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Pies and Puggles

Pies and Puggles

Taking delight in the day-to-day.

operation upcycle

Operation Upcycle: Chalkboard Peace Globe

September 24, 2013 - Ali Burtt Leave a comment

It’s time for the second installment of Operation Upcycle! I’m in the process of taking a few things here and there that I have laying around and spiffing them up. It’s a fun way to learn new skills and push myself to try new things! The first project I did was adding some green andRead more

Posted in chalkboard paint, DIY, globe, operation upcycle, spray paint, vintage

Upcycled Vintage Wooden Bowls

September 12, 2013 - Ali Burtt Leave a comment

Well, that didn’t take long. Yesterday I pulled these bowls from my Etsy stock. They’re the sort of 1960s-era teak bowls that you see often in thrift stores. I knew I wanted to paint them, but I decided to gather a few inspiration pieces on Pinterest to see if there were any better ideas outRead more

Posted in bowls, DIY, operation upcycle, teak, upcycled, vintage, wood

Operation Upcycle: Creative Upcycling of Vintage Goods

September 11, 2013 - Ali Burtt Leave a comment

When I first opened my shop on Etsy, I thought I would be going the direction of the true mid century modern seller, relishing in the avocado greens, browns, golden yellows, ceramics, funky glassware and retro-ness of it all. However, as my shop has matured, I have found myself shifting in a different direction, welcomingRead more

Posted in DIY, etsy, operation upcycle, vintage
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