You know the phrase “copying is the highest form of flattery”? Well it is true, and my Large Rustic Clock is proof. My compliments go to the person who designed Pottery Barn’s Rustic Wood and Iron Clock, because I think it is awesome. In fact, I loved it so much that I decided to make my…
I am excited to share my Repurposed Crib Dog Crate. It is December! I can’t believe how fast time flies, and it just keeps getting faster. Either I am having fun or just getting old! If you follow me at MyLove2Create you may remember when I introduced you to our new puppy Sunny. Well that…
Hello, I am excited to share my Rustic Industrial Kid Chairs with you today. If you remember a couple of weeks ago I shared my repurposed cabinet doors into a desk, and I left you with a promise that I would be making the chairs to go with it. Here they are, and I am loving…
Today was a good day. It was warm and sunny, the puppy didn’t chew up the carpet, and I cleared out some of my hoard and made it into something useful. I give you, Repurposed Cabinet Doors into a Desk … Ahhh. This was a fun project for me. I think it was toss up for who…
With Six kids I not only feel completely overwhelmed with laundry (my nemesis), but toys seem to appear out of no where… and keeping them contained can be tricky. I have been really good at repurposing my empty plastic laundry soap tubs to use as toy bins, but lets face it, they only come in…
How to make a pallet top table Fall is on it’s way, and I am getting excited! The days are a little cooler, but still nice enough to sit out on the porch and enjoy the evenings. Which is something I love, especially when the kids are laughing and playing in the yard. Which brings…
I love it when people “knock off” a project from one of the big stores that most people only dream about having the funds to shop at…stores like Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, and Restoration Hardware. Just to name a few. I am guilty of such dreams, but I have never done a knock off of my…
A while back I picked up 4 drawers for free, and to be honest, I can’t remember where I got them. 🙂 Over the past few months when I would see them I would envision different ideas of how I could use them, but nothing really “clicked”. Being a busy mom, I decided that they…
Hello! It’s Mindi again from MyLove2Create. I am happy to be back sharing a cool project, and as far as building goes this one is really simple. A DIY tray stand and old toolbox make a fun statement piece, and it is useful too! I obviously have a thing for cool old metal boxes, as you can…
Entry Table Hello! I am excited to share how I built an Entry Table. It was made as a house warming gift for my sister and brother-in-law, who needed something for their front entryway. I love making gifts for people, so this was a very fun project for me! Isn’t it cute!?
As a fun summer project I have been cleaning off my back porch, which is no simple feat when it is hoarded wall to wall furniture. The reason is two fold, to make a nice sitting area for eating and visiting, and to make my husband happy. I guess it isn’t easy to BBQ when you…
Today I am excited to share a project that just might keep me sane. These repurposed curtain tie backs used to make towel hooks are making me very happy! Why, you ask? Because my kids can actually hang up their towels…instead of throwing them on the floor, and that is something to be very excited about!…
Hello My Repurposed Life readers! I am back with a very fun project today, one that is right up Gail’s Alley…Old Chairs into a New Bench.
Hello! Today I am sharing a repurposed project, old drawers into porch planters. I have seen drawers used for planters several times and loved them….so, here is my version. This project makes me super happy, and I am so glad I get to see them on my porch every day! Let me show you how…
Benches are one of my favorite things, besides crates, I LOVE crates too. This bench was sitting out with someone’s garbage in the rain, until I spotted it while driving by…. My family is finally getting past the shame and embarrassment phase of my trash digging, in fact this project was picked out of the…
Happy Friday! I am loving the nice spring weather, warm days and some delicious smelling rainy ones. Don’t you love the smell of rain? Today’s project was super simple and super needed, a perfect combination! I am sharing an upcycled cupboard door into command center. It is perfect for the small spot behind the door…
Hi My Repurposed Life readers! Obviously you love repurposed projects, and so I have a fun one today… A repurposed table top into a game box! What is a game box you ask?
Hello everyone! Today I am sharing a fun Night Stand Makeover. Let’s start with a word about free stuff. I love getting stuff for free, I mean who doesn’t right? I love creating things and so in order support my hobby, I check the free section on craigs list regularly, I am signed up for…
Happy Friday everyone! I am glad to be back! Today I am sharing my new upcycled shelf! My in laws gave us this shelf about four years ago when we moved to Colorado. It started out on the wall in my oldest boys room, but when we moved them into a different room we never…
Hi everyone, it’s Mindi from MyLove2Create again! I am excited to share a fun project today! I have always wanted to try upholstery and this was my first attempt. I have looked at upholstery fabric in the stores and I am always shocked at the price, so I decided that I could do it the…
I’m so excited to tell you the latest news here at MRL. We have a new contributor! Isn’t that exciting? Mindi from MyLove2Create will be blogging a couple of times a month showing you great DIY tutorials. I love all of Mindi’s projects, and today’s is no exception. Take it away Mindi!
Hello! My name is Mindi and I share my projects over at MyLove2Create. It is such a pleasure for me to be guest posting at My Repurposed Life! Gail is one of my favorite people and I am happy to help her out as she recovers so she can get back to inspiring all…
Hi! My name is Mindi and I am a new blogger over at MyLove2Create. I can’t even describe how thrilled I am to be guest posting on Gail’s amazing blog. She is my hero! I have been inspired by her many projects and want to “grow up” to be just like her! Today…
