Open House - Saturday, June 16, 2012

Well, I've decided to do it! I'm having an Open House! Saturday, June 16th, 2012. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
So readers and fans, bring your friends and tell them to bring their friends! I'll be selling Repurposed Furniture, Chalkboards, Quilts, Pillows, Purses, Antiques, Organic Lavender Items and much, much more!
If you need directions to the Open House which will be held in Mountville, PA, please leave your email address and I will email you my address.

Keep it simple.

Repurposing projects don't need to be complicated. You don't need a degree in engineering or even be that "crafty". Just use your imagination and think outside the box! It could be something as simple as planting  something in a non-traditional planter. Years ago when casinos actually used coins; they supplied plastic buckets with their logos on them to collect all your winnings. I brought home a couple of these buckets and  used them as pots for plants. They were funky and fun. You can use anything that holds dirt and water for your houseplants and even your outdoor plants. I've used mixing bowls, suitcases, watering cans, buckets, boots, toy trucks, agate wash basins - the possibilities are endless! When you were in elementary school you probably brought home vegetable seedlings you planted in a milk carton. That was repurposing! Use your imagination!

My latest really simple repurposing project has been making drink coasters out of tiles. Glue felt on the back - DONE. Functional, stylish and really easy and inexpensive.
Here is a odd shaped funnel I picked up on a recent junking trip. I love the shape of it! I wrapped some twine around it and made a cool plant hanger. I had to put a small vase in the funnel of course to hold the water for this bunch of fresh mint.

Keep it simple, follow your instincts and find new ways to use your old junk! And of course look here for inspiration!