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My name is Sandi Allen, and I am 55. I have a beautiful daughter and grandson in Salem, OR. I have lived in 36 of the 50 states, and have driven the AlCan Hiway 5 times, 3 by myself. I love to cook, and have done it for a living along with property management, and all things criminal justice. I am a fiber artists, author, poet, photographer, inventor and lover of nature and animals.

I love this site because before it, I had no outlet to speak of to pour out my creative side, or connect with those that are like me.

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Repurposing an Old Walker - walker with lath strip shelf and decorations
Repurposing an Old WalkerI have a free walker someone left in our donation station. If I ever need it, it will be easy to "disassemble" and use in about 3 minutes.

 
finished pumpkin
Ring Pumpkin Using Plastic CanvasBy using strips of plastic canvas and wrapping them with yarn, you can make this unique pumpkin, too!

 
A shoe that has been fixed with a key ring.
Fixing a Broken Shoe with a Key RingRecently, I realized that shoving my shoes off with my other foot was going to come back on me. It did. The little pot-metal clip that the Velcro strap went through broke. I can't afford shoe repair so I did it myself.

 
Romantic Wreath - wreath hanging on closet knob
Romantic WreathI won't get this on in time for crafters to make it for Valentine's Day, but it's pretty for a romantic room/wall hanging any time of the year!

 
finished sun catcher
Glitzy CD Sun CatcherWith a CD, mirror pieces, jewelry findings and recycled jewelry, you can make this pretty sun catcher.

 
Turn a Silverware Tray into a Small Shelf
Turn a Silverware Tray into a Small ShelfI found this for .50 at a local yard sale. I find that most of these trays are a bit slanted so you can't use them for shelving. But this one was perfect in 3 ways.

 
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Crochet Chain Woven BasketI embellished a simple thrift store basket with just yarn and a hook. It's the only one of its kind and yours can be too.

 
mayo jar with dimes inside
Recycled Jar as a Dime BankWhen you clean out a mayo squirt bottle, you get a bank for dimes only. The bigger ones might hold bigger coins, but I don't have one to show you. The mayo with olive oil cleans very easily so that is my recommendation.

 
closeup of necklace on hook
Use Dress Hanger for Jewelry RackMy roomie bought some dresses for her grand babies at Costco. They come with this wonderful hook she was about to recycle. I scooped it up and now use it for jewelry.

 
Converting a Twin Bed into a Day Bed
Converting a Twin Bed into a Day BedI recently moved into my own place after 28 months of home sharing. The apartment is tiny, so I gave up my bedroom for my "Croffice" or 'craft room/office'. I found I enjoy sleeping in the living room. I can stay up a bit and not disturb the lady below me.

 
Coffee filter lining a pet dish
Coffee Filters As Pet Dish LinersI just got my cat, Cornelius back from a three month stay with a friend. She took such good care of him that he is half the cat I knew! He was 25 pounds so now he is 12!

 
Storing Foil and Waxed Paper Boxes
Storing Foil and Waxed Paper BoxesIf you get a wire mesh document holder from the Dollar stores, they work great for those boxes you have to roll things out of. I found one in blue for .25 at a thrift store and did just that.

 
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Denim and Bandanna Wreath - finished wreath hanging on an exterior wall
Denim and Bandanna WreathI have a long list of wreaths to make. Today this one just hit me as the one to shine!

 
Lego Tissue Box Cover - finished box cover
Lego Tissue Box CoverLegos are so popular now, wouldn't this be a cool gift for someone?

 
closeup of the clock
Niffty Knitter ClockWith just 7 items, you can make this fun clock. It's a great project for kids, with adults supervising the glue gun.

 
plaid skirt strips crocheted into a star pattern
Crochet Snowflake from Recycled SkirtI love anything repurposed so this is what I came up with today. Strips of a plaid skirt crocheted with a tiny snowflake pattern comes out big and bright!

 
Fill and Chill Ornaments
Fill and Chill OrnamentsI recently brought tons of things to do a craft day and I was the only one to show up. So, being a person old enough to remember making foil chains for the tree, I am amazed at how many cool crafts there are now and how inexpensive it is to make really cute things out of new and used supplies.

 
A crocheted covered candy jar.
Crochet Covered Candy JarThis was a super simple project after weeks of time intensive, complicated ones. If you like easy crafts, this one is for you.

 
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Jewelry being displayed using pushpins.
Pushpins for Displaying Jewelry

 
The bedding tied back and clipped with a binder clip, so it is no longer a tripping hazard.
Binder Clips for Corralling a Tripping Hazard

 
A Giorgio Armani handbag, found in a thrift store.
Thrift Store Finds

 
Crocheted "Timber" Neck Pillow Pattern - finished pillow on bed
Crocheted 'Timber' Neck Pillow Pattern

 
Crochet Tissue Box Cover and Bath Decor - mini dollies attached
Crochet Tissue Box Cover and Bath Decor

 
A partially used roll of toilet paper inside a mug for shipping.
Shipping Mugs

 
Post-it Note Pen Holder
Post-it Note Pen Holder

 
Spiral Yarn Photo Frames - flat spiral with photos
Spiral Yarn Photo Frames

 
A Bevy of Crochet Bangles - three finished blankets
A Bevy of Crochet Bangles

 
A smiling woman sitting in a restaurant booth.
Why a Budget is Like a Shower

 
Making a Doily into a Bowl - finished new doily bowl
Making a Doily into a Bowl

 
How to Reuse a Plastic Shoe Rack - holding large skeins of yarn
How to Reuse a Plastic Shoe Rack

 
Two Shopping Bags in One - one folded and placed down inside the open one
Two Shopping Bags in One

 
Reusing Plastic Frozen Food Containers - making French toast
Reusing Plastic Frozen Food Containers

 
Crochet Toilet Lid Cover and Painted Bathroom Accessories - toilet lid cover
Crochet Toilet Lid Cover and Painted Bathroom Accessories

 
Two giant paper clips to keep seat belts together.
Paper Clips to Keep Seat Belt in Line

 
Crochet Accents for a Bathroom with New Colors - jewelry bowls and foliage in cylinder
Crochet Accents for a Bathroom with New Colors

 
Crochet Covered Bangle
Crochet Covered Bangle

 
Sorting Buttons or Beads - buttons in top lid
Sorting Buttons or Beads

 
Crocheted and Woven Plastic Basket - finished basket filled with mason jars
Crocheted and Woven Plastic Basket

 
Many items stored in a small cubed plastic container.
Store Small Items in Cubed Container

 
A finished puzzle of a waterfall in autumn.
Take Photos of Finished Puzzles

 
Crocheted Catnip Mouse and Bunny Toys - catnip mouse
Crocheted Catnip Mouse and Bunny Toys

 
Recycled Decorative Candy Jars - finished jars sitting in a cookie tray on the balcony rail
Recycled Decorative Candy Jars

 
Tin Can Organizers - finished cans
Tin Can Organizers

 
Patriotic Straw Wall Art - finished wreath hanging
Patriotic Straw Wall Art

 
The Little Shelf Unit That Could - finished shelf hanging on the wall
The Little Shelf Unit That Could

 
Crochet Daisy Wreath - green ribbon added and daisies glued on
Crochet Daisy Wreath

 
Hang Plastic Food Containers on Fridge Shelf
Hang Plastic Food Containers on Fridge Shelf

 
Detox Smoothie in jar
Detox Smoothie

 
Crocheted Seat Belt Adjuster - in place on seat belt
Crocheted Seat Belt Adjuster

 
Crochet Mug Rugs
Crochet Mug Rugs

 
Crocheted Decorative Oven Mitt - mitt filled with cooking tools as a gift
Crocheted Decorative Oven Mitt

 
A recycled container inserted into a ziptop bag.
Use Ziptop Bags for Lidless Containers

 
Crochet Koaster Keeper - closed box with crochet flower
Crochet Koaster Keeper

 
Homemade Small Toiletry Containers - two spice containers in plastic bags to protect against spills
Homemade Small Toiletry Containers

 
Crocheted Yo Yo Place Mat
Crocheted Yo Yo Place Mat

 
Crocheted Turtle - turtle on balcony railing
Crocheted Turtle

 
A pair of shoes bracing a door open.
Shoes for Bracing a Door Open

 
Crocheted Americana Centerpiece - finished centerpiece
Crocheted Americana Centerpiece

 
Black Bean Veggie Burger on plate
Black Bean Veggie Burgers

 
Faux Hornets' Nest - hanging on balcony
Faux Hornets' Nest

 
A collection of magnetic spice containers on the side of the fridge.
Dollar Tree Magnetic Spice Containers

 
Paint Window to Hide Parking Lot - painted window
Paint Window to Hide Parking Lot

 
Use Hangers to Store Embroidery Hoops - hoops hung on a hanger with paper clips
Use Hangers to Store Embroidery Hoops

 
Ripped Rag Curtain - hanging in window
Ripped Rag Curtain

 
A silverware divider being used for clutter control.
Silverware Divider for Organizing Clutter

 
Refurbishing a Neon Drawer Unit for My Kitchen - yarn chain wrapped drawer unit
Refurbishing a Neon Drawer Unit for My Kitchen

 
Mini Drawer Unit to Organize Bedside
Mini Drawer Unit to Organize Bedside

 
Table Cover Using Store Bought Doilies - doily table runner
Table Cover Using Store Bought Doilies

 
Embellishing a Wooden Crate as a Recipe Box - paper, scissors, and other supplies in crate
Embellishing a Wooden Crate as a Recipe Box

 
Multi Colored Place Mat Using Chinless Foundation - finished mat
Multi Colored Place Mat Using Chainless Foundation

 
Recovering or Repairing the Interior Roof of a Van - cracks
Recovering or Repairing the Interior Roof of a Van

 
Colorful Hair Tie Vases - three finished vases lying down
Colorful Hair Tie Vases

 
An organized junk drawer using recycled containers as dividers.
Organizing a Junk Drawer with Dividers

 
Refurbishing a Small Trash Can - spray with shellac coating
Refurbishing a Small Trash Can

 
A bowl filled with food next to another empty bowl.
Second Bowl to Insulate Hot Food

 
Dirty dishes in a kitchen sink.
An Ounce of Prevention

 
A stopper that fits the pour spout of a water kettle.
Stopper for Missing Cap to Kettle

 
Reuben Casserole in baking dish
Reuben Casserole

 
A magazine rack with greeting cards stored inside.
Uses For a Magazine Rack

 
Gullible Bee on Faux Flowers - wasp on faux flowers
Gullible Bee on Faux Flowers

 
Mirror Mirror on the Wall - mirror on wall
Mirror Mirror on the Wall

 
Two pills that look very similar.
Do Not Mix Medication

 
Recycled Yarn Afghan - side view of day bed with afghan
Recycled Yarn Afghan

 
Craft Project Tickler Box - completed box
Craft Project Tickler Box

 
A trash can with a top container for holding mailing supplies.
Mail and Recycling Container in One

 
Unique Eggs in One Homemade Basket - decorated eggs in crochet basket
Put All Your Unique Eggs in One Homemade Basket

 
Multi-linguistic Yarn Tub - finished tub filled with yarn
Multi-linguistic Yarn Tub

 
A bag of socks hanging in the closet.
Easy Bag Storage

 
Mini Hat Spring Wreath - finished wreath hanging on porch wall
Mini Hat Spring Wreath

 
Crochet Bunny Wreath - wreath hanging
Crochet Bunny Wreath

 
Baked sweet bacon chicken on baking sheet
Sweet Bacon Chicken

 
Hose Wreath for Your Deck or Balcony
Hose Wreath for Your Deck or Balcony

 
Several rolls of crochet thread on a toilet paper holder.
Bath Tissue Holder to Store Crochet Thread

 
Hide Clutter in Plain Sight
Decorative Containers Hide Clutter in Plain Sight

 
Spring Seed Packet Wreath - finished wreath
Spring Seed Packet Wreath

 
Recycled Fruit Container for Craft Supplies - clear plastic container filled with craft supplies
Recycled Fruit Container for Craft Supplies

 
Crocheted Bathroom Rug
Crocheted Bathroom Rug

 
Sink Mat to Photo Frame - add photo
Sink Mat to Photo Frame

 
Using Coffee Tubs for Fabric Storage - stack of cans filled with fabric with a short piece of wood under the bottom row to give back tilt
Using Coffee Tubs for Fabric Storage

 
A pill keeper containing different spices.
Use Pill Minder for Camping Spices

 
Mardi Gras Mask Door Hanging
Mardi Gras Mask Door Hanging

 
A cute cardboard box containing scissors, remotes and other clutter.
Housing Side Table Clutter with Box

 
An empty coffee pod next to a container of ground coffee.
Using Designer Coffee Pods Without A Kuerig

 
A sponge stored in the handle of a bottle of cleaner.
Keeping Your Dirty Work Sponge Handy

 
An over the door hook with paper towels and hotpads.
Over the Door Hanger Meets Paper Towel Holder

 
A pie plate being used as a makeshift pot lid.
Pie Plate for a Pot Lid

 
To-do lists inside sheet protectors.
Protector Sheets for Your To-Do Lists

 
Two empty tuna cans.
Make Can Stackers for Your Pantry

 
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