From Ordinary To Extraordinary
Call it what you will - reusing, repurposing, etc. - we all have things lying around our homes just waiting to be turned into something new and wonderful. A little creativity can go a long way. But if you’re short on creative juices, here’s a list full of links to help get you started.
- 10 Uses for egg cartons from Green Living Ideas.
- 101 Things to do with a $1 bill from Wise Bread.
- Lint Papier Mache, Lint Clay and Lint Paper from Planet Pals.
- Lots of ideas for old ice cream containers from Make-Stuff.
- Shoe art with old shoes from Shoeflyer.
- A comprehensive, A to Z list for old cardboard boxes from Artists Helping Children.
- 10 smart uses for old plastic bags from Real Simple.
- Mismatched Sock Solutions from Thrifty Fun.
- 101 things to do with CDs and DVDs from Hints and Things.
- Toilet paper roll crafts from Family Crafts on About.com.
- Wire Hanger Lamp from Cut Out + Keep.
- Baby food jar crafts from DLTK.
- Decoupage coffee cans from Family Corner.
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AUTHOR | Kate Miller
Kate, one of the original 3 Moms, is a happy wife and stay-at-home, homeschooling mother of 4 children, ages 9, 4, 3, and 1 1/2. She and her family have spent the past few years purposefully living a simple and frugal life. Along the way, she has learned many frugal and financially-wise tips to help her family save and intelligently spend money while still enjoying an immensely full and wonderful life. You can read more about Kate on her personal blog, A Simple Walk and on her foodie blog, Cooking During Stolen Moments.
That’s a great list! Thanks again for the resources:-)