Martha once did an entire program on using the right tool for the job. I was right with her. Ya! You go Martha! Right tool!
I was right with her, that is, up until the time I couldn’t find the THIRD paint can lid pryer-opener thingy I bought in as many weeks. I was forced to use a screwdriver/spoon/key instead. I realized then that I will always fall short on the Martha-meter, but that it was okay, because instead, I discovered a “gift” for using something as something else.
Such as:
A room divider used as a headboard
A flower pot as a utensil holder
A bulletin board as a jewelry holder
An embroidery hoop as the letter O
Shower curtain rings as pail holders
I saw this at a funky clothing store and I fully intend to make one, so I say I can show you – seat made of newspaper/pillow/belts. (Keep reading, husband. Keep reading)
Empty jars for paint brushes (honestly – someone asked me where I bought them. Uhhhh spaghetti isle….) I’m such an artiste.
Wooden trim fashioned into a photo display
Vintage valentines as artwork
You’ve seen my recycling box
Oh and as for those paint lid opener thingy-s? Wind chimes! Ok, bad wind chimes, but still!
Found This Painted That 
I love how you always include humour in your blog. Have you ever thought about being a stand up comedian? Love your wind chime too! :~)
Never! I think you’d be the only one at my shows!! But I’m glad you’re getting a chuckle.
You are too funny. Hubby must be entertained daily. Love the yellow door.
Oh yes….I keep him in stitches……
I just love reading your blog!
Awwww thank you! I’m more thrilled than you can imagine!
Thanks for the like! Your blog is great… I love the seat made of newspaper/pillow/belts too, very creative!
C x
Me too but surprisingly it takes a LOT of newspapers to get it that high and solid. It will be awhile before I can actually say I did that one!!
This is so great! I love re-using things! I had these adorable wooden boxes (well not real wood, they’re from Target) that were bight colors inside and blonde “wood” outside. I got them probably 10 years ago–they are (were) CD holders. Now one holds my kitchen utensils and another holds my mini succulent garden. Also your bedroom is beautiful!
Hey! Sounds like we’re kindred spirits! Thanks for the bedroom compliment AND the follow!
Very clever ideas!!! I love the idea of using a room divider as a headboard, no one would ever guess.
Alsion
Thanks! It’s fun to figure out other ways to use stuff. Sometimes it’s a fail but mostly it’s works out pretty well.