This Week in Scraps, Stories & Community

From scrap-art faces to teacup pincushions and pet toys, here’s what’s new (and fleeting!) in the world of upcycling.

May 07, 2025

Last week, we launched a new project theme that I’ve been really excited about: Make Something Temporary. It’s all about arranging scraps, leftovers, or found materials into something expressive—even if it’s fleeting.

This week, I finally joined in—and wow, it was more satisfying than I expected. First up: I made a little face out of odds and ends I had sitting on my desk. I was inspired by the pom-pom trim and pink trim being the same length and making the perfect mouth. I played. I dropped in tape for eyes, thread spools for pupils… it was weird and wonderful.

There’s something freeing about creating just to create—not to preserve or perfect. I highly recommend giving it a try. Snap a photo, wipe it away, and make room for the next idea. Share what you make with us in our new community project space.

Let’s get into what else is happening this week in the Peo Vee community →

-Molly

🌱 What’s Happening in the Community

We’re just starting to see members trickle into our new Peo Vee community space, and it’s already starting to feel like home. If you haven’t made the move yet, now’s the time—our old site sunsets May 25th, and you’ll need to create a new account on the new platform to stay connected.

Curious? Head over to community.peovee.com to sign up and join in the fun.

To keep the momentum going, we’re running a Question of the Day all month long in May. It’s been a fun way to spark conversation and get to know each other—come add your voice!

And for our Remnants sellers, we’re soon launching a new seller space inside the community. It’s a place to gather, share tips, ask questions, and connect with fellow sellers who get it. If you’re listing on Remnants, we truly can’t wait to get to know you better there.

➡️ New Project Inspiration 💫

Wine Cork Coasters

An exciting (and actually useful!) project idea by The Table Read—turn your leftover wine corks into coasters. What better use for cork than something designed to protect your surfaces? It’s simple, satisfying, and a great excuse to finally do something with that growing cork collection. 🍷♻️

Another we liked from their list?

Upcycled Pet Toys.

Got a pet that loves to chew, chase, or tug? Turn that energy into a reason to upcycle. Old t-shirts, sock singles, or scrap fabric can become your next great gift to your furry friend. Braid them, knot them, or bundle them into oddball shapes—they won’t care if it’s perfect, they’ll just love that it smells like you. Bonus points if it squeaks. 🐶♻️🐱

And last but not least, an adorable teacup set turned into a pincushion!

Teacup Pincushions

Shared by Re-Scape Inspired Recycling, this charming project turns delicate teacup sets into beautiful and functional pincushions. A bit of fabric, some stuffing, and a dash of creativity—and suddenly that lonely teacup becomes a perfect home for your pins and needles. It’s an elegant way to repurpose vintage dishware and add a touch of charm to your sewing space. Practical and pretty! 🧵💐

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Peo Vee Events

This Sunday! Our Craft Cafe & Supply Swap Returns

Join us on Saturday, May 11th for our next Craft Café & Supply Swap—on Mother’s Day! 🌸

Bring your mom, a mom-friend, or come solo and spend a lovely afternoon crafting, chatting, and swapping supplies with fellow creatives.

Our Virtual Craft Meetup is Back in May!

Let’s gather for a virtual upcycle show-and-tell and social craft hour. This meetup is a space for Members to come together roughly once a month, share works, hang out, and perhaps make new friends who share your passions.

We’ve launched our new events calendar! Log in to add your events.

✨ New on Remnants: Our Favorite Fresh Finds

We’ve got some seriously good stuff hitting the shelves on Remnants right now—from vibrant fabric bundles to quirky vintage notions, unique patterns, and the kinds of treasures that make you want to drop everything and start a new project.

Whether you're hunting for one-of-a-kind textiles or just browsing for inspiration, our latest arrivals are worth a peek. See what’s new →

(Just don’t wait too long—these favorites tend to go fast!)

Happy hunting—you never know what you’ll uncover! Browse the full collection on Remnants →

 
Caught our 👀

🧥 A sweater that got a playful upgrade.

💎 An art piece made from remnants brought to our supply swap!

🖍️ Handmade paper made colorful with crayon flecks.

📜 A saying we’ve found especially important for this month’s project theme.

 

I wrote a quick review of my test of a homemade Dawn Dish Spray refill recipe. Go check out how it worked, an whether I’d use it again here »

Until next time—keep making, keep sharing, and don’t forget to snap a photo before your temporary art disappears.

 

Until next week,

Team Peo Vee

We're mission-driven to gather a community of upcyclers dedicated to reducing waste, sharing resources, sparking ideas, and bringing reuse to the forefront of our daily lives. But we can’t do it alone.