Wednesday 9 March 2016

Recycle Rush !! :D

There isn't any 'Gold Rush' happening and as an avid crazy crafter I will always prefer a 'Recycle Rush' turning 'just unwanted things' into 'beautiful unwanted things' :D

Well, I woke up to a hard realization that my home isn't going to get any cleaner or clutter free just by pinning homemaking tips on Pinterest . That's what I (we, considering he did his part) was doing last two weeks - clothes and kitchen . I gave away items in good condition and now I know what's there in the loft too . I no longer throw 'don't know' looks at Raj when I ask him to pull something from the loft. Always, the entire content of loft is brought down whenever I need one small thing which I strongly anticipate that it is hiding in one of the corners of the loft . Sadly, that doesn't happen and we have three such big lofts .

I had plans to recycle these boxes of multi-flavored cheese wedges into something crafty as they are good to make decorative button shape boxes . Anshita likes flavored cheese wedges and we usually get very often for her snacks . But I kept only two to recycle .

I have tried to take good pictures as they do in many DIY sites to make the easy-peasy craft look exotic ;)

Recycled boxes button shape

Box before

Painted as a large button and added a lace on the edge .

My first quilling attempt , I deliberately let it roll in any direction inside not following the quilling concepts.


I also made good progress on my height chart : completed flower, monkey face and started the giraffe on the top .


I have been collecting many items for recycling purpose and I think it is time to declutter that as well.

Thank you for your comments on my last post, I will be closing the Messy to Classy link party tab . I need to update my cross stitch finishes on the blog . So far , I have been updating on the right side bar for easy access to someone who is new to my blog but now I am thinking to add tab for finishes, both crochet and cross stitch . However, in mobile version both the tabs and sidebar aren't visible . How do you prefer to display?

Anshita's annual exams will be over this Friday and then I will have a leisure weekend to design and write some crochet patterns for my website . I haven't done much after I first released it .

Have a crafty day !
Preeti :)





31 comments:

  1. Well done on recycling the boxes. they turned out amazing. I am a big supporter of recycling and always looking for ideas.
    good progress on height chart.I usually like tabs for various categories and i can see them on my iphone.

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  2. Those boxes you've created are adorable Preeti! I especially love the button one with the lace :)
    Hmmm.....my youngest loves cheese wedges too.....I think I may have to think about recylce too!

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  3. I love the cheese box upcycle!

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  4. Super idea and result !!!!
    Have a fun day !
    Anna

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  5. Your cheese boxes turned out well

    Cheers
    Vasudha
    Http://vsomayaji.Blogspot.com

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  6. Amazing what you can do with cheese triangle boxes :)
    Great progress on your colourful stitching. What a lovely design!

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  7. Nice recycling of the cheese boxes and great progress on the height chart too. I need to take your words to heart and de-clutter as well.

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  8. A lovely job of recycling. You've been busy!
    Amalia
    xo

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  9. Pretty boxes and stitching Preeti.

    Linda

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  10. Oh I love what you did to the boxes. Too cute!! Great progress on your stitched piece.

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  11. Lovely boxes, Preeti! Great recycling! Your embroidery is getting so cute!
    Hope you are having a lovely week!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  12. Your first quilling attempt is a great success - love your recycle box 😎✌🏼️ WIP looks so very cute too!!!!

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  13. I love your recycling projekt. Greta progress on the Hugh chart too!

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  14. Preeti, my love, you're smart about recycling! You have a great idea!
    Your embroidery goes nicely critters are cute!
    I keep my fingers Anshita tests on Friday !!!
    Pááá

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  15. That growth chart is so cute! As we clean, we are trying to declutter too. We are both savers so it is not easy.

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  16. What a great idea for the boxes! I love your quilling box - it's gorgeous :o)
    Hugs xx

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  17. Preeti: I like the boxes you recycled they are a wonderful idea, your quilling is wonderful, I have tried it not good for me, I can never get anything to look good and they always unravel.
    The growth chart is so sweet, I look forward to seeing the finish.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  18. Your circular boxes are lovely. I am a terrible hoarder, every little thing is put aside "for crafting".
    Nice work on the height chart too.
    I have a simple list down the side of my blog for the current year's finishes and then a tab to my separate Happy Dance blog at the top.

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  19. The recycled boxes looks so pretty! have a lovely weekend:)

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  20. Hi Preeti! I always like seeing your new crafty projects. Quilling was in my to try list for a long time... did you buy special quilling paper or cut stripes yourself?

    The boxes from GO cheese.. so clever :) They look pretty!
    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  21. What a great idea to use the old cheese boxes in your crafting, Preeti! Your ideas turned out great! I think I have an old box in my refrigerator right now--need to finish up the cheese and turn it into something fun :)

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  22. Haha! I am going through somewhat the same idea and have adopted the motto: "The only way to get something done is to do it!" My ravelry library is getting a close scrutiny to see what I can actually do. Luckily (??) I have not fallen into the Pintrest trap or I would really be doomed. :D I love the way your cheese boxes have turned out, especially the quilled one. What sort of bits and bobs will go in them now that they're complete?

    I am contemplating your question. I use the "pages" set up on my blog. I made the custom link image that shows up on the top of the blog in desktop mode, but it does not appear on mobile. I enabled the pages gadget on the very bottom of my page so that it will appear in both mobile/desktop versions. It is somewhat weird but it works for me... though it is perhaps not very noticeable to visitors.

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  23. The box is pretty.I used to collect things to recycle but now, I throw away everything.The house is tidier and my mind is free.

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  24. Oh! well done! Such a pretty job with your recycled boxes :D
    Love that height chart, those animals are so cute!! =)
    happy Sunday to you and your family!! :)

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  25. "Ontem foi embora.Amanhã ainda não veio. Temos somente hoje, comecemos!!!Qualquer ato
    de amor, por menor que seja, é um trabalho pela paz" (Madre Teresa de Calcutá)
    Fico sempre feliz com sua doce presença lá no meu cantinho! Obrigada!

    Um grande abraço querida, Marie.

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  26. Good idea for recycling the boxes. The quilling looks very pretty and effective. :)

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  27. Super pretty! The button is a really sweet idea, and the quilling one so nicely colorful. Have a great week! Nata xxx

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  28. What a bright idea turning those boxes into pretty pieces, the colors are so nice:)

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  29. I love the boxes, they are awesome!!!
    Really great!!
    Your stitching piece is looking great
    Can't wait to read your other posts I have in my bloglovin...

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  30. Excellent site I have bookmarked your site..
    _______
    Fashion

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