live the repurposed life: paper ruffled clutch

My Reclaimed Fabric Ruffled Bags have been such a hit on Etsy and in my Blog Shop, that I decided to share a quick tutorial on how to make a similar recycled version with you! Perfect for a quick gift or sweet as a party favor sack, my "go green" bags are quick, easy and a great way to use up that old newspaper, instead of throwing it away!

You can also find my Reclaimed Fabric Bags at the oh-so-beautiful House of Envy Boutique in Florida and the perfectly Vintage Hip Boutique in Alabama!

tutorial: recycled notebook cover

This is a simple tutorial using one of my favorite recycled items. Dye Catcher Sheets. If you use these in your laundry, you know you love them. They really work! Once you have washed and dried your load, don't toss it. Reuse it!

live the repurposed life: pretty paper

Whenever I am working on a project that requires dyes or inks, or even paints, I always use a piece of newsprint or watercolor paper as "underpaper." A favorite tip I learned from my very talented friend, Roben-Marie. It saves cleaning up a big mess, but it also leaves me with a great piece of colorful paper to use for other projects. Last week I used some watercolor paper under a dye project. The week before I had used the same piece of paper to catch drips of paint and gesso. This week I cut sweet little hearts out of this paper and used them to make some notecards for Vintage Hip in Springfield, Alabama. Available in my Etsy Shoppe soon!

storage worth stealing: files to fabric

I love office supplies...almost as much as I love fabric. So when I was no longer using this office file folder unit, I couldn't bear to toss it. Instead, I turned it on end and began using it as a fabric organizer. Now I can keep all my current project's fabric on hand. No more digging through the cupboard for somthing. I love it!

newsworthy: green craft magazine

Look for these in Greencraft Magazine, a Somerset Publication!

Coming soon to Greencraft Magazine! Paper Bag Envelopes! Look for

a tutorial to come!

tutorial: night light redo

Quick & Easy Night Light Redo - Mini Tutorial

live the repurposed life: napkin storage

Repurposing Tips- Napkin Storage from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

Quick & Easy Repurposed Napkin Storage.

Don't throw that empty box away - reuse it!