Monday, June 1, 2026

Once is Not Enough... Recycle!

Going out the door
is old man Winter,
muttering to himself
and feeling quite bitter:

"For all my hard work,
the quality weather I bring -
all I hear around me
is joy to welcome spring!

It makes me want to storm,
it makes me want to rain,
but after a long summer
see if they don't want me again!"

(©handmade by amalia)


Featured: I'm a bit late with
this poem, spring is almost gone
as well. But it is wonderful while
it is here and I've been making
party favors with cottage cheese
containers.

54 comments:

Louca por porcelana said...

So cute and fun! Greetings!

Kim said...

Spring is really just arriving in my neck of the woods, Amalia, so I think your timing is perfect. Your party favors are just darling, too. I think this is an idea I might have enough talent to copy!! LOVE them!! xo

Becki said...

You've made those cottage cheese containers downright cute, Amalia! I'm missing spring already, even though technically, it's not over for a few weeks. We've had a long beautiful spring, so I'm going to try really hard to not complain when it gets hot and humid here shortly.

VeggieMummy said...

Lovely poem and such a great idea with the party favours. You must eat a lot of cottage cheese! :O) xx

Patricia said...

Dear Amalia, Your party favors are so cute and clever. I love the coloured twine and collect it when I see it (which is rarely), and use it in journalling. Your Spring poem is lovely, and I like the image of old man Winter, who is beginning to tap on our door here in tropical Australia. xox

Rosie said...

Lots of interesting ways to reuse the containers:)

White and Vintage said...

Die Becher sehen richtig toll aus und sind ein wunderbares Gastgeschenk liebe Amalia.
Ganz liebe Grüße
Christine

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

What a great use of the containers! It is winter here and today is cold :)

Ann said...

The poem is perfect. I love it. Those party favors are so cute. What a great recycling project

Ellie Foster said...

If we have a very hot summer, we will all be pleased to welcome the cooler temperatures back again! That's a great recycling idea!
Best wishes
Ellie

handmade by amalia said...

ha ha... I've been collecting them for a good long while :-)

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Cute upcycle. I save so many jars that I really have a hard time storing them and making use of them but feel so guilty tossing them.

baili said...

Your creativity has innocence , beauty and grace dear Amalia 🥰
Poem is so lovely ♥️
And these party decorations are so delightful and pretty omg 🤗♥️👍
Blessings to you my friend 🙏♥️

Mami Made It said...

What a sweet little craft idea, and so useful! As always, I love your poems. You have a gift.

Veronica Lee said...

The poem is delightful, Amalia.
And those party favors are just adorable.
Such a clever and charming way to recycle everyday containers. 🌼

Sherry's Pickings said...

I love your cottage cheese containers! And the poem! We are heading into winter here; and it has been a wet one already. Odd for us as winter is normally very dry.
sherry

DeniseinVA said...

A very cute poem and I love those party-favors. Very clever!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The party favors are so cute, what a great craft idea.
Cute poem too! Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend.

Cat said...

That looks very sweet! Happy rest spring!

Diane said...

I am not sure that the weather knows quite what it is! We had a heat wave last week and we are back in jerseys this week. Have a good weekend Diane

Lorrie said...

What a great way to upcycle the cottage cheese containers with twine. They would make good snack containers for your nephews (or my grandchildren). Love the poem, too. I'm not nearly ready to welcome Winter any time soon, but once autumn returns, it's a different story.

Red Rose Alley said...

The party favors are delightful. You're talking to someone who loves the winter, so no complaining here. We are in the middle of spring, and summer will come soon, as it's getting warmer with each day. I hope you have wonderful June days, Amalia. : )

Conniecrafter said...

They look fantastic, great decorating of them, great idea with the twine and such pretty flowers!

Handmade in Israel said...

I recognised those cottage cheese containers! So sweet!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Ficaram lindos!!! Parabéns.

Carla from The River said...

Cute poem and I love the party favors. :-)

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

These are adorable!! I have a few spools of this twine in different colors..You gave me an idea about what to do with them....Thanks for visiting!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog

Margie said...

What a clever way to repurpose containers!

The Happy Whisk said...

Adorable.

nicole orriens said...

I love how you've made them look all pretty! Very inspiring. And I love the poem. I think Winter gets a big wrap.

Jeanie said...

Happy Spring! What a cute and clever way to use your cottage cheese containers -- and what a terrific way to serve a dessert or take-away. They're just darling. The poem is darling. I'm not at all sorry to see old man winter leave!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

A lovely poem and the containers are adorable. so creative.

Tom said...

...yes, reuse and recycle.

Joanne said...

So cute! But... I pretty much never want to see winter arrive. It's far too long and cold and snowy/icy for me. LOL

Carol On The Lake said...

Love your little containers upcycle. Very cute!

Stephanie said...

Cute! I love a great upcycle.

Shiju Sugunan said...

A delightful poem with a smile and a wink for old man Winter! Creative, charming, and eco friendly too.

Crafty Green Poet said...

Lovely example of recycling!

Hena Tayeb said...

That is wonderful and I totally agree.

Jo said...

Oh give me spring over winter every time. I love your party favours, such a great way to recycle, they look so pretty.

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

You have tremendous talent! I love all your creations. I also enjoyed the poem! Thank you so much for sharing.

Kay G. said...

Such a simple thing, to wrap cups in string. And yet, what joy it must bring! (Had to make it rhyme! Lovely idea!)

Daniela said...

Your recycling idea is oustanding, sweet Friend, and your rhimes always put a smile on my face, thank you for the magic world you always share!
Honestly, when I come and visit you here I seem to be amazed as only a child can be.
Love and hugs to you
Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~

Soma @ InkTorrents.com said...

So pretty!! I love them. Also, I LOVE winter and your poem made me laugh out loud. Fantastic!!

-Soma

EricaSta said...

The little containers are adorable. And of your poem! Thank you for sharing your nice comment.
Greetings by Heidrun ❤️

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

I love this poem and the cups are so adorable with those gorgeous flowers. I hope you have a wonderful spring and summer.

Catherine said...

This is a cute idea!

Lisa R Howeler of Boondock Ramblings said...

This is so cool!

Lowcarb team member said...

What a great use of the containers ... and I like your poem.

All the best Jan

Amy Johnson said...

So cute and creative and a great recycling project.

Junkchiccottage said...

Oh my gosh love the poem and the cups are so cute. Happy New Week. Hugs. Kris

Jocelyn said...

What a fun craft idea.

mireille said...

These are so cute!
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Michelle said...

These are so very cute!! Thank you for linking up.