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.
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.
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!
This tutorial on how to paint a dresser without sanding will make you want to upcycle all your furniture. The DIY chalk-style paint tall dresser makeover would be perfect for a coastal style cottage, boy’s room or nursery.
Keepsake boxes are beautiful to have around the house. Consider upcycling an old cutlery box to make one for yourself.
If you’ve ever wanted to modge podge on glass jars, you can do so while making fall leaf luminaries. Find the craft and instructions here.
Before tossing those old tshirts, consider making a super simple no sew tshirt bag with a fun glitter iron on vinyl design using Cricut’s Easy Press.
With summer upon us and spending lots of time outdoors, a picnic blanket was much needed. See how I made this denim blanket from old jeans!
Fabulous tshirt yarn projects to make this year! 20 different t-shirt yarn ideas to DIY including a rug, bag, bracelet, baskets, and more.
Learn how to make a warm and squishy wine cork bath mat using left-over wine corks. A fun DIY upcycling project – the latest in our Graystone Beach coastal cottage bathroom remodel.
Transform an old, unused cooler into a unique and functional vegetable planter.
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.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to decoupage on wood, or how to mod podge on wood, we are here to give you a tutorial with an excellent example. …
Ever want to learn how to transfer images to wood? Don’t avoid it for years because you think it’s too hard. With our tutorial, you will realize it is a …
If you’d like to upcycle thrift store finds by aren’t sure where to start, here are ten second-hand items that are great for repurposing!
Painting dated wood furniture is a cheap way to update a room. Check out this simple tutorial for how to paint a wooden headboard in two easy steps!
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!
These DIY wine bottle crafts will get you inspired to upcycle, repurpose and create beautiful and fun home decor using leftover bottles.
If you are looking for crafts to make with picture frames, you have come to the right place! We’ve compiled a full list of 45+ amazingly creative ways to craft …
There are so many prettty uses for upcycling tin cans. After seeing these creative tin can crafts, you’ll never throw away another tin can!
From home decor ideas, candles and more, these 50 mason jar crafts to sell are perfect for your next craft show, sale or charity auction!
Hold on to those popsicle sticks, cardboard boxes and plastic containers for the kids to craft with!
Crafts to do with kids – get the list that never ends! Once your kids get started on these crafts, it will stir their imagination.
Want to create an upcycled breadbox from scratch? Try this one here and let us know how it turns out.
Can you decoupage on plastic? 100% yes! How to mod podge on plastic tutorial with this beautiful fall luminary.
These colorful popsicle stick picture frames are a fun and simple way to display your favourite family memories.
You’ll be amazed to see all of the fun and creative crafts to make with inexpensive and upcycled clothespins!
Transform ordinary buttons into charming button art with our cute carrot button art ideas. We’ll show you how with this easy DIY activity.
Over 40 simple and easy DIY scrap wood projects you can make and sell at craft fairs, church bazaars, charity auctions and more!
Go ahead, give these 10 unique upcycling craft ideas a try and let your creativity run wild! You won’t be disappointed with the results.
Create a stunning paper napkin cardinal craft with a decoupage technique. Holiday greenery and lots of sparkle adds to that wow factor!
Add a personal touch to your home decor by creating your own DIY upcycled serving tray for the holidays and beyond.
We’re sharing our best tips and techniques on how to decoupage with napkins without wrinkles. Get the tutorial for perfect results every time!
We were inspired to make an ugly sweater-themed craft using whatever wrapping scraps we had lying around. So these two projects are the result of a really fun and oddly …
We’re sharing the secret to effortless DIY distressed paint with Vaseline. Learn how to create unique, shabby-chic pieces in no time!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring a touch of autumnal charm into your home with this delightful craft trinket box idea.
We’ll show you how to create a beautiful fall harvest charger craft using items from your local dollar store.
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to get creative and add some thoughtful decorations to your home. And what better way to do that than by creating …
Learn how to make an elegant dollar store platter craft featuring beautiful decoupage artwork. Follow this tutorial to craft your own sign! Dollar Store Platter Craft Hello Sign Using dollar …
Get all the buzz-worthy details on how to make the cutest bumble bee craft from an upcycled box. It’s a fun and easy-to-make DIY project! Upcycled Bumble Bee Craft Idea …
Create a unique DIY succulent planter with our fun upcycling craft. We’ll show you how to upcycle a wheel barrow into a lovely plant display.
A creative whiteboard craft idea in which we transform it into a succulent planter – the perfect fusion of functionality and aesthetics.
This tutorial on how to paint a dresser without sanding will make you want to upcycle all your furniture. The DIY chalk-style paint tall dresser makeover would be perfect for a coastal style cottage, boy’s room or nursery.
Create gorgeous wine glass DIY crafts for a fun, beachy piece to add to your home decor. You can easily make your own with this tutorial. #sustainmycrafthabit #wineglassdiycrafts #wineglasscrafts #beachycandleholder
An ideal summer craft idea combining an upcycled surface and refreshing painted citrus fruit to make a practical serving tray.
Create a beautiful dried flower terrarium using an upcycled wine glass. It’s a great way to bring a piece of outdoors inside and enjoy flowers all year long!
Skip the hassle of caring for real plants and make your own faux fiddle leaf fig with this masking tape craft idea.
Use coffee to give your paper a charming, aged effect. Learn how to make paper look old with coffee.
Don’t throw out those empty coffee cans: instead upcycle them into the cutest coffee canister crafts with paper napkin decoupage!
Get ready to be inspired with this fun round up of 30+ garden decor crafts you can easily make at home!
Use just a few supplies to make beautiful DIY mason jar lights with flowers as centerpieces for you summer special occasions and events!
If you or someone you know are coffee lovers, then you’ll love and appreciate these creative coffee mug storage ideas.
If you want to find some cute silver platter art, you cannot get any cuter than bunny art like this one! Silver Platter Art- Upcycling Fun! Let’s be real: adding …
Be ready for your next 4th of July celebration with this fun and festive, star-spangled dollar store 4th of July craft. Plus more fun ways to decorate your home for …
Looking for a memory bear sewing pattern? Not only did we find you one, but we found you over ten of the best free teddy bear patterns (some free and …
We all have that one sweater we cannot quite seem to part with. It may bring back memories or be too comfy to ever give away. What if you never …
Look for something fun to make this weekend! These popular and easy DIY craft ideas for adults are a great way to get started.
Create a faux snake plant-DIY style with masking tape. You get the same benefits of snake plants but with a lot less upkeep! Video and step by step photo tutorial included.
If you are on the hunt for cookie sheet crafts, this is one that will be sure to impress! Cookie Sheet Crafts Are Easy and Fun! If you are looking …
Want to create an upcycled breadbox from scratch? Try this one here and let us know how it turns out.
Keepsake boxes are beautiful to have around the house. Consider upcycling an old cutlery box to make one for yourself.
A silver platter craft is a wonderful way to take an old silver platter and upcycle it into something completely new!
Absolutely anything can be upcycled- including creating a wonderful waste basket craft
Save money and turn those cardboard boxes into pretty decorative DIY storage boxes. A great DIY organizing idea for any room in your home!
These DIY wine bottle crafts will get you inspired to upcycle, repurpose and create beautiful and fun home decor using leftover bottles.
If you are looking for crafts to make with picture frames, you have come to the right place! We’ve compiled a full list of 45+ amazingly creative ways to craft …