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The summer is coming! And the cork boats are easy and fun!

2015-06-24

The summer is coming! And the cork boats are easy and fun!

Enjoy another way of crafting with your kids.

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Just lovely for a special occasion!

2015-06-17

Just lovely for a special occasion!

I’ve been collecting wine corks for a while and today I’m showing you one way to make use of them: Name Tags! Are you having guests? Let them know where to sit with cork and thin cardboard. To make these you’ll need wine corks, one for every guest at the table. You also need thin cardboard or thick paper to write the names on, I’ve used the grey recycled cardboard from the back of a college notebook. And of course, you’ll need a utility knife and a marker.

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DIY Make Amazing Cork Magnets

2015-06-10

Just dont waste your cork stoppers, give them a new life!

Most wine drinkers have that big glass jar full of corks. Ok, so maybe there are some that have corks but they are not on display — they’re in a big box hidden in the closet, attic or garage. Or maybe it’s just me. Either way, we all had dreams of taking those corks and making the coffee table of our dreams! I still have some ideas for a large-scale something-or-other made out of corks, but for now I only have time and the need for a few magnets in my kitchen, workshop, bathroom or office, where I can pin up little reminders. Here’s how to make your own cork magnets.

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Maybe for your office with used wine corks

2015-06-03

Maybe for your office!

While this may be easier said than done, I have taken a few drastic steps towards a more organized life.  Most recently I was finally able to hang up a wonderful large bulletin board that I made many months ago out of recycled wine corks.

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