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Reusing old Sewing Machines

May 22July 5Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged crafts, diy, how to, ideas, inspiration, old, recycle, Recycling, redesign, reduce, refurbish, repurpose, reuse, sewing machine, singer, treadle, tutorials, upcycle, Upcycling, vintageLeave a comment

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How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard [Infographic]

May 21May 28Posted in Garden & NatureTagged backyard, biodiversity, ecosystem, environmental, extinction, garden, gardening, how to, infographic, species, urban, urbanization, wildlifeLeave a comment

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Infographic by CustomMade

Today’s environmental news is often alarming, especially the warnings that biodiversity, a term used to describe the immense variety of life on Earth, is under siege. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns nearly one third of known species are threatened with extinction, including 41 percent of amphibians, 26 percent of mammals, and 13 percent of birds.

It’s easy to feel helpless in the face of such dire statistics, especially because many scientists call biodiversity our life support system. Humans rely on healthy ecosystems to:

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Reusing old broken Umbrellas

May 8May 20Posted in DIY, other materials, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged broken, crafts, diy, how to, ideas, inspiration, old, recycle, reduce, repair, repurpose, reuse, torn, tutorials, umbrella, upcycle, upcycled, UpcyclingLeave a comment

If it’s broken, mend it and reuse or donate.

F5USVP8G2HE05FZ.MEDIUM — Don’t chuck that broken umbrella! by TheGoodLife

dental-floss02_300 — If your umbrella has detached from its metal spines, tie or sew it back together with waxed floss, which will endure longer than regular thread.

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Dragon Wing out of an Umbrella - Tutorial by Aliuh on DeviantArt • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Dragon Wing out of an Umbrella – Tutorial by Aliuh on DeviantArt
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://aliuh.deviantart.com/art/Dragon-Wing-out-of-an-Umbrella-Tutorial-395707979

Broken Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Broken Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://weburbanist.com/2013/02/26/diy-redress-7-custom-clothing-mods-hacks-reuses/

Recycled umbrella bag • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Recycled umbrella bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.untrendylife.com/2011/03/broken-umbrellas-arent-trash.html

Broken umbrella kids parachute • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Broken umbrella kids parachute
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.howdoesshe.com/make-a-parachute-out-of-a-broken-umbrella/

Umbrella earring display by Marisa on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Umbrella earring display
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/mariseca/3287286710/

Fairy chandelier • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Fairy chandelier (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.buzzfeed.com/dianabruk/diy-ways-to-make-your-childs-bedroom-magical?sub=3091994_2627782#.xhRQ2Vvzm

Ornamental Bead Sticks! - A Broken Umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Ornamental Bead Sticks
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.michlinla.com/2013/10/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-one-broken.html#_a5y_p=1025710

Bat Halloween Costume • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Bat Halloween Costume
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.facebook.com/RethinkReuseIt/photos/a.179267432242505.1073741831.156494131186502/227381904097724/

Upcycled umbrella handbags • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Upcycled umbrella handbags(Russian)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dublirin.com.ua/we_sew_zont.html

Repurpose umbrella tote bag • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Repurpose umbrella tote bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://vault.sierraclub.org/sierra/201305/repurpose-umbrella-tote-bag/

Lacy Daisy crochet parasol • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Lacy Daisy crochet parasol
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.ravelry.com/projects/babukatorium/lacy-daisy-crochet-parasol

Cucumber support by AGA~mum on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Cucumber support
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/aga_mum/3636663543/

Recycle a Broken Umbrella into a Pouch • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Recycle a Broken Umbrella into a Pouch
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/05/umbrella-into-pouch/

DIY: Make a bag from a broken umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

DIY: Make a bag from a broken umbrella(Spanish)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://quefichaerestu.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/diy-diogenero-de-paraguas-estropeado.html

Webbed Chandelier from old umbrella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Webbed Chandelier from old umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/halloween-spooky-decorations/

Pillow covers • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Pillow covers(Portuguese)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dicasverdes.com/2011/10/como-fazer-almofadas-com-guarda-chuvas-e-material-reciclado/

Gift cash • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Gift cash
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://theseasonalhome.com/2009/05/13/gifting-dad-a-grad-special-birthday-etc/

Borsella • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Borsella(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.recyclart.org/2012/10/borsella/

Umbrella greenhouse • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Umbrella greenhouse
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://gardentherapy.ca/greenhouses-sss/

Upcycled umbrellas sun shade by Jenny on Flickr • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Upcycled umbrellas sun shade
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewdarnjenny/2562708993/in/pool-719792@N22/

A Portable Parabolic Cooker Built from an Umbrella by Juan Francisco Paredes • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

A Portable Parabolic Cooker Built from an Umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://solarcooking.org/plans/barbeque.htm

Halloween Chandelier • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Halloween Chandelier– maybe upcycle a broken umbrella and use dollar tree lights? (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22306960627727209/

Magazine Rack • Reusing Umbrellas | ecogreenlove

Magazine Rack(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/02/26/readymade-readers-renew-broken-umbrellas/

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Recipe: Quinoa Salad

May 8May 7Posted in recipesTagged benefits, Cook, how to, quinoa, recipe, Salad, tips6 Comments

Recipe: Quinoa Salad | ecogreenlove

“Grown in South America (Peru, Chile and Bolivia) for thousands of years, quinoa formed the staple diet of the Incas and their descendants. In recent years, foodies in the UK and the US have heralded it as a superior alternative to bulgur wheat, couscous and rice. Though it often occupies a similar role to these grains in dishes, quinoa is actually in the same family as beets, chard and spinach.”

– Jo Lewin, Nutritional therapist

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How to Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer [Infographic]

April 30May 8Posted in Garden & NatureTagged flowers, fresh, how to, infographic, last longer, preserve, tipsLeave a comment

by the team at Serenata Flowers

You have just received a beautiful bouquet. It looks stunning in vase next to the window, but you wonder what happens after few days. The flowers will fade away and your joy will only last a few days. Good news is there are simple tricks you can use to prolong the life of your blooms.

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Reusing old Sewing Machines

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Reusing old broken Umbrellas

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