Posts tagged: repurposed
The Other Man's Convertibles
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: T.O.M.T.
Can you guess what ordinary household item this Noguchi-inspired hanging light is made from? I came across this photo over on Dudecraft and just had to see more. You've got to see these way-out, clever conversions designed and implemented by artist, Rodney Allen T » READ MORE
A 747 and Oil Rigs Turned into Hotels
By DIY Maven
Check this out...a 747-200, circa 1976, retired in 2002 and in 2006 was turned into a hostel. Located at the Arlanda, Sweden airport, the 25 room, 85 bed hostel has fully operational bathrooms--bigger and more comfortable than the typical airplane toilet.
How To: Whip Up a Minimalist Christmas Star
By ModHomeEcTeacher
It could be an expensive work of art, but it's not. Read about the origin of this star and how simply you can make your own Minimalist Christmas star at OunoDesign, the blog of two very creative designers from British Columbia. Once you see their work, you'll understand why they consider themselves artisans with modern sensiblity. And just look at the modern patchwork throws they've made with silk scarves from the 60's and 70's. » READ MORE
Sixteen Recycled Handmade Gift Ideas
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
If you're condsidering handmade gifts this holiday season, you most likely have some creative genes already in place. For that reason, this is a quick "off the top of my head" list of found objects you could artistically and lovingly incorporate into your own sweet handmade offerings. Feel free to expand this as the ideas start flowing. Don't be tempted to buy used and re-give in the same condition. Your family and friends will treasure » READ MORE
Using Goodwill Materials in Your Handmade Holiday Gifts
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
There are no hard and fast rules on re-gifting Goodwill treasures or merely using "gently used" materials as building blocks for your handmade, made with love, tremendously creative holiday gifts. Most people aren't tickled to have your oodwill bargain passed along to them, however, if you've commited to giving HANDMADE this season AND you are the one hand making the gifts, where you buy your materials is up to you. You can save more than » READ MORE
How To: Make Recycled Inside Out Pillows
By ModHomeEcTeacher
My Recycled Inside Out Throw Pillow ensemble are handily made out of shirts, jackets or skirts that either button up the front or have a long zipper closure. The beauty of this is that there's no need to handstitch a pillow closed or insert a zipper or add buttons or buttonholes. Look for modern patterns and stylish color combinations while shopping for "vintage" and I mean CHEAP used apparel that you can easily transform.
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Belt Up... Things To Do With Old Belts
By lilybeeHolding up pants is honorable work but it's possible that your belt is actually aspiring towards some other job, like organising jewellery, or being a handle on a storage box or even forming the seat of a sassy little stool. Readymade Magazine has the know-how to put your belt on a different career path.
Box Handles:
Add flair to basic storage boxes—and make them easier to pull down from your shelves—with pulls made from colorful belts. » READ MORE
Techhie Trade Show or Mid-Mod Chat Station
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Donnie Deutsch always says "Look at what everyone is doing, and do the opposite." That's what Mr. ModHomeEc got when he asked me to help him with booth decor at a medical techhie trade show he's doing. Once I saw all the dark blues, silvers, tech signs and graphics, I knew his booth would stand out, good or bad, I have yet to hear. The vintage living-room-like setting already attracted many customers, just during set up. Time will tell if h » READ MORE
Repurposed Bike Chains
By ZolaClaireHey gang - I Found an interesting site and want to share. http://www.ecoist.com is a site that sells items made from repurposed and sustainable materials. They offer lots of hand bags, coasters, clocks & placemats made from things like, plastic bottles, vinyl records and candy wrappers. One of my favorite things offered is this cool bottle opener made from used bike chains. It's made by a company out of Oregon 'Resource Revival' and if you » READ MORE
The Bicycle Seat Sofa
By DIY Maven
Scarabike is described as a ‘bicycle producing company’, which means, I guess, that they make bicycles and their requisite seats. Of those seats, they fashioned a sofa and stool. Extraordinary! Via Designboom.
The Bic™ Pen Daisy Vase
By DIY Maven
They start as Bic™ pens, which are heated until their plastic becomes malleable. The pens are then blown in such a way as to fashion these lovely little Daisy Vases. Available through Design Bloom for $19. By Giffin’ Termeer.
"Lite Green" Ottoman Made From Repurposed Wooden Spool
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
Trying to furnish your new digs on a shoestring? This fabulous ottoman/hassock can be made for next to nothing. Go to a hardware store that sells electrical wire off of a wooden spool and ask for a discarded spool. Next, go to a fabric store and buy a cool fabric remnant that will cover your ottoman. Hint: Upholstery fabric is 54" wide. If you have a twenty inch round (diameter) o » READ MORE
Re-Gifters Rejoice!
By DIY MavenRe-Gifts isn’t just a cleverly named gift shop; it is a small, family-owned store located in South Minneapolis that sells eco-friendly gifts "made with recycled, reclaimed, repurposed, organic, and natural materials." Check out their on-line store for a growing selection of products available. Here are just a few very Curbly items.
Bicycle Cog Votives, 12 bucks each.
Recycled Chopstick Lamp, 36 bucks.
Absolut salt & pepper shakers, 16 bucks. (Mad » READ MORE
