Category — Repurposed & Upcycled

I know. I seem to be on a black & white kick lately. Have I ever mentioned I love chalkboard stuff?  

Pretty, functional and repurposed items you can use (and re-use!) for the wedding and beyond.

DIY Chalkboard Jar Labels Tutorial by The Inadvertent Farmer
DIY Chalkboard Tea Tins by Someday Crafts
Barnwood and Chalkboard Bin
Chalkboard Pots

I am so stealing this eco-chic tabletop candle display idea from the December 2009 issue of Elle Decoration UK, via Happy Mundane. Note the clever mix of same-height clear water/wine bottles with the varied candle lengths. LOVE! Perfect for the holidays and beyond! No flowers needed

Wishing you all a warm, safe and happy Thanksgiving!
See you guys next week.
xo

{ Awesome DIY security envelope Thank You’s from d. Sharp }

As you know, I have a thing for vintage labels and colorful tins.  La la LOVE ‘em. And this DIY vintage can pretties (with tutorial) from Papier Valise is certainly no exception.

Thinking of some upcycled cans for your reception decor? This Flickr Set has got an amazing array of FREE vintage labels you can download and print.

For personal use only, folks. Here’s some of my faves but there’s a bunch more here. Enjoy!

Now this is a craft I can see myself doing in the near future! Plain glass vases or candle holders get an easy and inexpensive makeover with just a simple wrap of natural handmade paper (from cucumbers to kohlrabi, there’s endless possibilities!).  Check out the tutorial from Natural Home Magazine, found via Mod Podge Rocks.