50+ Ways to Upcycle Everything
{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
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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.
Such an awesome round-up, Malia! Definitely great ways to upcycle.
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline recently posted…Moss Easter Egg with Baker’s Twine Cross
Wow!! I never knew you could recycle so much stuff into cute things. Awesome round-up! Thanks so much!!
Thank you for including my pallet coffee table, that was a nice surprise.
Debra @ MsMoozys Open House recently posted…(in)Courage-Home for the Hearts of Women
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!
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Great list, Malia! I’m an avid upcycler…you can check out my upcycling tutorials here if interested! https://eveofreduction.com/category/upcycling-2/
Cristin @ Eve of Reduction recently posted…Earth Day Projects for School Kids
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!)
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!
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