The Creative Mind
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The Creative Mind
Today we are chatting about the creative mind for our upcycling and repurposing business. We share what stirs our creative thinking and how to stay creative!
what you will hear about in this episode:
- We also chat about our creativity and how it differs. Steve is amazing at creatively solving problems that are created when I come up with creative ideas for upcycled home decor (that’s a lot of creativity!)
- Scrolling Pinterest and browsing through magazines will spark your creative mind. Use these kinds of visuals to get your mind moving toward the creative idea.
- Think outside of the box when you see pieces. Move the piece around to see if you can see beyond its original use.
show notes:
- Thrift Store Tote Bag Makeover
- Add a Transfer to a Journal
- How I Use My Bullet Journal to Get My Projects Done!
- Steve’s favorite magazines: Wood Magazine and Fine Woodworking
- Cindy’s favorite magazines: Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, Cottages and Bungalows, and The Pioneer Woman
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Do you love to create? Are you passionate about sustainability? Then you’ll love Reinvented Delaware: The Podcast!
Join hosts Cindy and Steve as they explore the world of repurposing, upcycling, DIY projects, thrift shopping, antique shopping, auction shopping, and thrift hauls in Delaware. In each episode, they’ll share their tips and tricks for transforming old materials into new treasures. They’ll also interview experts in the field, and give you inspiration for your own projects.
In today's episode, From Hutch to Farmhouse Sink, we take you on a journey through on of our most popular DIY adventures – repurposing a 1980s oak hutch into a charming farmhouse-style laundry room sink, complete with a galvanized tub as the sink basin.
The Backstory: We share the inspiration behind their hutch makeover. We also discuss our love for farmhouse-style décor and the desire to repurpose furniture whenever possible, breathing new life into old pieces.
The Furniture Piece: Hear the history of this oak hutch, when we bought it, how long we have had it, and even when we tried to sell it!
The Vision: Listen as we describe our vision for the hutch-to-sink transformation. We talk about how we planned to blend the 1980s oak hutch with the rustic charm of a galvanized tub to achieve the perfect farmhouse aesthetic.
The Makeover Process: Dive into the nitty-gritty details of the makeover. From sanding and painting to reconfiguring the hutch's countertop to accommodate plumbing, we take you step by step through the transformation process.
Challenges and Triumphs: Like any DIY project, this one had its fair share of challenges. we share the hurdles we faced and the creative solutions they came up with to overcome them.
The Finished Product: Prepare to be amazed as Steve and Cindy reveal the stunning final result of their hard work. The hutch-turned-sink is now a centerpiece of our laundry room, adding both functionality and style to the space.
So, whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just someone looking to add a touch of farmhouse charm to your home, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as prove that with a little creativity and a lot of love for repurposed furniture, even a 1980s oak hutch can have new life in your home.
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