Crochet an Amigurumi Cupcake

Crochet an Amigurumi Cupcake

Sewing Straight Pins

Who knew different size straight pins worked best for different fabrics?

Cupcake Pin Cushion with self-storage from a sock

Here is a Frito Lay cheese dip tin can turned into a cute little cupcake pin-cushion. The best part about this pin-cushion is that you can store extra straight pins inside! I used a sock with red toes to cover this. Simply, cover the bottom by pulling the can inside the sock. Then, cut the sock allowing enough extra fabric to tuck under and glue on the bottom or sew, if so desired. Next, find some foam and cover the lid. Then, cover the foam and lid with the remaining sock and twist the top. Pin or sew the twist into place. Voila! a covered cupcake pincushion with self-storage.

Shirt with tabbed pockets

Satchel with Zippered flap, side and front pockets, and removeable handle

This one is a mess, but wanted you to see the idea. Take plastic water jugs and cut out letters, then wrap in yarn or fabric. This one isn't done.

Upcycling Plastic Water Jugs

If you, like me, have to buy water because your home water is undrinkable, here are some ways to recycle the empty jugs.

Cut the jug into sections and use for picture frames. Paint or cover with fabric.

Use the bottom container part for water bowls for your pets. Cats, especially, like shallow dishes to drink out of and clean their paws and whiskers.

Make Easter baskets by cutting the jug below the handle. Paint the bottom half or cover with fabric if you like.

Using stencils, trace around the stencils on the jug. Cut out, and decorate with fabric, paint, silk flowers or pretty paper. This works really well for letter stencils, and is easier and cheaper than chipboard stencils.

Or, make stencils with the plastic water jugs to use on fabric, paper, chipboard, even food

Use the bottom part, turned upside down, as a rain hat.

Webecoist upcycling wood pallets

For more ideas using wood pallets, check out this link--http://webecoist.com/2010/04/07/art-of-upcycling-20-diy-wood-pallet-reuse-project-ideas/

Wood pallets upcycled into lawn furniture

Wood pallets are used for the table top and bottom with posts in between for the legs.Wood pallets are also used for the seat and back of chairs.