Old Spool of Thread to Picture Holder
Make a DIY picture holder from a spent spool of thread!
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Make a DIY picture holder from a spent spool of thread!
Old Spool of Thread to Picture Holder Read More 👉
Did you somehow end up with one of those disposable coolers in your house? Here are seven great ways to reuse Styrofoam coolers.
7 Cool Ways to Reuse Styrofoam Coolers Read More 👉
Every year since she was four, my younger daughter designs an outfit, I create it from thrifted and discarded clothing and other fabrics, and then she models it on the runway at our town’s annual Trashion/Refashion Show.
A Refashioned Dress from a Graduation Gown and Formal Dresses Read More 👉
Discarded front doors are such a stellar curbside score. Here’s how to turn a door into a dining table. It’s easier than you might think!
How to Turn a Door into a Dining Table in 6 Steps Read More 👉
Here’s how to stencil a rug, so you can turn a thrift store find or old decor piece into something totally cute and new!
How to Stencil a Rug Read More 👉
Whether you’re an avid scrapbooker or a total novice, there is 100% an upcycled greeting card that you will love to make in the list below.
11 Upcycled Greeting Cards Read More 👉
Vintage flour sacks are still fairly easy to obtain and not too spendy, but nevertheless quite lovely, and they make excellent crafting supplies.
What to Do with a Vintage Flour Sack: 13 Projects Read More 👉
3D printing has a lot of advantages, but at the end of the day, it relies heavily on plastic. One company is trying to turn that into a positive by recycling an interesting material.
Potato Chip Bag 3D Printing [video] Read More 👉
Not all wood pallets are created equal! If you’ve got a DIY pallet project in the works, it’s important to learn how to tell if wood pallets are safe.
How to Tell if Wood Pallets are Safe for Crafting Read More 👉
Mixed media artist Deane Bowers* makes vibrant, cheerful upcycled folk art pieces.
Spotted: Recycled Folk Art by Deane Bowers Read More 👉
Here’s how to spray paint an outdated chandelier to give it a fresh, modern look.
How to Spray Paint a Chandelier Read More 👉
Artist Mbongeni Buthelezi uses melted plastic to create beautiful works of art.
Meet the Artist Who Paints with Recycled Plastic Read More 👉
Did you ever wonder what happens to those restaurant crayons when your meal is done?
One guy did, and the answer that he got is changing lives.
Upcycle Crayons into a Good Cause with the Crayon Initiative Read More 👉
The best way to reduce the number of plastic bottles in landfills is to avoid buying them in the first place. Reuse is second best, but when you can’t avoid them, try one of these clever plastic bottle reuses to give them a new life!
13 Plastic Bottle Reuses (+ how NOT to reuse them) Read More 👉
Do you love unique DIY home decor? Don’t throw away that old medicine cabinet– upcycle it into awesome DIY wall shelves!
DIY Wall Shelves from an Old Medicine Cabinet Read More 👉
Remake the drawer knobs that you already own or, at the most, upcycle something into a drawer knob.
20 DIY Drawer Knob Makeover Ideas Read More 👉
Need to spruce up your porch or patio? Learn how to make a chair planter from a thrifted or found chair.
How to Make a Chair Planter for Your Garden Read More 👉
Last week I taught a binoculars craft at my son’s preschool, and it was such a hit! Here are tips on how to do this craft project with the preschool set.
Binoculars Craft for Two to Four Year Olds Read More 👉
Turn a salvaged hanging fruit basket into bright, cheerful DIY jewelry storage with just a few basic tools and supplies.
Create DIY Jewelry Storage from a Hanging Fruit Basket Read More 👉
Don’t buy new — reduce, reuse, redecorate! Today we’re sharing 30 repurposed DIY side tables to inspire you!
30 DIY Side Table Ideas: Reduce, Reuse, Redecorate! Read More 👉
Feeling a little guilty as you gaze at that post-Labor Day recycle bin? Try some of these beer can crafts to use them up!
12 Beer Can Crafts for After Labor Day Read More 👉
Could you live in an old school bus? Check out these awesome bus conversions for upcycling a junked vehicle into a living space.
Bus Conversions: 8 Ways to Turn an Old Bus Into a Home Read More 👉
Are you ready for upcycling to hit the mainstream? A new DIY TV show may be just the nudge we need to popularize real crafty reuse.
A DIY TV Show That’s All About Upcycling! Read More 👉
We got a great reader question about cassette tape knitting that I’ve been researching. Let’s take a look at how safe it is to craft with the tape part of old cassettes.
Is Cassette Tape Knitting Safe? Read More 👉
Got a stash of corrugated cardboard boxes? We’ve got your crafty inspiration right here! Check out these 15 cool cardboard crafts.
15 Amazing Cardboard Crafts Read More 👉
Keep some plastic out of the landfill with these water bottle crafts!
24 Water Bottle Crafts Read More 👉
Project Junktopia uses craftivism to shine a light on consumer waste, and it does it beautifully. Check out these videos!
Craftivism in Action: Project Junktopia Fights Waste with Cuteness Read More 👉
This Monday is Earth Day, and there’s no better time to get your green craft on!
Back in October we asked you guys what kinds of things you’d like more help reusing or upcycling, and you had some great questions, both via comment and email. We’ve addressed quite a few of them, from how to reuse old jeans to new ideas for old books, but there was one question that’s been stumping me for ages: how can crafters upcycle e-waste?
Reader Question: Crafting with E-Waste Read More 👉
Got some old books that need a little love? Check out 10 creative ways to upcycle old books into something new!
Now that the weather’s cooling off, you’re probably sorting through your dresser and closet, pulling out your cold-weather clothes, and stashing your lighter stuff away until spring. As you sort through, you’re bound to find a couple of old t-shirts that are past their prime. Maybe the pits are stained beyond saving or you’re just tired of wearing that particular tee. Those well-loved t-shirts are perfect for all kinds of fun t-shirt crafts!
10 Upcycled T-Shirt Crafts Read More 👉
What do you need to reuse?If you’re a regular visitor here, chances are you’ve checked out our resource page with ideas on how to reuse certain items that would otherwise be headed to the recycle bin or the landfill. We started that resources page to help you guys quickly find what you need, but I have to confess that I have done a terrible job maintaining it. I’m planning to go through and see what seems to be missing, but I’d also like to know what you would like to see on that page!
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Don’t you just love crafting with old maps? They add a beautiful sense of place and nostalgia to paper craft projects! Got some old maps handy but not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered with a few fun map craft projects!
Don’t you just love old maps? Whether they’re from a town where you used to live or a special road trip, maps remind us of where we’ve been. Next time you discover an old map, you can make a paper garland instead of tossing it in the recycle bin. What I love best about this project is that it’s super simple, and it’s scalable. I used 7 hearts to decorate a wall shelf, but you could cut out dozens and make one to hang all the way across a wall!
DIY: Make a Reclaimed Paper Heart Garland from an Old Map Read More 👉
Instead of buying your next dog bed at the store, you can sew your own using an old sheet set or one you find at the thrift store!
How-to: Make a Dog Bed from Reclaimed Bedding Read More 👉
You could head to the big box store for your planter-y needs, but why buy something produced in a factory and shipped thousands of miles when you can whip up cute, DIY planters from reclaimed materials instead? Here are some ideas to get you going!