How to Make a Cork Board Using an Old Screen Door

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My son will be graduating from high school soon and wants a large cork board with tons of photos displayed at the party. I saw this in a magazine (it was framing a mirror) but there were no detailed how-to instructions, so I’ve created my own and will share that with you today! I love [...]

Build a Dog Bed From a Drawer

We have a new member of the Designs by Studio C household… His name is Pokey. He’s only a couple of months old but is the sweetest friend ever! He likes sticks, his “baby”, and his blanket. He’s currently learning that he has to conduct his business outside (not on my rug) and is definitely [...]

How to Recycle a T-Shirt into Yarn

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My son cleans out his dresser on a regular basis. He’s one of those neat-freaks (a trait he obviously did not inherit from me) and keeps his room super-organized! He had a pile of perfectly good t-shirts. I usually cut the shirts into pieces to use as rags for painting or staining but decided to [...]

How to Make Outdoor Cushions Using Recycled Plastic Bags

Cushions for outdoor furniture are expensive!! I’m not even going to mention how much I paid for the cushions I bought for the furniture I built… Let’s just say they cost way more than the lumber to build the furniture!

Making your own outdoor cushions can sometimes be almost as expensive as buying them. The [...]

Recycle an Ice Cream Container and Make it Pretty

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Awhile back, I bought some ice cream that came in a pretty nifty plastic container (it was good, too!). I saved it because I thought I might be able to use it for something.

I use sponge brushes all the time and buy them in bulk. I have a ton of them but [...]

How to Make a Recycled Gift Bag

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My boyfriend, Matt, just graduated from college. I am so proud of him… Not only did he serve our country (he’s retired military) but he graduated Magna Cum Laude, with honors and the whole deal! He has worked so hard and deserves all of the accolades he’s received. From now on, I’ll refer to him as “Mr. [...]