Tag Archives: upcycle

From soda to vase in a few quick steps!
It's not often that I buy any drinks in a glass bottle, so when I impulsively bought a soda the other day, I knew it was fate. It would be destined to be... something. In this case, I had come across some less-than-lovely jute that would lend [...]

Did you know that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average American dumps almost 4.5 pounds of waste into landfills every day? Meanwhile there are nearly 300 million iPhone and Android devices in the marketplace. Both of these numbers grow daily.
That’s why the idea for the Create Change App was born.
Sean McKenna and Jenelle [...]

There is much wisdom in the saying, "What's old is new again." While the "old" could be an adjective to describe fads in clothing, music, or attitudes, it most aptly implies reusing old materials in new ways.
The possibilities for repurposing items are only as limited as the human imagination. A little creativity and refurbishing will [...]

Black and white and read all over!
Just in case you haven't had your fill of fun paper upcycling tutorials, this week brings you another one! If you've already made the magazine coasters (or even the trash can!), you'll be all set to make this magazine bowl, which is really just a spin-off of the coasters.
Tools:

Scissors
Ruler

Supplies

Quick [...]

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!
So easy!
Tools:

Scissors
Ruler
Needle

Supplies:

Twine (or ribbon)
Vintage buttons
Thread

First determine how long you want your garland to be, and cut off the desired length [...]

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 completely readable, so I highly recommend stopping by your local thrift shop to find some [...]