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Upcycling Wire Lampshade Frames Into Plant Stands
We have already made a lot of nice flower pots and that is why we need a place to put them, I suppose. We`re going to make this place ourselves following this recycling tutorial. Wire Lampshade Frames are strong enough to take the weight of a plant and they usually have got beautiful shapes, perfect for our home decor. Things you need: old wire lampshade frames spray paint scissors hack saw wooden boards (optional) all-purpose glue (optional)
Bright Pencil Photo Frame
If you have got kids or just like drawing, you probably have got some old pencils. As for me I usually throw such pencils in the litter bin, but it`s a mistake because it`s possible to create a beautiful photo frame using these old pencils. It`s really bright and It`s sure to add some colour to your room. Things you need: old set of pencils sharpener all-purpose glue plain picture frame knife
Modern Metallic Vase
In fact there`s no metal in this project, but the result looks like it and I would like to show you how to make this modern vase. For this project we`re going to use plastic spoons. As you understand the project is budget friendly and the materials are quite easy to find. Let`s make a nice vase for our homes and then go for a walk to find some flowers to put in it. Things you need: Plastic spoons Spray paint: silver metallic Vase Clear acrylic spray Hot-glue gun and glue sticks
How To Make Paper Flowers
This time we create flowers that will make you happy for a long time because they`re artificial and made from your old magazines. You can use newspapers as well. The main idea here is to follow eco-friendly diy. Of course, your flowers will be bright because of the different colours on the pages, but I`m going to spay paint mine and put the bouquet in the vase. Things you need: paper skewers scissors glue stick masking tape
How To Make A Butterfly Garland From Magazines
If you`re a fan of magazines, I`m sure that your pages gather dust in some dark corner of your home after reading. I have found for you an idea how to recycle your magazines and make a nice piece of decor. It`s a beautiful butterfly garland. The more butterflies you will make, the better it will look. Use the most colourful pages and enjoy following this project. Things you need: An old magazine Embroidery thread, cord or string Scissors A tapestry needle - a big needle with a large eye
How To Make Water Lilies From Milk Jugs
Water lilies are one of the most beautiful and nice flowers. They love water and grow in ponds, but today we`ll make water lilies which will grow anywhere we like. Our flowers will be made from old milk jugs, so it means that we have got one more recycling project today. You can then put your lilies as a decoration of you table or make a composition with pebbles in the flower pot. Things you need: 2 clean gallon milk jugs cheap pair of scissors multi surface acrylic paints clear adhesive se...
Recycling Markers Into Watercolour Paint
If you have got kids or if you are an artist, this esy project will be useful for you. There`s a point in the life of your markers when they stop colouring. In this case your first desire is to throw them away, but don`t be too fast. Try to recycle your markers into watercolour paints. It will be nice if you make this project with your kids, it will teach them creativity and I think that they will like making some pics with their new paints. Things you need: Spray bottle Water Old Markers Ca...
Bright Garden Buggies
While searching the ideas how to make my garden cuter and funnier, I have found one nice diy. It`s not also recycling because we`re going to use old golf or ping-pong balls,but it`s also a great opportunity to enjoy the time with your kids painting these balls. We`ll make funny garden buggies! Sa grab the brightest paints you have and let`s start. Things you need: Golf balls 20 gauge galvanized steel wire (for legs and antennae) Metal nuts and washers (as in, the nuts that fit on bolts)...
How To Make A Swing Out Storage Tower
It`s a pity but we haven`t had with you any recycling projects for a long time and today I`m happy to share with you a new one. We need a few tuna cans for this project because we`re going to make a swing out storage tower. This tower will be perfect if you`re a sewer, so you can keep here all small details. Your husband will be also glad to have it in a garage to store small things. Practically every week we use can, but all of them go to the bin. Let`s find a solution how to use them. Things you need: ...
Ombre Watercolour Canvas Sneakers
Ombre effect became popular long time ago. This effect is used to colour different things: from hair to shoes. By the way following our new project you can learn how to colour and refresh your old shoes. You should choose the watercolour paints of different shades. The project is easy and fast to make and your sneakers will look fresh and dreamy. Such a perfect complement to your everyday look. Things you need: plain white canvas sneakers watercolor paints small paintbrushes water paper towe...
Small And Cute Light Bulb Vase
Making small flower vases is the idea that appeared long time ago, but I`m going to share with you this diy because the decor is simple and the supplies for making it can be found in any home. So. it`s eco- and budget-friendly. You can make vases in a little bit different styles by working with the wire. Let`s create! Things you need: old light bulbs needle nose pliers nail set hammer wire / floral wire for hanging vase wire cutters wooden dowel drill electrical tape – optional
How To Make A Nice Lamp From Your Old Books
I have already published a few ideas how you can recycle your old books. Today I`m going to share one more. This is a nice lamp to create. It looks like a piece of furniture from the Middle Ages, so make sure that this lamp will fit your decor. For this diy you`ll need not only one book, but a few. Please, choose the books, you are not going to read any more. Let`s get started. Things you need: old hardbacks, about 8 lamp kit lamp shade spray paint drill 1/2" drill bit razor blade or box cutter...
Colourful Flowers From Bottle Caps
The season af gardening is quite soon and it`s hugh time now to prepare for it. Let`s make bright flowers from bottle caps! Flowers will be a nice decoration for your garden. Thus project is not only fun, but also eco- and money-friendly) So everything is as I like: useful and beautiful. These flowers can also be signs showing what kind of greenery is growing in a certain place. Please, be creative and let`s start! Things you need: 7 metal bottle caps per flower 1 wooden skewer per flower...
Make Unique Door Handles From Paintbrushes
As I have already told you some small details like door handles, for example, can make the difference and show the uniqueness of your space. Of course,this idea is not so perfect to use at home, I mean kitchen or bedroom, butit will be fine to use it in the garage or in your workshop. I have some old paintbrushes that I don`t use any more. So, I think it`s a good idea to redecorate them and give them the second life. Let`s get started! Things you need: 2 – 2″ paint brushes 4 – 3″ threaded bolts 4 ...
Paper Fern From Book Pages
A few days ago I have shown you how to repurpose old book covers. But what can we do with the pages? They also can be a nice piece of rustic decor in your space. We`ll make with you hanging paper fern from book pages. As you see the project is absolutely budget friendly and everybody can refresh the room just having an old book and some time for it. Things you need: An old book Cardboard Contact paper Twine or Ribbon Scissors Glue stick or craft glue