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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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Sorting Buttons or Beads - buttons in top lid
Sorting Buttons or BeadsI often work with buttons and beads. Pouring them out into a bowl or cup just takes up more room on the small work table. So yesterday, I decided to make a sorting space where I can see and sort tiny things without having them roll off onto the floor. My feet and vacuum are happier for it.

 
Patriotic Straw Wall Art - finished wreath hanging
Patriotic Straw Wall ArtI saw something like this on line, but I made my own. I had to improvise because I didn't buy enough of two colors, but I think it came out pretty cute anyway.

 
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.

 
New Life for Old Cabinet - full view
New Life for Old CabinetI had this little cabinet next to my living room chair for a while. Then I went to a friend's house and saw that she had a similar little one in her bathroom. I was inspired! And then I went to work.

 
Crochet Yarn Pumpkins - two styles of yarn pumpkins
Crochet Yarn PumpkinsToday I did two pumpkin crafts from yarn that were fun and are very easy. For one, you don't even need to know how to crochet.

 
Repurposing a Dishwasher Baby Bottle Rack to Store Thread - loaded rack
Repurposing a Dishwasher Baby Bottle Rack to Store ThreadI am always looking for something to make my craft supplies easier to store, find, and use. I spotted this at a local thrift store and scarfed it up.

 
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Several rolls of crochet thread on a toilet paper holder.
Bath Tissue Holder to Store Crochet ThreadWhen your counter space in your work room is limited, you do what ever you can to save space. Today, I gathered up the spooled crochet threads and put them on this bath tissue holder.

 
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.

 
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!

 
New Baby Frame - finished frame
New Baby FrameI made this for a friend's new grandnephew, Luciano. It's time intensive, but I love how it turned out.

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

 
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Jack o'Lantern Foam Pumpkin Faces - laughing foam pumpkin face
Jack o'Lantern Foam Pumpkin FacesI don't decorate for Halloween, but I know a lot of people do. So Jack O'Lanterns are so popular. Being on a budget, I thought "What could the kids do with their parents or older siblings"? I came up with this.

 
Dollar Tree Tiny Scrubber Pumpkins - finished pumpkins
Dollar Tree Tiny Scrubber PumpkinsWith just 5 things from the Dollar Tree, you can make 2 or 3 cute little pumpkins!

 
Embellish a Dollar Tree Pumpkin - decorated pumpkin
Embellish a Dollar Tree PumpkinI love the little foam pumpkins I get at the Dollar Tree. But let's face it, they are pretty "uninspired".

 
Black Lace and White Ribbon Pumpkin
Black Lace and White Ribbon PumpkinI have wanted to cover a pumpkin in lace since I saw one using an old pair of lacy hose. I finally just stopped and did it.

 
The Little Punk'in Who Could!
The Little Punk'in Who Could!Making the second foam pumpkin brought out the Punk' in me. I love the way it turned out.

 
Butterfly Suncatcher Using Unique Lids - hanging in window
Making a Butterfly Suncatcher Using Uniquely Shaped LidsI have a storage room. During every season, I need to eliminate the moisture. So I buy these as the Dollar Tree. They are called, simply enough, Moisture Eliminators.

 
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A shadowbox frame storing small packets in a pantry.
Shadowbox Frame to Organize Packaged Goods

 
A mug holding pens on a countertop.
Protecting a Mug from Pen Marks

 
Bracelets on a stand with a white background.
Making A Backdrop For Good Photos

 
Not Country Bumpkin - Country Pumpkin! - decorated pumpkin
Not Country Bumpkin - Country Pumpkin!

 
Cans Can Do So Many Things - larger can inverted over the smaller one
Cans Can Do So Many Things

 
A container of seafood salad with cottage cheese lid.
Don't Toss Plastic Lids

 
A wrist brace and a metal canning jar insert on a woman's wrist.
Help with Injured Wrist on the Cheap

 
A tiny gift box made from lids from Stax potato chips.
Recycled Lids as Tiny Gift Box

 
Bragging Rights! Second Place -State Fair - winning project
Bragging Rights! Second Place State Fair

 
Boxes that are marked "MT" to denote that the boxes are empty.
Marking Empty Boxes

 
A white coaster being used under a computer mouse.
Dollar Tree Coaster as Mouse Pad

 
BeJeweled' Mirror = finished mirror with mirror tiles in center
BeJeweled' Mirror

 
Small kitchen items stored inside a crockpot.
Store Small Things Inside Your Crockpot

 
A pair of champagne flutes partly full of colored water.
Keeping Colored Water from Evaporating

 
Holding two cords in the middle of a sun shade.
Keep Your Sun Shade Cords in Place

 
Golden Euonymus Foliage with Three Colors - shrub
Euonymus Foliage with Three Colors

 
Photo, Poem, and Scrabble Frame - finished project
Photo, Poem, and Scrabble Frame

 
Two filled jars of Splenda packets in the pantry.
Pre-fill Things You Use Every Week

 
Chenille Stem Firework and Star Decorations - one finished firework design hanging
Chenille Stem Firework and Star Decorations

 
Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow Box - finished shadow box with paper on the edges
Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow Box

 
Pieces of potato that have been placed in a plastic ziptop bag.
Making Squashed Spuds in a Baggie

 
Final shot of the new organized and decorated shelf.
New Shelf from Decorated Boxes

 
Several mushroom tubs on a wall containing different craft supplies.
Mushroom Tubs for Organizing Craft Supplies

 
A plate of ranch dip with vegetables.
Making Small Amounts of Ranch Dip

 
Summer Door Decor - finished red door hanging
Summer Door Decor

 
Red, White, and Blue Star Window Decor
Red, White, and Blue Star Window Decor

 
A decorative vase made from recycled VHS tapes.
Recycled VHS Tape Vase

 
Raising a TV with a Modified Tray - view of tray with TV above and boxes below on table top
Raising a TV with a Modified Tray

 
bowl of jambalaya dinner
Dollar Tree Dinner

 
A container of boxed macaroni and cheese ingredients in the pantry.
Consolidate Food to Save Pantry Space

 
A row of small empty mason jars with prescription medication bottles.
Mason Jars for Storing Daily Medication

 
Photo of router information
Take a Photo of the Back of your Modem/Router

 
A plate of cooked turkey bacon.
Cooking Turkey Bacon in the Oven

 
A selection of juices and drinks purchased at the Dollar Tree
Mixing Dollar Tree Juices

 
Small Dish Drainer for Sink - vinyl coated dish rack
Small Dish Drainer for Sink

 
Making a Custom Table Scarf from a Placemat - new mat on table with decorative box and heart shaped box on it
Making a Custom Table Scarf from a Placemat

 
A pan cooking fish, potatoes and peas all at once.
Making a Three Course Meal in One Skillet

 
House Address Sign Using Glass Nuggets - finished house number sign
House Address Sign Using Glass Nuggets

 
Small recycled glass jars stored inside larger jars in a cupboard.
Storing Jars Inside Jars to Save Space

 
A VHS tape being used to prop a door open.
Another Use for an Old VHS Tape

 
A small legal pad attached to a small cutting board with binder clips.
Make an Impromptu Clipboard

 
Beads in a recycled lid.
Lids, Lids, Glorious Lids!

 
Old Phone Case as Photo Frame - case reassembled with baby photos
Old Phone Case as Photo Frame

 
A decorated square box with the lid removed, on a tray.
Making a Night Box

 
One small plastic container upended inside another.
Using Lidless Containers

 
A jigsaw puzzle being worked on a card table.
Protecting a Puzzle on a Table

 
A woman standing outside a home and smiling.
Procrastinating On Our Priorities

 
Spice Carousel for Art Supplies
Spice Carousel for Art Supplies

 
Flat and Fancy Hanging Egg Decorations - closeup of hanging eggs
Flat and Fancy Hanging Egg Decorations

 
Identifying a Piece of Jewelry - dark silvertone pendant with colored stones and decorative filigree
Identifying a Piece of Jewelry

 
Yarn Chain St. Patty's Wreath - finished wreath hanging on an exterior wall
Yarn Chain St. Patty's Wreath

 
An old Tupperware container with several sections filled with jewelry findings.
Giving an Old Tupperware Container New Life

 
An old eye makeup case with medication.
New Life for Old Makeup Case

 
A short broom handle being extended with a cardboard tube.
Extending a Short Broom Handle

 
Using two pill bottle lids to support a wire shelf.
Pill Bottle Lids as Shelf Support

 
Fabric Covered Display Boxes - display packages wrapped in fabric and tied with lace bows
Fabric Covered Display Boxes

 
Make a Jewelry Box from a Pot Holder - add jewelry or other small items
Make a Jewelry Box from a Pot Holder

 
An old RC car box that can be repurposed for storage.
Turning a Old RC Car Box into a Sewing Box

 
Ingredients for making a soft salad.
Making a Soft Salad

 
baked ice cream bread in cups
Ice Cream Bread

 
Mirror Ball for Cats - closeup of finished hanging mirrored ball
Mirror Ball for Cats

 
Toilet Lid Cover - finished cover on the underside of the lid
Toilet Lid Cover

 
Rice for Keeping Felt Pen Fresh
Rice for Keeping Felt Pen Fresh

 
Plug a Leaky Tub Drain
Plug a Leaky Tub Drain

 
Raising a Dishwdrying Tub - sink mat under the tub
Raising a Dishdrying Tub

 
Binder Clips holding Notes
Binder Clips to Stay Organized

 
Raised Bed With Pillows
Raising a Bed with Books

 
Foam Heart Wreath - finished wreath
Foam Heart Wreath

 
packages of different sized beads.
Easy Bead Sorter

 
A collection of toothbrushes in a plastic container.
Uses for a Toothbrush Container

 
An afghan folder over as a headrest for a chair.
Easy Headrest Pillow for Your Chair

 
A magazine rack storing many items.
Using a Magazine Rack for Storage

 
Displaying My Snail Collection - more snails
Displaying My Snail Collection

 
A hole poked at the top of the trash bag to avoid an air pocket.
Hole in Top of Trash Bag for Easier Filling

 
An organized freezer filled with plastic shoe boxes.
Freezer Organization with Shoe Boxes

 
A homemade cardboard knife case.
Easy and Safe Knife Storage

 
Empty bottles with skeins of yarn stored inside.
Storing Stuff in Other Stuff

 
A plastic lid being held on with a hair band.
Fixing an Old Tupperware Lid

 
Store Oil in Recycled Plastic Bottle
Store Oil in Recycled Plastic Bottle

 
Binder clips to keep a shower curtain liner from billowing.
Keep Shower Curtain Lining from Billowing

 
Christmas Card and Bow Window Decoration - full view of the window and decorations
Christmas Card and Bow Window Decoration

 
Bridge Table with Cedar Boards - ready to work
Bridge Table with Cedar Boards

 
Happy Bow Wreath - finished wreath hanging on the door
Happy Bow Wreath

 
Two soda bottle caps with earplugs stored inside.
Storing Earplugs in Bottle Caps

 
A bottle of soda in a gift bag holding a refrigerator door open.
Propping a Fridge Door Open

 
Making a Wicker Lampshade into a Vase
Making a Wicker Lampshade into a Vase

 
A basket that can slide underneath a storage drawer.
Basket Drawer to Hide Office Supplies

 
A basket that is camouflaging a wall thermostat.
Camouflaging a Thermostat

 
A collection of broken items to be fixed or upcycled.
Make a "Fix Me" Box or Basket

 
A frame with an easel back that has a loop to hang on the wall.
Hanging a Frame with an Easel Back

 
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