Eco-friendlier. New chalkboards -- the "all-wood" series.

For those of you familiar with my Etsy shop, you've most likely seen my staple item: the repurposed chalkboard.  Typically, I upcycle these from old windows and cabinet doors (and feature a functional assortment of vintage/salvaged hardware).  On a recent salvaging expedition, I came across a big 'ol pile of wooden cabinet doors that were still in like new condition.  Usually, I sand and paint these, but these guys were in such great shape that I decided to leave them in their natural state.  They are now part of my "All-Wood" series, and were just recently listed in my shop.  Here are the stars of the show:

THE SOUS CHEF - $49.

GRAPE NOTES - $47.

THE ROOTS - $45.

TURN A SQUARE - $47.

HOUSE OF CHALK - $39.

"House of Chalk" has now been nominated for the "Trash to Craft" Challenge.  The eco-friendly item that wins will be featured on "The Daily Green"!  To vote, head on over to Etsy.  Here's the link: Trash to Craft Challenge.  Vote for Half Pint Salvage!

Reanimated

Coming up with a new idea can be hard--but coming up with a new use for something can be even harder.  On one hand, all you can think about is what this object currently is.  You're limited purely by what your eyes see.  On the other hand, if you let your imagination run wild, your idea may outweigh the overall functionality of whatever it is you're creating.  To make something truly "re-useful" a clever balance must be achieved.  Here are some folks that do it well.

Repurposed wall hanging, from Red Bird Crafts - $25.

Mini fabric bunting, from Knotted Nest - $7.

Red and white repurposed bird house, from Garage Inc. - $20.

Vintage sewing drawer, from AM Radio - $17.