Tag Archives: upcycle; upcycling; upcycled

Be the coolest cat on the block with this catchall!
As I was getting my upcycle on and working with some records, I spied my metal recipe box in the corner on the counter. A mischievous glint in my eye, this is what I ended up with- a good sized catchall that is not only practical [...]

I love this look of this paper garland!
Scrap fabric. The scourge of serious sewers, the delight of upcyclers like me. Recently I received a trash bag FULL of the stuff and was like a little kid on Christmas day. The colors! The different textures! Oh, but what to do with it!
As a fan of garlands [...]

Today's post is courtesy of Megan Shonka, who responded to our open call for guest bloggers. Her passion: plastic bags!
There are a number of solutions to avoid sending plastic bags to the landfill. One of the solutions that I stumbled upon 2 years ago was plastic crochet. I was searching the internet for some ideas of how [...]

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 a burnt-out light bulb could be in its next life, there’s just no denying the [...]