Upcycling Ideas Index

Upcycling is a great way to repurpose and reuse rather than buying new. From furniture to clothing, around-the-house supplies and thrift store finds, scroll on down and explore dozens of creative and unique upcycling and recycling ideas.

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Upcyling Techniques for Beginners

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Turning something old into something new doesn’t have to be complicated. From decoupage, paint to easy image transfers, here are a few of our favorite beginner tutorials for upcycling.

Creative ways to upcycle household or thrift store items into decor and gifts

Repurposed Household Items

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Tin cans, mason jars, old picture frames, and wine bottles are just a few household items that can easily be recycled into beautiful decor and gifts!

Recycling Projects for Kids

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Hold on to those popsicle sticks, cardboard boxes and plastic containers for the kids to craft with!

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Upcycling Ideas

Upcycling is a great way to repurpose and reuse rather than buying new. From furniture to clothing, around-the-house supplies and thrift store finds, scroll on down and explore dozens of creative and unique upcycling and recycling ideas.