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DIY Upcycled Pot Holder
Hi friends. I was at my mother-in-law's a while back and saw these nice looking potholders in her kitchen. I was surprised to discover they were upcycled from old materials at home. So, I went searching for a tutorial to DIY this potholder and voila, I got one which I just have to share with you all. So, make use of this opportunity and make your own beautiful and protective pot holders! Materials needed: jeans scraps of white fabric yellow dye basic sewing supplies ...
How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Mandala Wall Art
Well well, we are still on mandala but this time it's the toilet paper roll mandala. Express your creativity with this art and adorn your home or office with your handwork. The tutorial below proves very useful and effective in guiding you through the process of making a toilet paper roll mandala, so don't let this opportunity pass you by. Let’s begin! Materials needed: toilet paper rolls scissor plier ruler pencil glue gun glue gun stick stapler the tube from one gift paper wrap roll...
DIY Baskets From Shipping Boxes
Oh yeah, this definitely is a massive transformation from before to the after. That is to say, there is no wastage in art. You too can turn your old shipping boxes around to these lovely baskets and you can do it yourself. Just follow the instructions in the tutorial below and you'll get the job done in no time. These baskets will be perfect for organizing clothes, yarns and much more! Materials needed: Cardboard shipping box Fabric Sewing machine or fabric glue Hot glue gun Yarn Belt for han...
How To Make Repurposed Pom Pom Jeans Flowers
Oh my Gosh! This here is the peak of artistry. Can you just believe that those jeans you've lost hope in can come around to beautifully adorn your home? Yeah, with these excellently crafted jeans flowers, nothing goes to waste any longer and now you can DIY. There is a free tutorial right here for a DIY guide to ensure that the knowledge is circulated. Make use of it friends and let your home smile in beauty! Materials needed: Scraps of denim from old jeans Garden wire or wire from an old co...
Beautiful Wine Cork Vase
Hmm, upcycling is one of the best things anyone can do to help the planet earth presently with the level of dirt, waste and pollution we are experiencing. Just look at these wine cork vases and tell me you are not amazed or impressed by the level of artistry displayed. You know, you can also make these wine cork vases all by yourself without tension or stress. You only need the guiding tutorial which I have posted here. So, explore this tutorial to your best advantage! Materials needed: Cube...
DIY Recycled Denim Backpack
If this isn't chic, tell me what is friends. The piping of flower on denim in this recycled jeans backpack is simply amazing! Look through the tutorial here and you will find out just how easily you will make this backpack yourself. Your kids can go back to school in absolutely unique style, trust me. Get on it friends and don't let those denims go to waste! Materials needed: - Your shabby jeans - Fabric for lining - Fabrics or the accent - fusible interfacing, lightweight is preferred - 8 eyel...
Upcycled Wine Cork Board
Hello there. It's time to make an upcycled wine cork board ourselves. Yes, a DIY project for your home decor and general usage. Use the tutorial below to put your old wine corks to good and better use and make your home look better in the process. This board will be perfect for pinning all your necessary plans and trips. Let’s begin! Materials needed: tray wine corks white chalk paint acrylic paint paintbrushes tacky glue twine permanent craft adhesive
DIY Vintage French Recycled Tin Cans
Would you just believe this? Yeah, my eyes are popping at the beauty personified by these reused tins. Yes! Reused tins have been remodeled into exotic flower pots in a way you wouldn't have thought. You can turn your home into this altar of beauty by doing this yourself. Yes! You can make these vintage French recycled tin cans yourself by following the tutorial guide to make your own recycled tin cans yourself. Let’s begin! Materials needed: tin cans in different sizes white milk paint OR cha...
DIY Tin Can Utensil Holder
DIY is beautiful, no? Check out this tin can utensil holder and you'll surely agree with me that with the right minds, wastage becomes a thing of the past. And also, the reusable culture is in. The cans will hold your utensils neatly and beautifully, ensuring that clutter and mess are completely absent. Why not? In the face of perfect and beautiful order not only in your kitchen but also generally. Friends, use the tutorial here to your advantage as it takes you through the step by step process o...
DIY Hanging Storage Bins
Recycle, recycle. Nothing should go to waste in these times. So, I'm preaching reusing and sharing this tutorial for making these hanging storage bins. They can serve as a container for your toothbrush, toothpaste and so many other things that make life complete. With these hanging bins, you can have complete order without clutter, mess and confusion. It even gives our home decor a face lift, no? So friends make use of the tutorial, have fun and create order! Materials needed: Knobs S...
DIY Chevron Pillow from Old Jeans
No!!! Don't throw those jeans away! Yeah, I mean it. Those old jeans can be redesigned and reused, giving them a second lifetime. This Chevron pillow is made from old jeans, can you believe? I didn’t believe it until I saw the tutorial that clearly outlined the steps to making this metamorphosis and I was bowled over. I went back, got the required materials and got to work. When I finished, I couldn't believe it and there and then, I decided I just gotta share this knowledge because &nb...
DIY Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand
Wow!! Is this plastic? This was my response when I saw this piece of art. Isn't it just wow? The beauty and elegance portrayed in this artwork is almost beyond expression. This jewelry stand helps keep our jewelry organized. Looks impressive but impossible to make. But it really isn't impossible once you follow the steps in the guide and only then will you realise just how easily you can make this plastic bottle jewelry stand. Materials needed: You'll need two 2 liter bottles, one 1 lit...
DIY Sock Panda Plushie
Have you got a bunch of old socks? Stop, don’t throw them out! You can make something really beautiful out of them. You can make amazing panda plushies! Trust me, no one would guess they are from socks. Haha! These panda plushies are perfect as gifts and toys for younger ones, they also serve as decor and much more. So, come on! Let’s make something really cool! Materials needed: Socks Button eye 9mm, black Safety nose 22mm, black White felt – 1″ x 1″, to mark 2 x 0.5″ circles (as the white of the e...
DIY Jewelry Box From Chocolate Box
Are those earrings flying all over the place? Why not put them in order by making this DIY Jewelry box which you don't have to buy many materials for. Just bring out a chocolate box, open the attached tutorial, follow the steps and you are the proud owner of a beautiful and very useful jewelry box or even boxes ready to be given out as gifts. Hey! You know our young ones can be part of this whole process and it will be a profitable time spent! Materials needed: A plastic box A nice printed paper ...
DIY Denim Multipurpose Bins
Wastage is for the not so wise, don't you think? These upcycled denim bins really make one think twice about throwing out those old denims. Why dispose old jeans when you can make something so functional and beautiful out of them! The process is super easy and clear as you can get it by just checking out the tutorial and following the instructions. So get to it!! Materials needed: One pair of jeans, any adult size or large kid size 1/2 yd lining fabric 1/2 yd interfacing 1/2 yd ...