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How to Make an Organizer from Old Books
We haven`t had with you book projects for a long time, but you know how I like to recycle them, especially old ones. Today we make an organizer from them. You can keep here your mail, some documents, magazines and other important things. So now I offer you to find three great book covers and let`s start creating! Things you need: book covers a piece of wood paint and brushes metal label holders drill scissors fabric hot glue
How to Make a Headband for Summer
Coastal theme is quite popular during warm seasons. You can follow it noy only in decor of your home, but also you can create some pieces of clothes for yourself. Add to your summer looks light and bright fabrics and complete them with one of the headbands which I`m going to show you. For this project we need an old striped t-shirt. Actually, you can use any fabric you have, but this one looks like the sailor presented it to you. Things you need: old t-shirt scissors needle thread ponytail elast...
From Pant Legs to Wine Bags
A bottle of good wine is still a good present. If it`s your gift to any person, try also to make a nice gift bag for your bottle. To create it, you need old jeans. We`re going to reuse them and make a wonderful gift bags for bottles. The author also adds burlap ribbons and I must say that denim together with burlap looks very nice. Things you need: old jeans burlap ribbon sewing machine or thread and needle scissors
Skyline Tube Craft
Cardboard tube rolls are great craft supplies. They are available and it`s quite easy to work with them. Today we`re going to make a skyline from them. When I saw this diy for the first time, I immediately understood how fine it would be to put it on the window sill. And actually I`m going to do it. This craft is inspired by Chicago and its architecture. The view of the city is really majestic with all its skyscrapers. Things you need: Cardboard Tubes Black and White Paint Paintbrush S...
Hanging Pockets from Old Jeans
Repurpose your old jeans and make some handy hanging pockets for your craft room. Denim is one of the best things for upcycling, it`s quite easy to work with. This material has got a long and interesting history where the special paragraph must be about pockets. If you`re interested, just search in the Internet. By the way, we will use only pockets and from the scraps you can make a basket or a rug. Search for these projects in the previous posts. Things you need: Old denim jeans Scrap leather Eyel...
Denim Rug from Your Old Jeans
We`ve already made a ton of diys from old jeans and it looks like they are never-ending) That`s why I offer you to join our new recycling project and sew a denim rug. It will be nice if you have got denim of different hues, your rug will be look better. the process of making it is similar to as making a quilt (as you remember we`ve also created it in our previous posts). Let`s get started! Things you need: denim in 5-7 different shades of blue one yard of cotton batting one yard of grip...
How to Make a Jump Rope from Plastic Bags
It`s quite funny that even if you make a huge effort to not get any plastic bags in your house, they will occur there at least. No matter, you want it or not. So if it`s unavoidable, I would like to offer you one way of recycling them. Let`s make a jump rope! You can make it for your kids and they surely will have fun or you can do it for yourself and stay sporty and strong) Let`s follow our green project. Things you need: plastic bags scissors duck tape
Green Way to Wrap a Gift
I have told you a few times already that being eco-friendly is very popular nowadays. You should be very creative and imaginative to think over the ideas of recycling different things. The Internet can help you. I`m going to show you how to make plastic bag flowers today. As you see from the title, you can use these flowers to wrap a gift or maybe you want to create a bouquet of flowers of different colours and put it in your room or garden. Things you need: plastic bags of different colours scisso...
Five-Minute handmade Toy for Your Dog
Having a pet is expensive, as a rule. It concerns even their toys from pet shops. I mean that they are not cheap, but it can take a few minutes to destroy it if your dog really loves it and wants to play. We`re going to upcycle our old t-shirt and jeans and create a tug-of-war dog toy. Make a set of them at a time because it`s fast and easy and go to play with your pet! Things you need: An old pair of jeans An old t-shirt A pair of scissors
Comfortable Reading with Wire Hanger Book Stand
If you are glutton of books, you surely need to follow this tutorial. We`re going to make a no-cut wire hanger book stand. You need just a few minutes and one wire hanger for one book stand. You can use it for comfortable reading or maybe you have got your own home library and in this case it`s nice to show the covers of your favourite books. If you need a book stand for it, it`s better to use also spray paint. Things you need: Wire hanger Pliers
Make a Vase and a Picture Frame from a Mason Jar
It`s not a problem to find one mason jar for upcycling practically in every home. It`s a usual project to create a vase from mason jar with some beautiful decor. But this project is like two in one because we`ll make not only a vase for your beautiful flowers, but also a photo frame to keep all your good memories. Let`s get started! Things you need: Clean mason jar Pantone’s Radiant Orchid paint by Valspar Paint brush Vinyl shape or sticker and picture Painter’s tape Clear spray paint ...
How to Make Garden Luminaries
Mason jar is a perfect material for many many diy projects. We have already had some indoor projects, but today I`m going to share one idea how to use them outside. Since the summer is soon and we spend more time in the garden, our aim is to embellish our gardens. This time we`re going to make fairy garden luminaries. You can also use these jars not as luminaries but as treasure jars and make some interesting quests for your kids. Things you need: 1 jar 100 flat marbles silicone sealant solar tea...
Cool Bowl from PET Bottle
I always thought that it`s impossible to make something beautiful from plastic, but when I managed to make this super easy project, I understood that it was a big mistake to have such thoughts. These plastic bowls are like gorgeous pieces of modern art. Our bottles are made of thermoplastic polymer and that`s why they can be reformed by heating. Create just one bowl and you will understand what I mean. Things you need: bottle cutter or scissors soldering iron flame
Use Drinking Straws to Make Drink Coasters
I usually use drinking straws for serving drinks during parties. I must say that I have a full pack of them in one of my kitchen drawers. Now I really try to be eco-friendly and avoid plastic that`s why I have decided to get rid of this pack. Throwing it away is a silly idea, so I will try to reuse them and make drink coasters. Let`s follow this nice tutorial together. Things you need: Drinking straws 5/16″, 30 pcs. * Hot Glue Gun and sticks Thick cardboard (for making templates) Scissors Tweeze...
Wonderful Plastic Bottle Faux Succulents Terrarium
You know I`m a real lover of plants and especially succulents. I adore real plants in decor, but I must say that sometimes I forget to water them. So, having some faux flowers is a perfect idea in this case. Let`s make a plastic bottle faux succulents terrarium. Following this project you`re not only to add some greenery to your decor, but also upcycle plastic bottles. Things you need: Small green plastic bottles Champagne or wine cork Tiny terracotta pots Small Nutella jars Tealight candle...