Up-Cycles Archives - Nemcsok Farms

Super Easy DIY Garden Markers

May 7, 2018 Evelyne Nemcsok 8 Comments

Sheer brilliance I tell ya. I made these super easy DIY garden markers with an upcycle and some sharpies. Also, I used a pair of scissors. Seriously. That is it. You may, like me, happen to have a disdain for the vinyl/plastic horizontal blinds that are a pain in the @$$ to clean, and never …

DIY Farmhouse Planter

October 19, 2017 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

You know what I love about farmhouse style DIY? Simple, elegant, with equal parts rustic and luxe. Also, frugal. (this post contains affiliate links for your convenience) DIY Farmhouse Planter – an elegant, simple, with equal parts rustic up-cycle that is easy on time, and easy on the budget! I just happened to luck into …

Rustic Sunflower Bushel Lid Wreath DIY

September 1, 2017 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Again, it’s no secret that I have a little thing for wreaths. So when I just happened upon a nice little pile of bushel lids, I knew exactly what I was going to do with them. And I love how this Rustic Sunflower Bushel Lid Wreath turned out. Looks good right? Rustic Sunflower Bushel Lid Wreath So, …

Earth Day Ideas – Crafts and DIYs

April 11, 2017 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Rock Earth Day with these awesome ideas for crafts and DIYs. Upcycle something fabulous, create something stunning and Do It Yourself proud. Earth Day Up Cycles Hand Knit Rag Rug – by Nemcsok Farms This upcycle was truly one of the most interesting projects I have taken on so far. You can create your own also …

Best DIY Craft Projects on the Farm

Easy Handmade Trivets Make the Perfect Kitchen Accessories to DIY

July 18, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

It’s getting to be about that time when we all start itching to get our craft on. Summer is half over, kids are heading back to school, and after the glorious down time of summer, it will soon be time to create. I’ve put together a list of our favourites here – each one is …

Unique Flower Planters for Your Yard and Garden

Unique Work Boot Flower Planters to add some whimsy to your yard and garden

June 20, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

You all know I love to Up-cycle stuff, right? My Hand Knit Rag Rug was a huge hit, and a lot of fun! And who could forget our Juice Jug Greenhouses? Anyway, my very kind and understanding husband also realizes my need to keep stuff, and was very pleased to offer me his old work boots…so …

Wine Cork Garden Markers

May 11, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 2 Comments

Garden Markers made from up-cycled wine cork are more than just cute. They also help you remember what the heck you were doing. Inspired by these sweet cork markers I found on Baby Centre I have ventured to make my own version. Herb Gardens I am not going to lie. Herb gardens are decidedly not something …

DIY Nature Gifts in A Jar

April 28, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Project: Recycle & Create. Take a predetermined recyclable item, and create something fabulous with it. The recyclable: glass jars. The something fabulous: DIY Nature Gifts in a Jar. I can hear the collective ooh-ing an ahh-ing. DIY Nature Gifts In A Jar These perfect gifts in a jar are made from Upcycled glass jars, …

Hand Knit Rag Rug

April 12, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 2 Comments

Are you ready to see something really and truly amazing? Because I had a fit of creative genius let me tell you, and I am feeling pretty pleased with myself. Any Rag Rug is thing of beauty to be sure, but this – this my friends, is no ordinary Rag Rug. This post may contain an affiliate …

UpCycled Paper Pots

March 29, 2016 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Earth Day is on April 22nd and it’s our 2nd time participating in the annual Earth Month Blog Hop. Last year we joined in on the recycling portion (no surprise there, right?) of the Natural Parenting Event with our post on How to Re-Use Absolutely Anything to Grow Plants In, and since this year is all about …