Easy Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/easy/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:59:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/favicon-1-150x150.png Easy Archives - My Repurposed Life® https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/category/easy/ 32 32 Easy DIY Shadow Box from a Picture Frame https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-shadow-box-from-a-picture-frame/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-shadow-box-from-a-picture-frame/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:34:37 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=25420 Give an old picture frame a new purpose with this DIY shadow box tutorial. Make an open-front display you can change with the season.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-shadow-box-from-a-picture-frame/feed/ 25 Small Footstool Makeover with a T-Shirt https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/small-footstool-makeover/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/small-footstool-makeover/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:56:49 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=44907 It's time for the Thrift Store Decor team to get together to show you our easy thrift store makeovers! My project this month is a small footstool that I redid for the camper. On a recent trip I realized that my feet don't touch the floor while sitting at the dinette set. With the table removed, it's more like a sofa and I need a way to work on the laptop. You will love the projects from my friends!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/small-footstool-makeover/feed/ 18 DIY Rustic Fall Projects Including Thrift Store Ideas https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-rustic-fall-projects/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-rustic-fall-projects/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:57:44 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=56583 I've put together a collection of 22 inspiring rustic Fall projects for you! Home decor projects, outdoor and porch projects for fall. Many projects are very frugal being from the dollar store or your local thrift store. Lastly, of course there are reclaimed wood projects for fall.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-rustic-fall-projects/feed/ 1 DIY Spindle Candlesticks from Repurposed Wood https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spindle-candlesticks-and-more/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spindle-candlesticks-and-more/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:33:25 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2010/02/spindle-candlesticks-and-more.html Making spindle candlesticks out of bits and pieces, is not only easy-but a lot of fun! Using scraps of wood for bases, and parts of chairs, beds, and stairs . . . you will have more candlesticks than you need!

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spindle-candlesticks-and-more/feed/ 46 Easy 2×4 Bench or Stool Made From Scrap Wood https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:28:51 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=6822 Small piles of leftover lumber have a way of taking over the workshop. Instead of tossing these short 2×4 pieces, I used them to build a collection of small benches and stools. This is an easy scrap wood project that can be adjusted to fit the lumber you already have. Each bench can be a...

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-2x4-benchstool-tutorial/feed/ 27 DIY Gazing Ball out of a Bowling Ball https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:22:31 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=51456 Yay! It's my favorite time, it's time for the Thrift Store Decor Team to share their latest easy thrift store projects. This is such a popular item each month, so I know y'all love it! My friends never cease to amaze me with their creativity.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-gazing-ball-out-of-a-bowling-ball/feed/ 23 DIY Painted Suitcase https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:50:39 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=74993 How to paint an old suitcase and use it for storing crafts, sewing supplies, photos and more! Bonus! How to line it with wallpaper.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-painted-suitcase/feed/ 17 Window Coat Rack | Easy Project https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:23:16 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=31060 I saw a window project at Cracker Barrel and literally found the perfect window at a ReStore for a dollar two days later. The knobs were 50% off at the craft store. It makes a great wedding photo display hat rack.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-coat-rack/feed/ 19 Easy Window Project Fireplace Decor https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:49:57 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=55693 I have a really easy window project for you today. I was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest for my fireplace. This is sort of like a fireplace screen to use when you're not building fires. In my case, my fireplace is no longer a working fireplace.

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]]> https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-window-project-fireplace-decor/feed/ 11 Patriotic Clothespin Wreath | How to Paint Clothespins https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/patriotic-clothespin-wreath-how-to-paint-clothespins/ https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/patriotic-clothespin-wreath-how-to-paint-clothespins/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0000 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=43414 Easy tips for making a clothespin wreath. This red white and blue clothespin wreath is perfect for the 4th of July.

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