Cassette Tape Art

I love art that has to do with music, so when I came across iri5 studio's 

artwork made from old cassette tapes, I knew I had to share them with you!

Made by Erika Iris, each artwork is made with cassette tape or film. Check out 

her website here.

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Vintage Red Painted Furniture

There's something about a splash of red that adds energy 
as well as old fashioned charm to a room. 

Take a look at some examples of red painted furniture
 and I bet you'll agree!

Red painted bed from Martha Stewart

Vintage red chairs

Red painted fence gate by Kelly Is Inspired

Kid's red cottage style tall dresser

Beautiful upcycled vintage upholstered chair by Shana Bowes via Etsy

Vintage red painted vanity on casters

Red painted iron bed from Sundance

Vintage handpainted red chest by MeredithMBrooks via Etsy

A red etagere makes for unique home decor

Farmhouse country cottage tallboy by Stiltskin Studios via Etsy

Vintage red barrel back capatins chairs by TheSouthernMermaid via Etsy

Upcycled Chevy tailgate bench

Red painted dining room chairs via Inspiring Interiors

Red upcycled repurposed nightstand by Gadget Sponge via Etsy

Red rose painted dresser by Daniscustomdesigns via Etsy

Red painted chairs by Adam Z via Furnishly

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Upcycled Christmas Wreaths That You Can Make

The holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us are busy decorating our 
homes for Christmas. This year, why not create your own unique holiday wreath
 from things that you already have around your home? 

To get started, all you need is a wreath base (inexpensive wreath bases can be 
purchased at most dollar stores), a glue gun, and a little creative thinking.

Check out these extraordinary upcycled wreaths created from ordinary household 
objects and maybe you'll be inspired to try your hand at creating one for yourself!

Paint brush wreath by Anthropologie

Vintage bulb wreath from thompsonfamily

Use an old frame as a wreath from Blue Cricket Design

Wine cork wreath 

Another variation of a wine cork wreath from Good Housekeeping

Silver bells aluminum can wreath tutorial by Alice Lund via Eco-artware





Wood spool snowflake wreaths (above and below) from twopeasinabucket

Upcycled book page rosette wreath by AnthologyOnMain via Etsy

Tea wreath made with clothespins by Kojo Designs

Recycled traffic sign wreath by Boris Bally via Eco-artware

Vintage brooch Christmas wreath by Fiorella Jewelry via Etsy

Sheet music wreath (above and below) tutorial by Mitzi's Collectibles

Create a wreath from old Christmas tree ornaments like this one by Eddie Ross
(above and below) Simply glue the caps onto each ball and then string them onto a wire hanger

(Like this look? Check out my previous blog post on Vintage Christmas Ornament Wreaths)

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Thrift Store HOT: Upcycled Sweaters!

Want to know what's hot in thrift store shopping right now?

I am going to tell you! 

SWEATERS!

Brrrr winter is right around the corner! Right now is the perfect time to create some cozy 

 accessories for you and your home by taking advantage of the fabulous prices of thrift shop

sweaters. Look in the men's sweater section for cashmere sweaters. These super soft
luxuries work great transformed into pillow covers, accessories, or coordinate a few
 and sew them together into a blanket for a friend!

*Remember my friends: Pay no mind to that spot of ink on the cuff or tiny hole near the 

label. If the rest of the sweater looks great and is what you are looking for, get it. Don't let 

a small flaw hold you back from the perfect sweater if you aren't going to be using that part

of the sweater in your project. Note the flaw to the clerk and they may even give you a discount.
It never hurts to ask, I always do! 

Upcycled sweater & button pillow by MothballGypsy via Etsy




Felted snowflake brooch by CustomWarmWoolies via Etsy




Felted knitting basket made from an old sweater via Martha Stewart




Upcycled sweater pillow by Trisha via Etsy

How to make a recycled dog sweater from Crafty Stylish

Floor cushion pouf by the Remakerie via Etsy

Recycled sweater throw instructions via BHG




Recycled sweater bangle bracelet by Cut Out and Keep

Patchwork pet bed tutorial from Apartment Therapy



Upcycled sweater legwarmers by Marley via Etsy

   Recycled sweater deer mount via Knitters Mercantile

Rustic wool Christmas trees made from upcycled sweater and mice (below)
 by HereAtSmallGoods via Etsy








Recycled sweater arm warmer by Sally via Etsy

Felted stuffed animals via Martha Stewart





Upcycled wool shoulder bag by MothballGypsy via Etsy



Frankensweaters (above and below) by sluagh via Etsy

Upcycled sweater tote by Photo Sarah Crafts




Upcycled sweater garland by LittleLeafBoutique via Etsy




Upcycled sweater candle cozy




Sweater pillow covers




Pine cones by betz white

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