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Modern DIY dollhouse with homemade furniture (Part 1 of 6)

January 9, 2013 by Erin Heaton

This is the story of my $2 thrift store dollhouse makeover and how I furnished it for nothing. That’s right, I didn’t spend a dime on furniture or decor. After spending so little on the house itself, I couldn’t bring myself to throw a bunch of expensive dollhouse furniture inside. Especially not for a less-than-careful […]

Posted Under: Kids, Popular, Upcycled Tags: Dollhouse, Dollhouse furniture

Recycled gift wrappings

December 21, 2012 by Erin Heaton

This year is finally the year when I eschewed traditional wrapping paper in favor of using up all the odds and ends I’ve been hoarding. The random pieces of packing and kraft paper, leftover ribbons and other assorted bits. What’s the point in saving things if I never use them? The flowers were all made […]

Posted Under: Upcycled Tags: Christmas

Kid craft: Bubble wrap paintings

February 7, 2012 by Erin Heaton

This is an idea that’s been floating in my head for a while, turning leftover bubble wrap into kind of a faux stained glass. We receive more packages than we send, and I can’t bear to throw the extra packaging away. Plus painting on something other than paper is kind of a novelty for kids. […]

Posted Under: Craft, Kids, Upcycled

Re-post: Upcycled “peek-a-boo” paint chip valentines

February 6, 2012 by Erin Heaton

Here’s a recycling idea I’m recycling from last February: Paint chip valentines! If you have some paint chips lying around, put them to use! Even if they aren’t pink or red tones, a heart is enough to symbolize a valentine. Wouldn’t these look great in gray? See the step-by-step tutorial >> p.s. My grandma still […]

Posted Under: Photo, Upcycled Tags: Valentines

Guest post at White House, Black Shutters

January 31, 2012 by Erin Heaton

Today, I’m guest posting over at one of my favorite blogs, White House, Black Shutters!  Drop by to see these No-Cost Paper Grocery Bag Valentines!

Posted Under: Guest Post, Upcycled Tags: Valentines

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