Modern French Country Painted Dresser in 4 Easy Steps!
Step-by-step tutorial for upcycling an old dresser into a modern-french country masterpiece, plus more creative painted dresser ideas.
We’re constantly looking for ways to repurpose and reuse rather than buying new. Scroll on down and explore dozens of clever and unique upcycling ideas and crafts to keep items out of the landfill.
These creative and inspiring trash to treasure ideas include furniture makeovers, upcycled crafts, repurposed clothing ideas and more.
Some of our Most Popular Upcyling Crafts
Upcycling is a great way to save money, be creative and be kind to the environment. Some of our favorite projects to date include our coastal inspired dresser makeover, wine cork bath mat, upcycled denim picnic blanket, repurposed cooler garden planter!
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DIY Pretty Painted Sandals
Give your Summer footwear a makeover with this fun crafty tutorial for DIY pretty painted sandals. And since shoes come in all different styles and materials, we’re sharing the step …
DIY Budget-Friendly Patio Planters with Cricut
Over a dozen DIY patio ideas on a budget including the step-by-step tutorial to make matching, customized front porch planters with Cricut!
DIY Wedding Favors using Glass Jars
Glass jars have never looked so elegant! Impress you guests with bride and groom DIY wedding favors that they can take home with them!
Things to Make with Leftover Fabrics
A round up of 20+ creative things to make with leftover fabrics and accessories from making face masks this past year.
24 Cool Craft Ideas to Make this Weekend!
Over 24 of the trendiest craft ideas that are inspiring, creative and just plain cool. Which one of these cool craft ideas will you make?
Decoupage Napkins onto Glass Jars
Upcycling some plain glass jars into beautiful, one-of-a-kind decorative jars for Summer with this simple decoupage napkins craft. Making Pretty Flower Vases with Decoupage Paper Napkins This past Christmas, I …
Best T-Shirts to Use for Making T-Shirt Yarn
Taking the mystery out of making t-shirt yarn, we’re sharing this ultimate guide on which t-shirts are best to use for making yarn.
Jar Painting for Canada Day
Add a red and white festive touch to your Canada Day celebrations with this fun glass jar painting tutorial.
T-Shirt Yarn Crochet Basket with Handles Pattern
This free crochet basket pattern, made with upcycled t-shirt yarn works up quickly and is a great project for beginners and pros alike.
Budget Friendly Summer Table Decorations
Take some inexpensive empty glass jars and turn them into colorful glitter painted DIY vases for Summer.
Decorative Painted Easter Jars
Every time I look at these pretty painted Easter jars, I’m reminded of colorful Easter eggs and can’t help but smile. The soft pale colors symbolize that Spring is here …
Framed Easter Bunny Craft Idea
Using a thrifted frame and some paint to make this super cute Easter bunny craft idea.
Twine Wrapped Easter Eggs
Upcycle those colorful plastic Easter eggs into decorative twine wrapped eggs accented in metallic paint.
Framed St Patrick’s Day Craft
Create a fun St Parick’s Day craft using an old thrifted picture frame and some colorful paint!
Make a DIY Crochet Heart Garland this Weekend!
Add a LOVE-ly touch to your Valentine’s Day celebration with a pretty and simple crochet heart garland made with upcycled t-shirt yarn!
Upcycled Straw Purse Valentine’s Decor
Turn an old straw purse into a beautiful and unique door decoration for Valentine’s Day.
DIY Tufted Bench with Canvas Upholstery
A simple step-by-step tutorial for how to make an upholstered DIY tufted bench with canvas fabric for an entryway, mudroom or end of bed.
Easy Crochet Heart Pattern with T-Shirt Yarn
This easy free crochet pattern is a great way to use up t-shirt yarn or yarn scraps to make simple coasters, garlands and other projects.
Make your own Memo Board with Chicken Wire
Add some much needed organization to any space with this DIY memo board using chicken wire and other repurposed materials.
Cool Paper Crafts For Teens
Get creative with this round up of cool paper crafts for teens.
Chalky Painted Jars for the New Year
Celebrate the start of the new year with a fun chalky painted mason jar craft with Cricut cut lettering to inspire living, loving and laughter.
Mason Jar DIY Wind Chimes with Beads
Creating your own DIY wind chime is simple with this tutorial using a mason jar and colorful assorted glass beads.
Santa’s Recap of 25 Days of an Upcycled Christmas Crafts
Get inspired to create with this round up of 25 upcycled Christmas craft ideas.