Category Archives: Repurposing

Decorating a tree at the Zoo

Posted on December 2, 2012 by gracieed

For my December Daily entry today, I’m going to journal about our experience of decorating a tree for our local Zoo.  Back in November, my friend Cathy discovered that our zoo was asking groups to volunteer to decorate a tree … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 19 – Acorn Garland

Posted on November 19, 2012 by gracieed

We have an oak tree in our backyard and this year it’s blessed us with a bumper crop of acorns.  When I’m not prying them out of the mouths of curious doggies, I’m gathering the acorns up so they don’t take … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 10 – DIY Watering Can

Posted on November 10, 2012 by gracieed

This past summer I planted tomatoes in containers on our deck.  I would water them everyday, sometimes with the hose and other times, when I was in a rush, with a pitcher.  I often thought it would be nice to … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 5 – Super Hero Capes

Posted on November 5, 2012 by gracieed

A friend of mine asked me to make some Super Hero Capes for her grandkids, so I made my way over to my favorite research tool, Pinterest, and searched for Super Hero Capes for kids.  I found this tutorial from … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 3 – Homemade Laundry Detergent

Posted on November 3, 2012 by gracieed

Today I am making a batch of powdered laundry detergent from a blog called Great Oak Circle. It calls for four ingredients:  washing soda, baking soda, Fels Naptha soap  (which smells wonderful, by the way) and borax.  I use the washing … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 2 – Sockee Poo

Posted on November 2, 2012 by gracieed

It’s not often that I get to combine two of my loves:  dogs and knitting.  I discovered this pattern for Doggie Poo Bag Pouches that uses sock yarn.  As I alluded to in a previous post, I have a bunch … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 1 – Mosaic Tutorial

Posted on November 1, 2012 by gracieed

Today I tackled the Pottery Barn Inspired Mosaic Tutorial by Remodelaholic.  I was drawn to this project because of the colors, but as I read the tutorial, it was the simplicity and inexpensive cost that sold me on it.  Oh and … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 10} || Committing to Change – Decluttering

Posted on October 10, 2012 by gracieed

Decluttering.  For some reason I really like the sound of the word and I do like the process, but it can become overwhelming. Case in point.  This is my utensil drawer.  Can I just say:  Tip.of.the.Iceberg! I have been threatening … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 5} || Committing to Change – Reducing Waste

Posted on October 5, 2012 by gracieed

Have you heard the phrase, “Use it Up. Wear is Out. Make it Do. Or do Without.“?  I did years ago and was recently reintroduced to it when I started following the Non-Consumer Advocate’s blog.  It’s a place I find … Continue reading →

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