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Last week, I asked what I should do with a beautiful box that just wasn’t quite me—and wow, you all delivered. I got so many creative suggestions: a shadow box, a mini craft supply organizer, a shrine, a gift box for a future handmade present… the list goes on. It was such a joy to read them all. A few of my favorite suggestions are below:

In the end, I went with Lane’s suggestion to turn it into a tea bag box—which felt practical and just right for us. I started the transformation this week, but let’s just say… it’s still a work in progress. Realizing I wanted to modernize the box while keeping the beautiful florals, I went to fill the background with a light grey enamel. I may have gotten a little too enthusiastic with the paint, which led to some puckering (oops). Now to figure out how to cover that…

That said, I’m loving the direction it’s going. It’s not a beautiful upcycle yet, but it has real potential, and I’ll be sure to share more as it comes together.

Thanks again for all the ideas. Now, let’s get into what else has been happening around the community this week…

-Molly

🌱 What’s Happening in the Community

Project of the Week

This week’s project feature is one that came from your replies to my box upcycle project. Peppy shared some tips on how to upcycle a box using decoupage.

💎 Peppy’s Passion for Decoupage

Peppy’s been practicing creative reuse since before it was trendy—and her decoupage work is a joyful, detail-filled celebration of reduce, reuse, recycle.

For the last 25 years, she’s been transforming everyday items like soap boxes, cigar boxes, and vintage suitcases using nothing but magazine clippings, catalog pages, and her incredible eye for composition. No store-bought supplies here—Peppy’s creations are entirely made from reused materials she’s collected and sorted into themed stashes over the years.

She’s shared a few of her favorite pieces with us this week, including a leopard-patterned suitcase (her favorite!), and a box with painted bead feet and a luxe spread of pearls and gemstones. We love the way each one tells a story—and honors both craft and creativity.

Peppy, thank you for inspiring us—and for reminding us just how far scissors, glue, and a vision can go. ✂️💖

Like what you see? Pop over and give Peppy a note of encouragement here in our activity feed.

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🧵 Featured Seller: Artichoke Crafts

This week’s featured Remnants seller is Artichoke Crafts, a treasure trove of unique craft books—and the prices include shipping! From specialty guides to quirky titles, there’s something here for every kind of maker. A few favorites:

• Knit Your Own Zoo by Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne

• Fabric Surface Design by Cheryl Rezendes

• Jacket Jazz & Jacket Jazz Encore by Judy Murrah

Perfect for adding to your creative library or gifting to a crafty friend. Browse Artichoke Crafts on Remnants →

Thanks again to everyone who sent ideas and inspiration. And as always, if you’re working on something cool, repurposing something unexpected, or just in the mood to share—you can always hit reply. We love hearing from you.

Until next week,