Treasured Tidbits by Tina

Our Secret Reveal: Project #1

I promised updates on the Secret Surprise Progress

(henceforth called the “Secret Reveal”)

This may not seem exciting to you but it is DEFINITELY exciting for me.

Tags: Makeover PRoject, Surprise, Upcycled Wood

DIY Projects, Home Decor, One Day, One Month, One Project At a Time, Organization, Upcycle | Tina Miller | July 9, 2015 10:12 pm | Comments (2)

Fun, Easy Dr. Pepper Flowers

These were a blast and so easy to make.

Tags: Dr. Pepper Bottles, Dr. Pepper Caps, Flowers, Paper FLowers, Upcycled Dr. Pepper Bottles and Caps

DIY Projects, Upcycle | Tina Miller | February 16, 2015 10:18 pm | Comments (4)

20 Fun & Useful Ways to Upcycle Plastic Lids

20 Fun & Useful Ways to Up-cycle Plastic Lids

For now we only have a bullet list due to my immobility, but I promise we will be adding photos as time goes on.

Tags: Closet ideas, Crafting, Learning items around the house, Organizing, Preschool learning, Repurposed Plastic lids, Toddler Learning, Upcycled Plastic Lids

Upcycle | Tina Miller | January 16, 2015 7:34 pm | Comments (2)

Amazing Tissue Paper Candy DIY

In all honesty this project is so simple it will probably take longer to assemble the supplies than it does to create the fun decor.

These life size candies are perfect for birthday parties, Christmas décor, life size Candy Land game, fair or any candy themed party, and made completely from recycled products.

Tags: Candy, Cool Whip, Cottage Cheese Lid, Country Crock, Dip Lid, Fake Candy, Ice Cream Lids, Plastic Lids, Prairie Farms, Recycling, Sherbert Lids, Tissue Paper, Upcycled Dip COntainer, Upcycled Sour Cream Container, Upcycling

Christmas, Home Decor, Recycling | Tina Miller | January 12, 2015 10:13 pm | Comments (5)

8 Simple Ways to Upcycle Tissue Paper

8 Simple Ways To Upcycle Tissue Paper

Tissue Paper: It is so pretty and comes in so many colors. But what do you do with it after it is used?

Below are 8 Fun and Serious Ideas for both the young and old.

Tags: Packing Ornaments, Recycling, Tissue Paper, Tissue Paper Candy, Unusual Uses For Tissue Paper, Upcycling Tissue Paper

DIY Projects, Recycling | Tina Miller | January 9, 2015 10:27 pm | Comments (3)

15 Unusual Uses For Your Odd Socks

Ever wonder what to do with your odd socks?

Here are 15 Unusual Uses

Some fun, some funny and some hard work. I hope you enjoy!

Tags: Cleaning, Dusting Polishing, Frugal Living, Odd Socks, Old Socks, Ornament Storage, Strorage, Upcycled Socks, Upcycling

Recycling | Tina Miller | January 2, 2015 11:01 pm | Comments (3)

30+ Ways We Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle, these are words every home should use whenever possible for a multitude of reasons, including helping the environment and saving money.

I come from a long line of frugal women.

Long before “Going Green” was “in”, my family was reducing, reusing and recycling.

Tags: Aluminum, Appliances, cardboard, cereal boxes, Cleaning Things out, Computers, egg cartons, Electronics, Frugal, Frugal Lving, glass, Gooodwill, Recycling, Reduce, Repurposed, Reuse, Save the Earth, Saving on Groceries, W

Recycling | Tina Miller | April 29, 2014 9:04 pm | Comments (6)