The Apple Street Cottage

Hello again!  I'm back to share a project made completely from my stash of goodies.  As you may already know, I'm on a mission to use what I have...sooooo let me share these journals. A friend gave these to me a few years ago.   T hey are misprints. But the insides are perfect with lined pages and a ribbon. They even have a pocket in the back and elastic for keeping things in place. Welcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.   This time our theme is "Free to 5" .  I've challenged the team to 'do-over' something they found for $5 or less.  Please visit to see everyone's creativity. The links will be listed at the end of this post. Time to work on the cover of one of these journals.  I cut some fabric to fit and added some glue to the cover. An old rewards card was used to s...

If you read my recent post , you know wearing these earplugs is now a must in my life.  Since they come in a great little plastic case, I decided it needed an upcycle rather than sending it to the recycle bin.   It's quick.   It's easy.  And I think it came out darling.   This post may contain affiliate links. Welcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.   Please visit to see everyone's creativity. The links will be listed at the end of this post. Here's what you'll need: Plastic Case Napkin Sandpaper Sponge brush Mod Podge Plastic wrap Here's the little case with the napkin I chose.  The case is about 4" across. I forgot to take a picture of the edge and latch, so here it is on a case still in use. The first step is to use some sandpaper to scuff the surface.  Th...

Winter is over, the ground has thawed, and the garden centers are full of beautiful plants and flowers.  Let me show you how to create beautiful stepping stones to add a whimsical, charming touch to your garden.   W elcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.   Our theme this month is "For the Garden" and I've challenged the team to 'do over' something that would be perfect for the garden.  Please visit to see everyone's creativity. The links will be listed at the end of this post. Here's what you'll need to make a stepping stone: This post may contain affiliate links. Plates.  I find mine at yard/estate sales.  Disposable cake pans. Tile nippers . I really like the wheeled ones. Safety Goggles .  We 're cutting plates and glass pieces can fly.  Protect your eyes. P...

  Hello again!  I'm back with another inexpensive curtain idea that involves using some of the vintage linens/clothing that's been sitting in a drawer for far too long. You see, I'm on a mission to use the things I've had languishing in drawers and closets and this little DIY gave me the perfect opportunity.   W elcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop.  We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY.  I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.  Please visit to see everyone's creativity.  The links will be listed at the end of this post. This post may contain affiliate links. It all began with these two petticoats.   They were long and had beautiful eyelet trim. Just what was needed for a curtain to add privacy to a door window.   Door window, you say? That's right.  We have a door in our laundry/storage room that has a window.  It's currently cover...