Home Hacks, Tie Giveaway Voting, and a Paper Doily Butterfly
Today I made my first attempt at a butterfly project—and it’s lacy, a little uneven, and very much in progress. I used a paper doily from a Supply Swap scrap bin to shape a butterfly specimen and while it’s not quite there yet, I’m finally starting to like the direction. There’s work left to do, but I’ll save the progress for the weekend.
Consider this an official call for butterfly projects (yes, yours!), share your butterfly crafts all month long in our project show and tell space here »
This week, we’ve got a few fun updates to share: a little movement in our Pattern Swappers group, a tie vote, and a new Remnants seller who just joined the party.
Let’s get into it →
💬 What’s Happening in the Community
Check out what’s buzzing around the community this week:
👋 Say Hi to Lauren!
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren as our new community lead! You’ll see her around the community spaces and at our next Virtual Craft Meetup, so don’t be shy—she’d love to meet you.
🎀 Tie Giveaway: Cast Your Vote!
We’ve got five creative entries for our Tie Giveaway, and now it’s your turn to help decide who gets the goods. Each entrant has shared their vision for how they’d upcycle the 150+ ties—and we’re loving the ideas. Come read their plans and vote for your favorite!
Voting is open now through Saturday, June 7th. One lucky maker will receive the full bundle, shipped free.
📁 Pattern Swappers Need You:
Our Pattern Swappers space is officially taking shape! We’ve organized threads for everything from macramé to plastic canvas, but now we need your favorite patterns—snapshots, links, PDFs—just make sure they are shareable (vintage, free leaflets, etc). Don’t forget to tag the category for easy sorting.
🏡 Sustainable Home Hacks
Small swaps, big impact! This week, we're sharing some simple, sustainable tips for your home:
🧽 A clever homemade take on Magic Erasers
👕 And a go-to method for reviving yellowed or stained clothing
🧼 A DIY version of that popular Dawn Powerwash spray
Everyday reuse, low-waste cleaning, and a little creative problem solving—because sustainability starts right where you are.
🧽 Homemade “Magic Erasers”
Those white sponges work wonders, but they’re single-use and can add up. This Instagram post from @barefoot.mimosas shares a simple way to make your own version with common household ingredients. Budget- and eco-friendly.
👕 How to Brighten Yellowed Clothing
Before you toss that stained tee or discolored vintage find, try this natural cleaning trick by @theslowera to restore it. It’s very close to my own process for reviving old garments and keeping them from becoming clothing waste.
🧼 Re-Make That Dawn Spray Soap
Love the convenience of Dawn Powerwash but not the price or plastic? In case you missed it, I wrote a post that breaks down how to refill and recreate the spray at home—same foamy magic, way less waste.
Peo Vee Events
🧶 This Sunday! Our Craft Café & Supply Swap at Circular Library
Join for our next Craft Café & Supply Swap! Bring a project to work on, extra supplies to swap, or just come for the creative company. It’s a low-key, feel-good afternoon of making, chatting, and connecting with fellow upcyclers.
🛍 Featured Seller: Washita Valley Creative Arts
If you're into stamping, die-cutting, or adding texture to your paper crafts, you're going to want to check out Washita Valley Creative Arts. Their Remnants shop features an ever-growing collection of stamps and Sizzix tools—perfect for card makers, scrapbookers, and anyone who loves paper play. Keep an eye out… more goodies are on the way!
To celebrate this month’s theme, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite butterfly-inspired listings from across the Remnants seller network—from embroidered patches to vintage prints and fluttery fabrics.
Caught our 👀
🧢 Embroidered trucker hats.
🎞️ A film strip tie that’s probably not comfortable.
🍊 A fruity dresser flip.
🍅 Tomato tomāto “heirloom” vest.
That’s all for now—thanks for being part of it. Hope to see your butterfly projects flutter in soon.
🦋 Molly
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.
Keep reading
Explore creative butterfly-themed upcycles, discover smart sustainable home hacks, and meet the winner of our upcycled tie giveaway. Plus: new pattern swaps, community highlights, and featured Remnants listings—all in this week’s Peo Vee newsletter.