A great way to re-use old sweaters is to turn them into throw pillows. Cardigan sweaters work especially well for this project, because of the front button closure. If you are using sweaters without button closure, you can add a hidden zipper on the bottom seam of the pillow.
Blog post by Heather Fulcher
Professional Organizer for Hire
Vancouver, BC, Canada
heatherfulcher@gmail.com
604-618-4829
Heather's Creations
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Tomato cage Christmas tree
Use an upside down tomato cage wrapped in a string of Christmas lights for an inexpensive seasonal decoration.
It also looks great to wrap the tomato cages in artificial garland, burlap or ribbon, then add the lights.
Blog post by Heather Fulcher
Professional Organizer for Hire
Vancouver, BC, Canada
heatherfulcher@gmail.com
604-618-4829
It also looks great to wrap the tomato cages in artificial garland, burlap or ribbon, then add the lights.
Blog post by Heather Fulcher
Professional Organizer for Hire
Vancouver, BC, Canada
heatherfulcher@gmail.com
604-618-4829
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Refurbished bedside dresser
I looked long and hard for the right size bedside dresser for our master bedroom. It couldn't be too deep, because it would impede with the closet doors. It couldn't be too high, or else it wouldn't function well as a bedside surface. And it had to be the exact width to fit between the bed and the wall. After keeping my eye on Craigslist for about six months, I finally found this little treasure, and it only cost $40.
I removed the knobs and painted them separately. I recommend doing to give you the option of changing knob styles in the future. |
Blog post by Heather Fulcher
Professional Organizer for Hire
Vancouver, BC, Canada
heatherfulcher@gmail.com
604-618-4829
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Shabby Chic bedside cabinet
I bought this bedside cabinet on Craigslist for $30. It was described as an 'antique' and the previous owner told me he paid top dollar for it an antique store. I think 'antique' is a bit of a stretch, it's definitely not a top quality piece of furniture, but I knew it had great potential and it was exactly the size and style I was looking for.
The inside cabinet did not come with a shelf, which I felt wasn't the most effective use of the storage space. I added side rails and a shelf. |
The original hardware was covered in years of paint. I removed the hinges and latch, then soaked them in poly-stripper paint remover to restore them to their original glory, rust and all. |
Note the addition of the side rails for the shelf. |
Heather Fulcher
Professional Organizer for Hire
Vancouver, BC, Canada
heatherfulcher@gmail.com
604-618-4829
Monday, 19 August 2013
Head board made from a vintage door
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