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Using materials that otherwise will go to the trash is one of my passions. Bringing life to things by transforming them is not only satisfying but also the best way to craft and keep mother nature happy!

Make letters for your wall with styrofoam. I will show you how to make this super cute “create” wall piece with styrofoam and cover it with any color you want to make a stunning piece for the walls of your craft room or creative space! BUT the cool part is that you can make this …

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Make a super cute typographic DIY name sign with this tutorial, super simple and made out of cardboard, so you don’t have to mess with wood and a scroll saw in order to make a cute oversize name sign. I’ve had a lot of emails and comments asking to show how I made the name …

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Making my own cardboard storage boxes is something that I’ve been doing for years now, and I know it seems crazy! But being able to fit a good sturdy storage box in weird shape or measurement places it so satisfying! Here you will learn the basics of how I make my custom storage boxes out …

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How I made this marquee light for the circus theme nursery using only wood scraps and some plaint! From sketch to final hanging, check how we made this $15 light! We are so happy about Peanut’s nursery feedback and I am super excited about all the comments and emails, so Thank you!! And just like …

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Check how I turned this laundry basket into the perfect Circus theme baby toy basket by adding an appliqué of a circus seal. This will be the perfect basket to store little peanut’s stuffed animals. Even though we already have a toy storage bench for the nursery, Ken thought that it would be good to …

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Check how I made cardboard drawers dividers for my office and also custom boxes for very awkward spaces, that way I could use every inch. By now most of you already know that I love to use cardboard for pretty much everything I can think of =] so using it to organize my sewing room …

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Check how I made this cute ruffle maternity top with ruffle shoulders using a $3 XL simple tee from Target. Perfect for a growing bump, since I will probably only use this tee for only a few more months, budget-friendly and so cute! A few weeks ago I shared this picture on Instagram. And today …

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I want to share with you how I made an elephant lamp for the circus theme nursery that we are working on. I used recycled materials and an old lamp base to create a one of a kind DIY lamp that will add such a special touch to the baby’s room. If you follow me …

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Renovating this Ikea computer chair was such a fun project. I love that I got to make it completely custom and select the print that I had around the craft room. And while this is a computer chair, I selected it because I do sometimes have super long sessions of sewing in front of my …

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Getting a comfortable skirt for my growing belly was getting a little challenging, so I wanted to make something that could be comfortable, made out of recycled materials, and also budget-friendly! As you already know, I love upcycling and giving new life to old things, and also love sewing. So this project merges both my …

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Having painted fan blades was something I wanted to do even before realizing how old-looking the fans in my Studio were. There’s something so cool about having an unexpected pop of color in the ceiling, so let me show you how I made this happen with a couple of spray paint cans. For today I …

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Painting oak cabinets in the studio and refinishing the countertops that are in the second room, the one I am going to use as the craft room was one of the very first projects I decided to tackle after we purchased our house. I loved the build-ins, but I was not a fan of the …

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Check the instructions for this DIY mouse pad made out of fabric scraps and shelve liner for an antislip grip and with a coat of ModPodge to make it ultra-durable! Make it in any fabric you want! Super cute and customizable. After I made my chair cover, I wanted my desk to have some of …

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How to recover an old chair with a DIY reupholster washable cover If generic desk chairs are not your cup of tea, then this post is for you! I will share how I changed my boring (but very comfortable) desk chair with a custom cover and a little spray paint. Also, make sure you check …

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I know, making a dress sounds so intimidating! So why not try a simple recycled based project first? With this tutorial, you can get to practice making your own dress and if something doesn’t work, it’s totally fine because we are using old T-shirts to make it! Upcycling clothes to make dresses is something I’m …

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Make custom storage boxes to fit any cube storage system with cardboard, I am sharing how I made mine and made them with double-layer cardboard to have them as sturdy as possible for a durable and affordable option. Cover them with fabric or paper, to make them match your room! Oh, and if you want …

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If you are like me, chances are you have a full bin of fabric scraps! So today I want to share a cute project to get rid of your scraps of fabric! A Four strand braided bracelet! I love braids, but going from a 3 strand braid to a 4 strand braid can be a …

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