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If you’ve been around since day 1, you know @lanomrahdesigns started with me essentially upcycling / repurposing materials that were gonna be trashed. @kcirc had an old pair of hoops that needed a jolt back to life. And… Here we are.
You too can upcycle your hoops with yarn/thread/cord by following the directions in the #Youtube video on my channel. Search LaNomRah on YouTube. P.s. This pair required some glue due to the thickness of the cord but it all worked out.
I upcycled a wooden crate using paints that I don’t use anymore and old bubble wrap (I couldn’t find another foil). I put some potting soil inside it and planted some seeds… now I’m looking forward to planting lots of herbs inside my house! Okay, I’m joking, for now it is just a basil ;)
My motivation? I got really irritated with buying basil spice in paper bags every month… you know the small bags you can find in (I guees) every shop. I’ve also seen same looking basil being sold in plastic bottles (similar to ketchup bottles), what’s wrong with people? Anyway, I’m a person who uses a lot of basil while cooking and I’ve finally decided I want to grow it myself. But I have a large garden so why did I plant it in a crate? I wanted to check how it is to plant food inside ;)
By the way, I mentioned a bubble wrap. If you obtain it somehow, don’t throw it out! Always try to reuse bubble wrap, I always collect it and if I have to I use it to pack another package ;) Here are some ideas what you can do with bubble wrap:
Use it to cover wooden crate similar to mine and make your own potting crate ;)
You can use it for window isolation (it is useful especially in winter)
Simply use it to secure what you need
Make a frottage! Cover the wrap with paint and make a stamp
Or use it in a collage! (maybe it won’t save the planet but it’s fun…)
Make some beads! I’m absolutely amazed by the idea!
I upcycled a wooden crate using paints that I don’t use anymore and old bubble wrap (I couldn’t find another foil). I put some potting soil inside it and planted some seeds… now I’m looking forward to planting lots of herbs inside my house! Okay, I’m joking, for now it is just a basil ;)
My motivation? I got really irritated with buying basil spice in paper bags every month… you know the small bags you can find in (I guees) every shop. I’ve also seen same looking basil being sold in plastic bottles (similar to ketchup bottles), what’s wrong with people? Anyway, I’m a person who uses a lot of basil while cooking and I’ve finally decided I want to grow it myself. But I have a large garden so why did I plant it in a crate? I wanted to check how it is to plant food inside ;)
By the way, I mentioned a bubble wrap. If you obtain it somehow, don’t throw it out! Always try to reuse bubble wrap, I always collect it and if I have to I use it to pack another package ;) Here are some ideas what you can do with bubble wrap:
Use it to cover wooden crate similar to mine and make your own potting crate ;)
You can use it for window isolation (it is useful especially in winter)
Simply use it to secure what you need
Make a frottage! Cover the wrap with paint and make a stamp
Or use it in a collage! (maybe it won’t save the planet but it’s fun…)
Make some beads! I’m absolutely amazed by the idea!
For Mothers Day this year, my daughter gave me a sign for our greenhouse. She made it from the lid of an old Whisky cask and painted it by hand. I think homemade gifts are the best and I’ll definitely treasure this one. Thank you H, I love it … Xxx
You can easily turn any old, unwanted vinyl records into unique bowls! These crafty creations can be used for any storage purpose and make great gifts. All you need is an old, vinyl record, a heat-safe bowl, an oven, and a few minutes of free time. Make sure you have adequate ventilation for this project – melting vinyl can produce harmful fumes.
My vanity area is still a work in progress, but I’m really happy with how I rescued this trellis thing to become a necklace display! (My vanity mirror is opposite of this.)
My mom was going to throw this thing away, and I said nO WAY!! I was going to use it for a plant, but the plant died and the shape was awkward. So I repainted it (painstakingly… the gold leaves are like a stamp, but I had to redo it by hand), and hung it in a way that gives it a new use! I think it adds a lot of character to this area of my room. (Also, it’s not even all of my necklaces lmaooooo…)
I have another immediate plan to add a real window shelf so I can stop destroying the sill with plant pots (already bought the shelf, just need to mangle the wall next.) And I still need to clean off the vanity counter, but that’s a project for Future Cori. But the new shelf will help give me the extra table space I need, and allow me to open the window.
(Also peep the Christmas Cactuses on the hanging pots I elevated from shitty grey Dollar Tree pots by spray painting them gold!! I have gone through so many gold spray paint bottles trying to get some sense of cohesion with my room decor… thank you Rustoleum for making such a luminous shade of gold…) #roomdecor #jewelrystand #jewelryorganizer #organization #indoorgardening #indoorplants #upcycling #upcycle #recycle #decor #interiordesign #necklace #necklaces #handpainted #vanity #vanitycounter https://www.instagram.com/p/CZr2uoSP0YV/?utm_medium=tumblr
It’s a bit snug but hopefully this will protect my laptop and it’s new motherboard during travel…after not having it for two months while it was being repaired, I am taking precautions. Used cotton (a static neutral fiber) as a lining too so hopefully static will not happen, apparently that’s bad for computers so no more laptops on my lap in bed (counter intuitive if you ask me) #laptop #case #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #upcycle #fabrics #mariekheffernandesign #reducewaste #reuse
In the spirit of #zerowaste , trying to make use of some old fabrics… #reduce #reuse #upcycle #textiles #cotton #neoprene #floral #print #mariekheffernandesign #sewing #creative #projects #ecofashion #sustainablefashion
I recently partnered with @abernadette11 to create these impact detail sheets and showcase the impact of their designs and production process. A.Bernadette uses upcycled materials, and works with artisans in Uganda to create their versatile products. Please reach out to me if your brand is interested in these type of detail sheets, branding services or any other partnerships. | http://www.mariekheffernan.com/partnerships. | #mariekheffernan #brandingservices #impact #detail #sheets #marketing #design #abernadette #upcycle #recycle #materials #artisan #uganda #sustainablefashion #ecofashion
Seriously, I had so much fun with it. I made a cardboard sword (a thing I like to do.) And then I decided it would be more fun to make a cardboard stone for it to sit in.
And of course I couldn’t resist playing with it before I sent it off to a new home.
Then came #artdropday so I picked a secluded spot to hide the cardboard sword in the stone.
The very best part of this whole experience was finding out who picked it up. Look how happy this kid is!
Art Drop Day is my new favorite holiday. Next year everybody should do it.
