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DIY Kokedama: Japanese Moss Ball Garden [Infographic]

September 29September 28Posted in DIY, Garden & NatureTagged care, diy, garden, hanging garden, how to, infographic, japanese, kokedama, moss ball, step by step, urban gardening, vertical gardenLeave a comment

Based on the ancient Japanese art, Kokedama or “moss ball” gardens are becoming a new trend in indoor gardening. In this DIY Kokedama tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a Japanese moss ball that can be suspended in mid-air by string or fishing line, or set down in a decorative tray or bowl.

Contrary to what one might think, kokedama are very easy to care for—easier than a traditional potted plant! In general, all they need is a bright location such as a window to provide them with adequate light, and a 5 minute soaking about once a week.

The process is simple and easy to do, so scroll down, read the guide, and you can be on your way to creating your own hanging garden of Babylon in no time!

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Reusing Old Belts

June 24November 19Posted in DIY, other materials, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged creative ways, diy, green solutions, how to, leather belt, old belts, recycle, repurpose, reuse, tutorial, upcycle, useful ways, zero waste9 Comments

Updated: June 2018

“For all the old items, which are no longer in use, throwing away is never a wise way. There are lots of ideas for reusing old belts into useful, stylish, handmade goods or interesting home decorations, rather than throwing them away.”

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Reusing Pringles cans

June 10June 24Posted in Carton, DIY, other materials, Paper, Plastic, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged crafts, creative ways, diy, green solutions, how to, potato chips can, potato chips tube, pringles container, pringles tube, recycle, repurpose, reuse, tutorials, upcycle, useful ways8 Comments

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Upcycling your Rug [Infographic]

November 5November 11Posted in DIY, Fabric, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged creative, diy, home decoration, how to, infographic, inspiration, old rug, outfit, recycle, repurpose, reuse, rug, upcycle, upcycled, upcycled art, Upcycling3 Comments

Upcycling, or Creative reuse, is the process of taking materials or products that are no longer wanted or needed and through creativity, transforming them into works of art, items of home decoration, or something else useful. It’s seen a resurgence in recent years, with repurposing becoming more popular as we become more aware of the limit of our resources and the impact we have on the earth as a species.

With sites like Pinterest, you can now get plenty of ideas for upcycling your unwanted items. The Rug Seller decided to take a look into what old rugs could be creatively turned into. It was quite surprising how many options there were, but in this infographic we dig into just a few. We’ll show you how to turn your rug in an accessory for your favourite outfit, how to make it into something to keep your cat occupied and how to revamp it for more use as a rug.

If you’re looking to repurpose one of your old rugs, or even something else in your home, we hope this will give you some inspiration to get creative and try something new. What have you got to lose?

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Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide [Infographics]

October 18November 27Posted in FoodTagged Cooking, food, friendsgiving, guide, how to, infographic, leftovers, planning, recipes, step by step, thanksgiving, tips, turkey4 Comments

Get ready for Thanksgiving with these 5 visual step-by-step instructions to guide you how and when to start, how to cook and replace what, how to prepare the main dish, how to set the table and being the best host, and lastly, what to do with the leftovers.