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.
You won’t believe the transformation of an old IKEA Hemnes side table using Fusion Mineral Paint’s new Tones for Tots line and all-natural wood stain and polish. Would be great DIY furniture upcycle for a coastal or nautical themed bedroom or baby nursery.
Start a new back-to-school tradition by making DIY upcycled pencil cases with the kids using a recycled cardboard box snack package and Duck Brand Duct Tape.
We’ll show you how to make your own simple, inexpensive, natural wood coffee stain using grounds, as well as a simple, natural beeswax furniture polish. The perfect DIY for low-chemical furniture upcycling such as in a baby nursery.
Looking for some DIY spray painting ideas? Easily upcycle outdoor metal accessories using spray paint. The transformations can be pretty surprising and beautiful!
Give a new look to old or outdated photo frames using decorative scrapbook paper and a crafting essential: Mod Podge! Step-by-step instructions are included for this simple DIY home decor upcycling idea.
A dated leather jacket gets a new purpose in life as a useful, edgy and beautiful new DIY bag. This one-of-a-kind upcycled handbag is a great weekend sewing project. The detailed step-by-step tutorial is included.
Looking for some cheap DIY organization ideas for the home? Upcycling your empty tissue boxes into beautiful decorative storage boxes is pretty easy using these simple steps. You won’t believe the transformation!
Make your own round pillow form by upcycling an old flattened standard pillow. Great way to repurpose and create something new like a decorative throw pillow. Click through for the step-by-step tutorial including video!
An old dresser found at a farmhouse yardsale gets a new life as a functional coastal-inspired home decor piece with beautiful paint and vintage hardware.
A beautiful and rustic upcycled farmhouse window frame finds a new purpose as a hanger for scarves.
How to make an awesome owl birthday party pinata from a cereal box. These DIY pinatas are great for a boy’s or girl’s birthday party, baby shower, graduation party or any woodland-themed event.
A spontaneous stop at a rural yard sale yielded this beautiful old farmhouse window that just begged to be taken home and repurposed.
Make these quick and easy holiday candy throw pillows. And yes, no-sewing involved!
Make a whimsical, quick and easy autumn tablescape or centerpiece using winter hats and gloves.
Have a collection of used and broken crayon stubs and pieces? Use them up with these reative and colourful broken crayon crafts and ideas.
Trash found along the curbside is transformed into a quirky garden treasure.
Here are five of our favourite and most inspiring projects using plastic spoons and forks. For some, you won’t even believe that’s what they’re made from!
Transform an old, unused cooler into a unique and functional vegetable planter.
Sometimes we have perfectly useful accessories that just need to be refreshed. In this post we restyle a set of outdated plastic bangles with colorful t-shirt yarn.
Make these adorable angelic fridge magnets with baking soda and cornstarch clay and your favourite cookie cutter. But be careful: the magnets will outshine any artwork that they are meant to hold in place!
Add some order and style to that jewelry pile with this easy DIY wall necklace organizer idea (from a cedar plank!).