s time for another party! Link up, get featured!
Given the nature of my business I move a LOT of furniture by myself. It’s amazing what you can do if you have the right tools. *this post contains affiliate links* I picked up these four smallfurniture dollies at Home Depot. They were a special deal, my store no longer has these. I put a scrap…
I was inspired by Susan’s faux ladder, and I knew I just had to make one to use as a craft display. How to make a Ladder for Craft Display How to use crib spindles I raided my stash of spindles, and purchased some 1×2’s from The Home Depot. I need to drill holes…
How to make a craft fair display Do you remember the vintage screen door I repurposed for my upcoming craft show? I will display it atop a table to showcase my Etsy signs. It will be tall, so I needed something else to take up the rest of the room on the table. I…
I have a fun project for you today. I changed out the screen from a vintage storm door with chicken wire. I am taking part in a huge Flea Market show in Louisville over the 4 day Memorial Day weekend. I am not exactly sure what all I’m taking, but I will be be selling…
Last week there was a little snafu with the party. I hope I have my act together tonight, but I make no promises. 🙂 Globes used as lamp shades Make your own keep calm poster DIY Wainscoting on the breakfast bar Woodland themed (stenciled) dresser/buffet Pretty Dr. Seuss Nursery Dresser DIY Chalkboard Easel Your favorite:…
First, a short tutorial on enlarging a pattern. I can’t paint freehand. I wanted to do a Fleur-de-lis , but didn’t want to try to do it without a pattern. I found an image online using google images. I printed it on card stock, and cut it out. In this photo, you can see that…
Gallery year 1 is a compilation of all the projects from My Repurposed Life, the first year. Some of the pictures aren’t the best. The blogging business was very new to me and in some instances I took the photos not knowing that I would ever write a blog. I just took them for my…
I’ve put together a bunch of pictures of my projects. If you click on a picture it will take you to the original post where you can see before pictures, and tutorials. If you have any questions or comments let me know. Enjoy! gail Linking to: I…
I’ve put together a bunch of pictures of my projects. If you click on a picture it will take you to the original post where you can see before pictures, and tutorials. If you have any questions or comments let me know. Enjoy! gail
I’ve put together a bunch of pictures of my projects. If you click on a picture it will take you to the original post where you can see before pictures, and tutorials. If you have any questions or comments let me know. Enjoy! gail I appreciate you reading my blog in your…
