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Button Garland
Another incredibly easy upcycling project is here! Dig out all of those pretty vintage buttons you’ve been storing up for something special, and whip up this surprisingly pretty garland that can be used all year long! Tools: Scissors Ruler Needle … Continue reading
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Tagged button, button garland, garland, tutorial, upcycle, upcycling tutorial
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Join Hipcycle on Pinterest!
Here at Hipcycle, we recently discovered a unique new social media outlet that goes by a fittingly unique name- Pinterest! With this super cool tool, we’re hooking up with upcyclers (and fans of upcycling) around the world, sharing exciting new … Continue reading
Jazzy Button Push Pins
Most of us have jars of vintage buttons sitting around our house, just waiting to be made into something useful. Personally I had a big container of push pins, both plastic and metal. Some of the plastic ones were slightly … Continue reading
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Tagged button, buttons, cork board, office supplies, push pins, upcycled, upcyclind, vintage buttons
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Sources for Free or Cheap Upcycling Material
Whether you are new to upcycling or a seasoned artisan, sometimes it can be difficult to find sources for material to upcycle. With that in mind, I’ve gathered up a number of ideas to consider for your next project. Your … Continue reading
Magazine Coaster Tutorial
A recent posting on my local Freecycle offered a bunch of magazines for free, so I jumped on the opportunity to upcycle them. These fun magazine coasters are the result, and while the project is time consuming, it is incredibly … Continue reading
Auction Fun!
As a young child, I remember going to a few local auctions with my parents. My memories are generally limited to the fact that I knew my dad would buy me a hot dog and soda, and otherwise he and … Continue reading
Upcycled Paper Flowers
For a recent wedding gift, I made these gorgeous paper flowers from some books that were (literally) falling apart. As an avid reader myself, I am completely against the destruction of any books that are still in good condition and … Continue reading
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Tagged book flower, diy, how to, paper flower, paper flowers; paper craft; paper crafts;, tutorial, upcycle, upcycled flower, upcycling
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Confessions of an upcycler
I’m addicted. I admit it. Ever since I learned about the concept of upcycling just a few months ago, I can’t get enough of it. Whether I’m surfing the Internet for new ideas, admiring Hipcycle’s upcoming products, or contemplating what … Continue reading
