Cut-Paper Initials

Here is my latest recycling project... The pops of color on these letters were cut from discarded magazine pages (and of course, everything here was hand-cut by yours truly).  I made these three as first initials for siblings, but it would also be fun as a monogram.  Isn't it amazing what you can create from a trashed magazine and a piece of cardstock?

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Baseball Stationery Sets

Getting ready to list these in my Etsy shop - Now I have six featured teams: Phillies, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Dodgers and Cardinals.  Keep checking back for more (and let me know if there's a team you'd like to see!!)

What a wonderful gift for the baseball aficionado in your life!  Each stationery set includes ten upcycled envelopes with coordinating flat notecards.  Every envelope features team statistics (rescued from old Bill James Handbooks).  They have been hand-cut, folded and glued by me... Just seal with a glue stick or fun sticker and you are ready to go!  

Phone Book Nesting Bowls

Hmmmm... What do you do with the outdated phone book?  Throw it away?  Not in this house!  You make a set of stacking bowls, of course!  These sturdy, environmentally friendly containers are completely functional or could also stand alone as a great conversation piece.

Newspaper Coasters

Created from discarded newspaper, I used black and white pages for the centers with the color comics along the rim.  These coasters turned out so well - I think this is my favorite recycling project so far!

"Pottery Barn" Coasters

I have found the PERFECT use for a Pottery Barn catalog. Cut it to pieces and make a set of hip coasters (my apologies, PB)!  While these are eco-friendly and completely functional, the best part is that since they were made from the latest catalog... they reflect the most current color trends in home decor.

 

 

Newborn Frame

A clean, crisp, neutral design... This frame is sure to blend with most nursery themes.  Do you need a present for a baby girl?  I'm itching to reproduce this design for a girl's room - all I need is a request!

Graduation Frame

Here's a great frame for any recent (or soon-to-be!) graduate.  This one was created for a high school student, but the concept would easily transfer to college or even pre-school.  Personalized with your choice of colors, this is the perfect way to display your favorite commencement photo.