Tag Archives: recycled

Ruffled Black and White Drum Shade

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Allison Patrick

Holiday weekend greetings everyone!  I apologize for the delay in posting this project, last week just slipped through my fingers, time wise.  So, finally, here is the project I previewed last time, a new gorgeous drum shade!  Created from hundreds … Continue reading →

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Book Pages Pencil Cups

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I am so excited about today’s project, because for the first time in a while, it’s not a light! Don’t get me wrong, I love my lights, and the first idea that always pops into my head with a new … Continue reading →

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Soda Can Tab Large Drum Shade

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Sunday greetings everyone, things have been a bit crazy around NYC recently, due to the freak snowstorm yesterday!  We may have crazy weather, but we’ve never had snow in October, and enough that it actually started sticking to things!  I’ll … Continue reading →

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Project 25 Week 28 – Altoids Tins Message Board

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I’ve been continuing my exploration into Altoids Tins, and this is actually the project that first caught my eye many months ago, an adorable magnetic message board featured on Design*Sponge.  I made a few small changes from the tutorial, which … Continue reading →

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Project 24 Week 27 – Altoids Tins Desk Accessories

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Happy Sunday morning everyone! Last summer I spotted some fun projects on Design*Sponge, made from recycled Altoids Tins.  I don’t exactly eat huge numbers of Altoids on a regular basis, so instead I rushed right out to purchase a few … Continue reading →

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Project 19 Week 22 – Book Pages Pendant Lantern

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Good morning!  So, as if you couldn’t have guessed, I’m sort of stuck on old books right now.  So when I spotted this post on Pinterest (yes I’m sort of obsessed with that too) I knew I could do something … Continue reading →

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Project 18 Week 21 – Folded Book Business Card Holder

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Allison Patrick

The weather over the last few days has been just gorgeous, so I’ve been spending a lot of time in the park with my puppy Basel and his best friend Buster.  So this project is a nice and simple one … Continue reading →

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Project 17 Week 21 – Inspirational Crane Mobile

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Allison Patrick

Today is my birthday, hurray!  I had a really awesome birthday themed project planned, but I’ve been struggling to find the supplies I need at a cheap price, so unfortunately it isn’t ready in time.  My goal is to be … Continue reading →

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Project 16 Week 20 – Newspaper Basket

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Allison Patrick

As soon as I spotted this project on the Nifty Thrifty Things blog I knew I had to try it.  I dreamt of making big baskets for fabric, small baskets for my jewelry, and on and on. And then I … Continue reading →

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Project 15 Week 19 – Recycled Plastic Bag Pendant Light

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Allison Patrick

I couldn’t be more excited about this week’s project, a beautiful pendant light made from recycled plastic bags, and the fact that it marks the halfway point in my 30x30x3 journey. For those of you new this week, here’s a … Continue reading →

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