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Archive for the ‘Junk Creations’ Category

July 3rd, 2008

She Used Kool-Aid for Tie Dye

There’s a new blog on the block, and it’s written by one of my favorite bloggers, Marye.
At Simply Home Remedies, the extremely resourceful Marye will share her homemade secrets with you.
Did you ever think about using Kool-Aid as a dye?
Marye will walk you through the steps to make your very own Kool-Aid tie dye […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

July 3rd, 2008

Junk CD Tree

One more junk Christmas tree for you. Unless I find another one…

This project comes from Great Granny Vi at Thrifty Fun.
If you read the comments on Granny’s page, you’ll see she attached the CDs by drilling holes and using green floral wire. Go to Thrifty Fun for more details.
This post is part of […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Mountain Dew Tree

I don’t drink the Dew, but if you do, start saving the cans now for Christmas.
Learn more at Mountain Dew Tree. And watch the video for a look inside this sparkling soda can Christmas tree.
This post is part of All Holiday Cafe’s Christmas in July celebration.
Tags: mountain dew christmas tree, mountain dew […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

June 30th, 2008

Capri Sun, Good for More Than Thirst

Junk Creation reader Sam, who happens to have amusing Pire of Pencilvania art up right now, sent me this link for Capri Sun purses.
Did I miss the same grocery aisle for several years, or did Capri Sun disappear off the shelves for a while? I know it’s all around now, but I haven’t had it […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2008

Sports Bra as Rescue Signal

It’s not often you see the perfect reuse/junk creation in the news.
Injured American hiker Jessica Bruinsma attached her sports bra to a cable used to move timber down a mountain in the Bavarian Alps. The lumberjacks who saw it knew something was amiss and she was rescued.
Info Source: Sports bra saves hiker stranded in Alps […]

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June 19th, 2008

University Student Making a Recyclable Cardboard Bike

A British student, Phil Bridge, is developing a waterproofed cardboard bike.
Why?
According to the CNN story, the bike will lower the investment needed to get people cycling and ease fears of stolen or vandalized bikes. The cardboard frame of the bike would be replaced free of charge twice a year, and the metal parts reused with […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

June 12th, 2008

Your Junk Creation: Yard Art from Scrap Metal

I asked for your junk creations and someone finally took me up on it!
Linette from Mother Earth’s Garden, She Knows Parties and Robust Cooking sent me photos of junk creations made by her father-in-law Don.
Don welded spare pieces of metal and nails together to create these fun lawn sculptures that Linette enjoys.

Which one do […]

By Peggy -- 9 comments

May 28th, 2008

My Junk Creation: Kitchen Message Center from Cutting Board

Forgive me. I like the lighting on my balcony, and I wanted you to see my petunias!
Things I learned: It’s better to be patient and get thicker cork board instead of settling with what’s available on your first trip to the craft store. And Elmer’s Stix All Gel Cement doesn’t come out of the tube […]

By Peggy -- 8 comments

May 18th, 2008

Comfort Doll Project

The Comfort Doll Project is organized by Pat Winter who receives donated comfort dolls, and then sends them out to be distributed to abused women.
Pat was inspired by a “crazy quilted art doll” she saw online. She ended up buying that art doll, created by Linda Feuge. This is the doll featured above in the […]

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May 15th, 2008

Water Jug Storage Bins

Instructables user randofo had a great idea on what to do with plastic water jugs. He made himself a modular storage system to clear up some clutter. And look on top — what a perfect place for a stuffed kitty.
Go to Instructables for the full how-to for this project.
Jennifer sent this link along. She was […]

By Peggy -- 1 comment

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