live the repurposed life: recycled ruffles

R E C Y C L E D  +   R U F F L E S  =  B E A U T I F U L  C A R D S.

Now available in sets of FOUR in my Etsy Shoppe.

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: 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!

tutorial: recycled gift card pouch

Gift Card Pouch Tutorial from Rae Missigman on Vimeo.

Have fun with this little project ! More to come soon on the {to dye for} workshop!

home made: awning stripe tote

As I was wandering through the fabric department one day, I fell in

{ L O V E } with this awning stripe canvas. It had a fantastic texture

and slight coating on one side. I am sure it was intended for use on

outdoor furniture. I did not have any outdoor furniture to recover, but I loved it.

...it turns out it makes a great and sturdy tote bag...

 ...it would be a great bag to load up with fabric, books, beach goods...

 ...suddenly, it seems { GOING GREEN } is beautiful!