Category: Repurposed

Upcycled Bandana DIY Drawstring Bag

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 31, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Bandana Drawstring Bags with Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #refashion #sewing #upcycle #fashion #giftidea

Oh happy day! It’s Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! That means is the last Tuesday of the month (gasp…already?!?). Sigh…well time flies when you’re having fun…er…in lockdown. haha. I found a slew of these brand new bandanas at the thrift store and am geared to make upcycled bandana drawstring bags, plus a fun extra project too.

For real tho, I’ve had these in my stash for a few years, yes, YEARS. I bought them when my 3rd daughter was little and had the intention to make play skirts and dresses for her. I blinked and now my

Tags bag, bandanna, crafts, diy, refashion, sewing, trashure, tutorial

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

DIY Insulated Picnic Basket with Napkins

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 26, 2020
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Featured DIY Insulated Picnic Basket with Cloth Napkins by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #picnic #basket #farmhouse #cottage #summer

In life there are things that we can find ourselves drawn to and we have no idea why. haha. Am I right? Well, in this case I think I know why and I know how it started. Let me begin by showing you how I’m going to turn this thrifted goodie into a DIY insulated picnic basket. {{ooh…aaah…ooooo}}

You would have bought it too, right? I mean it’s a basket and no one passes up baskets – at least any one sane, that is. ahem. I can honestly say that I came by my fetish thru my

Tags basket, diy, lunch, picnic, repurposed, sewing, trashure, upcycled

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Giveaways Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted

DIY Rustic Carrots from Upcycled Furniture Legs

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 17, 2020
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Featured DIY Rustic Carrots for Spring Decor Made from Upcycled Furniture Legs by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #handmade #home #farmhouse #spring #homedecor #crafts

Spring is just around the corner and I am so excited to see the signs of life in my garden beds. I know some of you already have full blooming, or are even headed into winter on the other side of the world. However, here in Ohio, we are just starting to see buds and smiling cold-weather blooms, like crocus pop out. Today, I’m going to take this misfit bunch of furniture legs and turn then into some spring-like DIY rustic carrots. (giveaway alert!)

There’s a story behind this loot. My friend, Mandy, sent me a picture asking if I wanted these wood turnings and legs. Me…”come to mama.” Right?? I mean, who would turn this down?

Tags carrots, diy, farmhouse, giveaway, home decor, HomeRight, spring, trashure

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Kids Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Upcycled Play Kitchen from Kids Desk

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 10, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Play Kitchen with Working Sink by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces with Video Tutorial | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #kids #play #furniture #upcycle #home #homedecor

Hey, hey, hey! It’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday! It’s the second Tuesday of the month where my blogger friends and I share our latest DIY inspiration for you. I found this super cute kids desk that used to have a hutch (and drawers) set out for trash. It is going to get a new life as an upcycled play kitchen. woot! Hang with me now…

Yes, this little desk is mightily worn and ragged, but there is still life there. You know I’m a sucker for the unloved in furniture, especially when it’s made of wood. Funny thing is my teen daughter was driving to earn driving hours, and I had my older son hop out and grab it. Good kids. haha.

Tags diy, kids, kitchen, repurposed, toys, trash to treasure, trashure, upcycle

DIY / Tutorials Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Upcycled Bread Pan Caddy ~ DIY Storage

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 5, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Bread Pan Caddy for Farmhouse Style Storage by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #farmhouse #diy #storage #home #homedecor

If you don’t already think I’m quirky in the way my brain works, just wait until you see what I did with this “junk”. Is it junk, really? You know it’s not. It’s what I adoringly call #trashure. Now, let’s have some fun and make an upcycled bread pan caddy. {{doing the cabbage patch}} Just thought I’d date myself a snip.

I’m sort of addicted to old bread pans because they have so many uses. Here are a few things I’ve created in years past. Can you guess what the pan is attached to in the second picture?

Tags bread pan, caddy, cottage, farmhouse, trashure, upcycled

Crafts Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Farmhouse Cobbler Bin from Thrifted Find

Post author By Larissa
Post date February 27, 2020
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Y’all ready for some fun? I sure hope you enjoy stopping by my part of the online world to giggle, to be inspired, and most of all have fun. In the past I’ve repeatedly said how I never skip over the wood section of the thrift store. Potential awaits! Just like this primitive bin I found. Today, it’s going to become farmhouse cobbler bin. tee hee.

The key factor I look for in a project is that it is solid wood. Plywood ain’t my jam because it’s hard to rework. This bin is made of solid pine boards, so I tuck it in my cart.

Tags cobbler, diy, farmhouse, trashure, typography

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

Upcycled Denim Pocket Purse

Post author By Larissa
Post date February 25, 2020
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Hey friends! Today is Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time where the last Tuesday of each month I share a fun way to upcycle, reuse, repurpose items into fashion, home decor and more. Today, I’m all about those old jeans and giving them a new life with upcycle denim pocket purses.

These are a pair of my husband’s old jeans with holes in the seat. Don’t ask me how those got there? ahem. However, instead of chucking them into the trash, there is a whole lotta fabric that still has perfect upcycling purpose.

While I could give you limitless options how to use it all, I’m going to only focus on utilizing those pockets today.

Tags denim, diy, purse, refashion, sewing, trashure, upcycle

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Family Gardening Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted

Repurposed Magazine Rack Kitchen Storage

Post author By Larissa
Post date February 11, 2020
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Featured Repurposed Magazine Rack for Farmhouse Kitchen Storage by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #farmhouse #home #kitchen #storage #homedecor

Not only is it time for Trash to Treasure Tuesday, but we also have a new member of our group to welcome. Denise at Salvaged Inspirations does amazing and work and we know you’ll love her too. Today, I’m sharing how a repurposed magazine rack becomes extra kitchen storage.

This vintage gem was tucked up on the top shelf with other wood items surrounding it. It may not be pretty now, but it will be. tee hee. With all the changes in our media in today’s world, magazines aren’t quite as numerous as they once were.

Tags kitchen, magazine, repurposed, trash to treasure, trashure, upcycled

DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted upholstery

Vintage Piano Bench Makeover to Bedroom Bench

Post author By Larissa
Post date February 4, 2020
59 Comments on Vintage Piano Bench Makeover to Bedroom Bench

Featured Vintage Piano Bench Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #home #furniture #homedecor #diy #farmhouse

One of the things I like to focus on in my home is function over form. However, it is blissful when they can be melded together. Take for instance this vintage piano bench. Yes, it’s original purpose is for sitting in front of a piano and storing music. Yet, I see a new use in home decor.

The bonus features of this piano bench is that it’s in great condition with the tapered legs, and hinged lid top. Have you seen my other piano bench makeovers? Check them out in these past posts.

Tags bedroom, bench, furniture, piano, trashure, upholstery