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Upcycle your old umbrella into a stylish tote bag (no sewing)!

Old umbrella to tote bag | The durable, waterproof fabric of the umbrella is perfect for repurposing into a stylish shoulder bag!

I meandered into crafts rather late in life, so I often find my skill-set inadequate for the do-it-yourself world: I have no idea about sewing, no delicacy in painting, no knowledge of carpentry, sigh. Luckily, there is still a lot that can be created with the help of just glue and safety pins… and yet is impressive! The umbrella-to-tote is one such project. As long as you have an old umbrella that refuses to function …[Read more]

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#under50dollars Catch your memories in a quilt

steps on how to create a dream catcher_a memory quilt

  In September 2015, Secondsguru 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! We are loving the enthusiasm our readers have shown. Kudos to recycling, reusing and reducing waste! Glad to see so …[Read more]

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#under50dollars From tiles to smiles

www.secondsguru.com| Easy DIY Home decor using tiles in under 50$

In September 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! We are truly humbled by the response and the enthusiasm our readers have shown. Kudos to recycling, reusing and …[Read more]

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Under50dollars A sparkly Diwali craft that kids will love!

Under50dollars | Engage young kids in this sparkly DIY project this Diwali! You can upcycle old CDs into diya / tealight bases and see how a small budget can yield immense glitter!

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]