repurposed & crafty...

So, here are some random snapshots from around my own house that I took today. These show some of the ways that we re-purposed things, items or ideas... and found new, creative uses for them. I always find joy in re-purposing anything AND saving money along!

My daughter needed a desk for her room, but was not satisfied with her brothers old desk-which used to be her dad's old desk-from when he was a boy. So my 10 year old daughter thought to paint the drawers, to match her colorful personality. She wanted a chalk board in her room, so we bought some chalkboard paint and poof! - instant chalkboard!! I think the results are magical!

This was a gift that my daughter gave me for Christmas. It is a wreath of colorful fabric scrapes which she made in art class at school. I just LOVE it!

A friend of mine commented on my toilet paper holder in our bathroom, when she visited. Then, my sister made a comment about the same holder on her last visit. They both loved the creative way to hold a rather dull item as toilet paper. I found this grocery bag at a rummage sale and randomly put toilet paper in it one day. It does add a nice, simple touch to our bathroom.

While we were dating, my husband made this sign for me. It has our names spelled out in ordinary sea shells..all laying on a bed of sand, over cardboard.

In our front hallway a coat rack that holds another mesh shopping bag. I use it to hold mittens, hats, and all sorts of odds and ends that would get lost otherwise.

This side door to the garage gets very little use. So, I decided to play off the "magnetic" quality is holds and display the kids current art masterpieces on it. Now, when people walk into our home they are presented with an ever changing art wall.

Those beach days are never far behind- even in the dead of winter! I made this hanging piece with found driftwood and seaglass from a past trip to the beach. Now,whenever I look out the window, the beach is calling my name!