Have you ever wondered how to paint your own wood sign? There are so many different ways to painting lettering and designs onto wood! When I first started my sign painting business in 2015, Plaid and Pearls Design, I started without a stencil cutting machine. I Googled and experimented with every technique I could find![Read more]
Do you ever overthink your purchases? I have a confession that I am an overthinking shopper. I sometimes go shopping on my lunch hour. I love popping into Homesense or Marshalls once or twice a week just to see what’s new. I especially have a thing for home decor and linens. Puffy Pillows and Flamingos[Read more]
Today, I’m going to show you a super easy, no sew way to cover your faded and tired outdoor cushion covers. Shower Curtain or Tablecloth? I’ve had the same patio cushions for over 6 years. Yes, they are a little faded and holey but they do the job. I wanted to brighten them up and[Read more]
This fun and sweet upcycled metal kettle planter idea with a hand-painted saying is perfect for your porch or patio. You don’t need a fancy cutting machine for this project! I’m going to show you how to paint letters without a stencil. Although Mother Nature has not quite gotten with the Spring weather program here,[Read more]
How do you handle complaints in your creative business? Today, I am going to share 5 strategies that I have used to build resilience in my creative business. As a creative business owner, you put yourself out there every single day – every sale, every client meeting, and every craft show. When you write a[Read more]
It happened tonight. I opened the drawer, grabbed the box, and pulled out THE LAST SANDWICH BAG. I should put this on the shopping list for tomorrow but I just can’t bring myself to buy any more. Maybe it’s the news report I read a few days ago that is still bothering me, or maybe[Read more]
If you’ve ever made jewelry, you know how expensive a “quick” trip to Michaels can be! You go in with the intention of looking for “just a few things” for your project and before you know it, you’re at the cash with a basket-load of blingy goodies, scrolling through your phone for a coupon to[Read more]
Magazines. We all have them. You probably have a stack on your side table right now! Yes, you can toss them into your recycling bin but have you ever thought about using them to create your own art? The inspiration for this project came from a Pottery Barn Teen print that was selling online[Read more]
Hi there! I’m Michele and welcome to my first post on ReuseitQueen! My passion is upcycling, refashioning, and refurbishing furniture, clothing and household items. I hate seeing an old lamp or perfectly good piece of wood going to waste! One of my favorite childhood memories was receiving a good old bag of hand-me-downs and dreaming[Read more]