I am always amazed to see how creative people are when it comes to restoring things or re-using old items with a new twist. Keeping that in mind I decided to take on the Under50dollars challenge. I went to our local flea market, looking for something old to transform anew. But sadly, it wasn’t my lucky day and I didn’t really find anything I could work with! So I decided to do a fresh DIY for …[Read more]
Under50dollars A sparkly Diwali craft that kids will love!
In Sepetmber 2015, we launched the #Under50Dollars Challenge, our creative twist to #SG50, to commemorate the 50th birth-year of Singapore. It was devised for our readers to appreciate the inherent value of things used and old. If you have a good eye, enjoy upcycling… and have some dollars in the pocket, you too can join in and take up the challenge! Our latest entry comes from Ekta Mukati in Singapore. A mumpreneur and mother to two, she is well-experienced in devising “crafty” …[Read more]
#under50$ Stunning transformation of old pottery
In September 2015 Secondsguru introduced the #under50dollars challenge, a creative twist to #SG50, to commemorate the 50th birth-year of Singapore. It was devised for our readers to appreciate the inherent value of things used and old. If one has a good eye, can do some minor touch up or upcycling… and $50 in one’s pocket, he or she can join in and take up the challenge! We are delighted that our very first #under50$ challenge has been taken up. It has been contributed by …[Read more]
Tips 6 things to remember before selling online!
So you have this lovely little castle which your kids have outgrown, and now you want to sell it for other kids to enjoy. Or you received a hideous bag from a friend which you know you will never use, but you know there are others out there like your friend who think this is IT to make a fashion statement. Or you want to sell your car, or your iPhone, or your PS3….. Where do …[Read more]