Tag Archives: recycle
Designing a Bookcase
Design in thirds for a balanced look, fill to thirds of each shelf with books. Then add bookends, framed pictures, and other personal items like objects from your travels in the remaining space. Switch the sight line mixing horizontal stacks … Continue reading
Bundles of Energy
Some countries in Africa have barred the importing of used garments because they were destroying local textile industries. Its crazy to think that our cast offs could have greater value to other people than new things in tier own culture. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Recycle Holiday Cards into Holiday Postcards
Whether it’s a card front topped with an idyllic winter scene or a funny illustration that makes you laugh, resend it as a postcard. “For this idea to work, the back of the front flap of the card needs to … Continue reading
Cut holiday greetings to make gift tags
“My grandmother taught me this simple trick: Create gift tags for next year out of old holiday cards,”. “I use holiday cards as gift tags by using a 3-inch-wide circle punch and a small hole punch for string.” Next, write … Continue reading
Holiday Recyle
Don’t discount small savings. DIY your cards, reuse old gift bags, or turn old newspapers into wrapping paper. It’s what’s inside that counts.
