{50+ Ways to Upcycle Everything}

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

Repurposed Light Bulb Hot Air Ballooon by Rook No. 17

Shabby Altered Bottle Tutorial from Pet Scribbles via Deja Vue Designs

Book Pages to Starry Dyed Decor by Yesterday on Tuesday

Pallet Coffee Table by Ms Moozy’s Open House

Swiffer Container to Faux Planter from Yesterday on Tuesday

Dresser Drawer to Storage Box by Two It Yourself

T-Shirt Braided Coasters by Carolyn’s Homework

Napkin to Throw Pillow by View from the Fridge

Coffee Filter Flowers by Lovely Wren via Delineate Your Dwelling

Shoebox Lid to Photo Frame from Yesterday on Tuesday

Vintage Sifter to Vase by Carolyn’s Homework

Dropcloth to  Ruffled Curtains from Green Willow Pond

Metal Basket to Light Fixture by Two It Yourself

Shopping Bag to Teen Sign by Carolyn’s Homework

Dresser Drawer to Rolling Cart from Lipgloss and Lumber

Jeans to Grateful Pocket Banner by Yesterday on Tuesday

Paper to Faux Tile Tray from Carolyn’s Homework

Yarn Wrapped Glass Bottles by View from the Fridge

Craft Organization

Tin Can Ribbon Organizer by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Jam Jars to Craft Storage from Yesterday on Tuesday

 Corn Starch Container to Sewing Kit by Yesterday on Tuesday

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

From Egg Carton to Craft Organizer by Yesterday on Tuesday

Fun Stuff

Fabric Scraps to Monkey Cards by Rook No. 17

Plastic Bottles to Apple Treat Cups from Yesterday on Tuesday

From Socks to Play Donuts by Rook No. 17

Plaster of Paris to Homemade Chalk from Yesterday on Tuesday

Upcycle a Basket with Old Leather Belts by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Old Stubby Crayons to Cute Crayons from Yesterday on Tuesday

Gifts

Altered Cigar Box from Pet Scribbles

Mint Tin to Mini Album by Yesterday on Tuesday

Chippy Paint Altered Cigar Box by Pet Scribbles

Organizing

Repurposed Boxes to Trash and Recycling Center by The Silly Pearl

 Tea Canisters to Chic Containers by Yesterday on Tuesday

Push Broom Desk Organizer by Homeroad

Mason Jars to Spice Jars from Yesterday on Tuesday

Cookie Tin to Coffee Bin from Carolyn’s Homework

Soy Sauce Bottle to Dish Soap Bottle from Yesterday on Tuesday

Picture Frame to Jewelry Organizer by View from the Fridge

Wooden Strawberry Box to Recipe Box

Milk Carton to First Aid Kit by Wesens-Art

Cardboard Tray to Classroom Organizer from Yesterday on Tuesday

Plates to Tiered Jewelry Tray by Sweet Parish Place

Wipes Container to Doggy Bag Dispenser by Yesterday on Tuesday

Trash to Desk Organizers from Yesterday on Tuesday

Outdoors

Garden Bench Redo by Cupcakes and Crinoline

Milk Jug to Watering Can by Yesterday on Tuesday

Lamp to Bird Bath by Second Chance to Dream

Tin Cans to Portable Herb Garden by Yesterday on Tuesday

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.