Category Archives: Don’t Throw it Away

Glass Etching

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Susan

TweetI enjoy taking something that no longer has use and making it into “something else”. Old glass bottles, a little acid etching cream, and that “something else” can end up attractive. Here’s how I do it: Cut a design out … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged crafts, DIY, etching, glass, recycle | 17 Comments

Christmas Ornaments From Aluminum Cans

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Susan

Tweet One of my favorite Christmas traditions is making ornaments for friends and family. This year, I wanted to make the ornaments from something I had recycled. I thought that aluminum cans would be fun to use, but we do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged aluminum cans, angel, Christmas, crafts, ornaments, recycle, snowflake, upcycle | 9 Comments

Cottage Living: Decor

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Susan

TweetOne of the most enjoyable things to me about having a cottage has been renovating and decorating it. The cottage was in poor condition and we (by we, I mean Mike) gutted it, raised the ceiling to make a cathedral ceiling, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Living, Don't Throw it Away | Tagged cottage, decor, decorate, decorating, DIY, dumpster diving, friends, garage sale, paint | 15 Comments

Cottage Living: Painting a Floor Plaid

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Susan

TweetOver the years, we’ve renovated most of our cottage, inside and out. We have an enclosed front porch where we have a table and chairs for dining and a bed for lazy afternoon naps. The floor has been in terrible condition … Continue reading →

Posted in Cottage Living, Don't Throw it Away | Tagged cottage, decorate, DIY, floor, paint, plaid, porch, porch floor | 18 Comments

Reusable Shopping Bag From Plastic Grocery Bags

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Susan

TweetI take reusable bags with me when I shop, so why does that pile of plastic bags behind my kitchen trash continue to grow? I’m convinced that they are like rabbits and breed incessantly. I am my mother’s daughter when … Continue reading →

Posted in Don't Throw it Away, Upcycle | Tagged DIY, plastic, plastic bags, projects, recycle, shopping, shopping bag, upcycle | 9 Comments

Seed Starting Pots From Newspaper

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Susan

TweetI’ve begun to gather supplies I will need to start seeds for my garden. Mike was busy yesterday hanging plant lights while I made little pots from newspaper. I have some plastic starting trays, but not quite enough for the … Continue reading →