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50+ Ways to Upcycle Everything

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50+ Ways to Upcycle EVERYTHING from light bulbs to jeans to drawers! #upcycle #upcyclingcrafts #earthdaycrafts #earthdayprojects

It is possible to UPCYCLE just about everything! In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, I wanted to share some INCREDIBLE ideas for rescuing something out of the recycling bin or garbage can and creating something beautiful and useful with it!

From decor and furniture to items for outdoor living and organizing… you’ll never look at your “garbage” the same way again.

Decor and Furniture

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloon

Repurposed Light Bulb Hot Air Ballooon by Rook No. 17

Shabby-Altered-Bottle-Tutorial

Shabby Altered Bottle Tutorial from Pet Scribbles via Deja Vue Designs

Book Pages to Decor

Book Pages to Starry Dyed Decor by Yesterday on Tuesday

Pallet Coffee Table

Pallet Coffee Table by Ms Moozy’s Open House

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

Swiffer Container to Faux Planter from Yesterday on Tuesday

Dresser Drawer to Storage Box

Dresser Drawer to Storage Box by Two It Yourself

T Shirt Braided Coasters

T-Shirt Braided Coasters by Carolyn’s Homework

Napkin to Throw Pillow

Napkin to Throw Pillow by View from the Fridge

Coffee Filter Flowers

Coffee Filter Flowers by Lovely Wren via Delineate Your Dwelling

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

Shoebox Lid to Photo Frame from Yesterday on Tuesday

Vintage Sifter to Vase

Vintage Sifter to Vase by Carolyn’s Homework

Dropcloth to Curtains

Dropcloth to  Ruffled Curtains from Green Willow Pond

Metal Basket to Light Fixture

Metal Basket to Light Fixture by Two It Yourself

Shopping-Bag-to-Teen-Sign-via-homewo[10]

Shopping Bag to Teen Sign by Carolyn’s Homework

Drawer to Rolling Cart

Dresser Drawer to Rolling Cart from Lipgloss and Lumber

Grateful-Pocket-Banner

Jeans to Grateful Pocket Banner by Yesterday on Tuesday

Faux Tile Tray

Paper to Faux Tile Tray from Carolyn’s Homework

Yarn Wrapped Glass Bottles

Yarn Wrapped Glass Bottles by View from the Fridge

Craft Organization

Tin-Can-Ribbon-Organizer

Tin Can Ribbon Organizer by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Tiered-Craft-Tray

Jam Jars to Craft Storage from Yesterday on Tuesday

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

 Corn Starch Container to Sewing Kit by Yesterday on Tuesday

Kid's Creativity Box

Swiffer Container to Kid’s Creativity Box from Yesterday on Tuesday

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

From Egg Carton to Craft Organizer by Yesterday on Tuesday

Fun Stuff

Fabric Scraps Monkey Cards

Fabric Scraps to Monkey Cards by Rook No. 17

Upcycled-Apple-Treat-Cups

Plastic Bottles to Apple Treat Cups from Yesterday on Tuesday

From Socks to Play Donuts

From Socks to Play Donuts by Rook No. 17

Plaster of Paris to Homemade Chalk

Plaster of Paris to Homemade Chalk from Yesterday on Tuesday

Upcycle a Basket with Old Leather Belts

Upcycle a Basket with Old Leather Belts by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Upcycled Crayons

Old Stubby Crayons to Cute Crayons from Yesterday on Tuesday

Gifts

Altered Cigar Box DIY

Altered Cigar Box from Pet Scribbles

Mint Tin to Mini Album

Mint Tin to Mini Album by Yesterday on Tuesday

Chippy Painted Cigar Box Tutorial

Chippy Paint Altered Cigar Box by Pet Scribbles

Organizing

Repurposed Boxes to Trash and Recycling Center

Repurposed Boxes to Trash and Recycling Center by The Silly Pearl

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

 Tea Canisters to Chic Containers by Yesterday on Tuesday

Push Broom Desk Organizer

Push Broom Desk Organizer by Homeroad

Chalkboard Spice Jars

Mason Jars to Spice Jars from Yesterday on Tuesday

Cookie Tin to Coffee Bin

Cookie Tin to Coffee Bin from Carolyn’s Homework

Soy Sauce Bottle to Dish Soap Dispenser

Soy Sauce Bottle to Dish Soap Bottle from Yesterday on Tuesday

Picture Frame to Jewelry Organizer

Picture Frame to Jewelry Organizer by View from the Fridge

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

Wooden Strawberry Box to Recipe Box

Milk Carton to First Aid Kit

Milk Carton to First Aid Kit by Wesens-Art

Cardboard Tray to Classroom Kit

Cardboard Tray to Classroom Organizer from Yesterday on Tuesday

Plates to Jewelry Tray

Plates to Tiered Jewelry Tray by Sweet Parish Place

Wipes to Doggy Bag Dispenser

Wipes Container to Doggy Bag Dispenser by Yesterday on Tuesday

Garbage to Desk Organizer

Trash to Desk Organizers from Yesterday on Tuesday

Outdoors

Garden-Bench-Redo-@cupcakesandcrinoline.com_1

Garden Bench Redo by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Watering Can

Milk Jug to Watering Can by Yesterday on Tuesday

Lamp Birdbath

Lamp to Bird Bath by Second Chance to Dream

7 Amazing Earth Day Ideas

Tin Cans to Portable Herb Garden by Yesterday on Tuesday

Baby Food Jars to Bug Jars

Baby Food Jars to Bug Jars from Yesterday on Tuesday

Happy Upcycling!

Sharing at Uncommon Designs, Craft-o-Maniac, I Should Be Mopping the Floor, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Kathe with an E, The Girl Creative, Flamingo Toes, Domestically Speaking, Live Laugh Rowe, Thirty Handmade Days, 504 Main, Meegan Makes, Carolyn’s Homework and Tatertots and Jello.

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Comments

  1. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    April 16, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Such an awesome round-up, Malia! Definitely great ways to upcycle.

    Reply
  2. Crystal says

    April 16, 2014 at 11:01 am

    Wow!! I never knew you could recycle so much stuff into cute things. Awesome round-up! Thanks so much!!

    Reply
  3. Debra @ MsMoozys Open House says

    April 16, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Thank you for including my pallet coffee table, that was a nice surprise.

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    April 16, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Hi Malia,
    LOVE this roundup!! What a great idea just in time for Earth Day! So many creative and USEFUL ideas!! I had a great time looking through all of these! Thanks for including my yarn wrapped bottles and fabric napkin pillow cover!! I’m pinning this for inspiration down the road!! Hope you’re having a great week!

    Reply
  5. Cristin @ Eve of Reduction says

    April 20, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Great list, Malia! I’m an avid upcycler…you can check out my upcycling tutorials here if interested! https://eveofreduction.com/category/upcycling-2/

    Reply
  6. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this collection you put together Malia! And thank you so much for including 3 of my projects too. I’ve found so many projects I want to try on this list – including many of yours! (Those bug jars are WAY too cute!)

    Reply
  7. Nicki says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    I just wanted to pop in and thank you so much for featuring my DIY tiered jewelry tray in your post! That was a nice surprise! Have a great week!

    Reply

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