Reuse, Recycle, Renew

Wall Sconce

Materials:

automobile side-view mirrors (look for these at salvage yards, thrift shops or swap meets)
wall anchors or molly bolts
battery powered drill
screws
candles, plants or pottery

Steps:

1. Install two wall anchors with a battery-powered drill so that there is no cord to get in the way. Hang the mirrors, then secure with screws.

2. Side-view mirrors look best as sconces if they are grouped together. Accessorize with candles, plants or pottery to complete the look.

Materials:

old picture frame
measuring tape or ruler
photos
postcards
souvenir mementos
acid-free glue (available at craft or scrapbooking stores)
battery powered drill
2 handles (ice-drawer pulls)
piece of glass, cut to tray size
piece of foam core cut to frame opening size
acid-free mat board or heavyweight paper
piece of craft paper, cut to tray size
fasteners
rubber bumpers

Steps:

1. Measure the frame opening and cut the matte board to size. This will serve as the backing.

2. Gather all of your favorite photos, postcards or mementos and group them in a collage. Glue the collage to the mat board.

3. Drill on a drawer pull to each end of frame.

4. Turn the frame over and start to assemble the tray. First add the glass, then the collage, then the foam core. Secure with fasteners.

5. Attach rubber bumpers to back to prevent slipping or scratches on a table.

Materials:

inexpensive lampshade from thrift store
map
scissors
electrical tape
standard paper fasteners
hole punch
pinking shears

Steps:

1. Remove the existing pattern around the lampshade and use this as a pattern for the map. Cut the map to size.

2. Secure the map around the shade with electrical tape at the top. Secure with standard paper fasteners down the shade.

3. Punch holes with a hole punch.

4. Use pinking shears to embellish the bottom edge of the shade.