Here's a clever way to reuse rain gutters - turn them in to bookshelves.

Check out the tutorial from Raising Olives.

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Turn vintage doilies in to cute lace bowls.

Check out the how-to from Prudent Baby.

(Thanks to Jaime for spotting this!)

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When you get bored of playing scrabble, why not turn the pieces in to cute pendants?

Check out the tutorial from Marcia Furman.

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If you're looking for a place to store earrings, beads and other little trinkets, then these matchbook drawers would be ideal.

Check out the tutorial from Things To Make And Do.

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If you're in need of a quick Halloween costume, turn a pack of playing cards in to a top hat.

Check out the from WireSmash.

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Here's a great way for recycling erasers you don't use, turn them in to stampers.

Check out the how-to from Carina's craftblog.

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Kool-Aid may be a super sugary drink but it's also awesome for dyeing yarn.

Check out the how-to from Elli Folks.

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These mini toolboxes, made from altoid tins are adorable and would make fantastic father's day gifts.

Check out the how-to from Alpha Mom.

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Started a knitting project and can't find your stitch markers? Don't worry, you can also construct a set out of paper clips.

Check out the how-to from Futergirl.

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These little cats are adorable and made from towels - the perfect bath time friend.

Check out the how-to from Doll Maker.

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These candle holders are made from orange rind and look super cute.

Check out the how-to from Beekman1802.

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Here's a clever way to repurpose a plastic fork - turn it in to a pair of fangs, ideal for Halloween.

Check out the post on atelier v.

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Looking for an exciting way to serve drinks at your summer parties? Turn a watermelon in to a drink keg.

Check out the how-to from evite.

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Here's a neat idea for repurposing glass jars and bottles, turn them in to photo frames!

Check out the how-to from Photojojo.

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These flower fairy lights look truly magical and would brighten up any grotto.

Check out the how-to from Espirit Cabane.

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Here's a great way to repurpose an old cupboard door, turn it in to a serving tray.

Check out the how-to from Crafty Nest.

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Here's a super cute way to display your jewelry.

Check out this clever how-to, for making a dress form from an old Barbie doll, from Craft Chi.

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Laughing Daises have posted this awesome solution for keeping your jewelry in check. Turn a cutlery tidy in to necklace organizer.

Check out the how-to here.

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Display your baked treats in their full glory with a DIY cake stand. Simply repurpose common household items to create a professional looking display.

Check out the how-to on Crafty Nest.

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I think that this Map Purse from Sonya Style is such a clever idea. Not only does it look cool, but you'll always know your way around.

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Rags To Bags is a great website filled with tutorials and patterns for turning your old clothes in to bags.

These would be great for scrunching up, shoving in your handbag and then taking them out when you have shopping to carry, so that you don't have to take a plastic bag.

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Jessica on Lost Button Studio turns her used up mechanical pencil refill containers in to super cute Top Secret Message Holders. I love them.

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Candace has posted a great tutorial on Craft Daisies for turning an old coffee canister in to a pumpkin.

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Here's a great way to organize your bills and files so that they're easy to find at a glance. Cut off company logos and icons from envelopes or spare letters and stick them to your filing system tabs. Next time you're looking for a specific bill, your eye will jump straight to the companies icon.

Check it out at Aaron's blog.

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How amazing are these Pencil Urchins by Jennifer Maestre? I love the way she groups together pencil leads of a similar colour.

A perfect decoration for any office desk and a great way to recycle worn down pencils.

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I think you'd have to be pretty brave to wear a belt like this, but if showing off your measurements is something you're proud of, then a tape measure belt may be just the thing for you.

What do you guys think?

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