Upcycling & Repurposing

Reuse an old shutter and DIY it into a festive and artistic holiday decoration!

Learn how to make your own skateboard ring in five steps, using a few simple hand tools, and some sandpaper.

This tutorial teaches you how to make your own fairy garden DIY shepherd's hook.

Recycled Christmas cards make great materials for holiday craft projects. These cards come in many designs and feature the colors of the holiday season. This tree top star is the perfect project to reuse some of your favorite Christmas cards to make a treasured holiday ornament for your tree.

There are so many hidden free supplies that we can use in our paper crafts just by recycling paper, envelopes, junk mail, paper bags, books and more. Learn how you can become a responsible paper crafter while saving money on things that cost little or no money.

A quick and easy solution to get screen-printed labels off glass bottles.

For the frugal crafter these DIY dollar store foam dice crafts are idea.

If you are getting hitched then you should check out these stunning DIY Wedding Lighting Ideas.

Upcycling and repurposing old materials is great for both producing art and decluttering. This article will discuss nine simple and creative ways to re-use old calendars from previous years.

For the frugal crafter, check out these Dollar Store pizza pan crafts.

How to guide on making a hairbrush rack and shelf, with mirror; re-designed from a previous version and made from recycled wood and wire pegs.

Have you ever seen an old book and wondered if there was a way to create something of your own with it? Altered books are papercraft that recycles old books into new art pieces. You can take something old and create your own custom artbook. Learn the tips, tricks and ideas to create your custom art.

A writing board is something I didn’t think I needed until I tried to write on a lumpy page in my junk journal. I reached for a piece of thick card and had a crafter's epiphany.

Teabag paper feels a lot like textured crisp papyrus paper but is far easier to make. All you need are some old teabags and the water left over after cooking pasta.

Upcycled puzzle pieces of any size can add a real design flair to an art project. It's earth-friendly and perfect for junk journaling or as a kids' craft project.

Are you looking for a fun recycled craft? Try your hand at making a rustic-looking bicycle wheel wreath!

Teabags are incredibly versatile as craft paper. I didn’t realize how many times I could repurpose teabags until I started using them in art projects. Faux teabag leather was certainly not on my radar, but I love how this art hack turned out.

Have fun recycling items for your garden with these tire planter ideas.

Not sure what to do with your old soda bottles? Check out this unique idea for turning a plastic soda bottle into a gift box. Follow these step-by-step instructions to upcycle an old plastic bottle into something special.

This article shows how a creepy dollhouse (or haunted cat manor) was made using repurposed materials. This step-by-step guide takes you through the process with photos and visual aids.

Looking to find out how you can repair broken glass, ceramics, or pottery with kintsugi? In this instruction guide, you'll learn how to do just that.

Combine old and new to create a stunning clock wreath in celebration of National Book Lovers Day! All you need is a book or two, some craft supplies, an old smartphone (if you happen to have one), and this step-by-step tutorial.

Learn how to use recyclable and discarded plastic packaging to mold fiberglass and cast resin objects with this simple tutorial.

Make your own summer decorations! Create a fun, unique wreath for summer with step-by-step instructions and a how-to photo guide!

Why buy expensive flower pots when you can make your own—and design them as well? Here's a relaxing guide on how to recycle and repurpose a food can into a planter.

If you have a sentimental sweater or sweatshirt you no longer wear, consider upcycling it into a cute throw pillow. Follow this step-by-step tutorial!

Looking for a simple craft that can be made at home? Recycle an old bottle or jar and create an eco-friendly gift or decoration.

Reuse your old incandescent light bulbs to make adorable Christmas ornaments.

Celebrate the holiday season with an Earth-friendly idea.

Feel good about supporting the Earth by re-using glass jars in these fun, simple, and creative ways!

There are so many creative projects that can be made with mason jars. Here are three fun and easy ways to use old jars to make decorations.

Here's how you can make a super cute rope storage basket or any other decorative rope storage bin!

If you're a crafter, don't throw out tissue boxes. I never throw something out without wondering how I might be able to reuse or repurpose it. This is exactly what happened when I went to throw a tissue box in the recycling bin.

Tea bag embroidery is simple and fun. It is another way to repurpose a tea bag into a beautiful art project. The possible stain colors and embroidery designs are endless. This craft is suitable for any skill level.

Learn how to use tea bag stains on paper as a starting point for drawing. I've traced the shapes and made amazing pictures out of them.

Since I was very little, I loved to upcycle random objects. As an adult, I find that recycling brings out my creativity. Upcycling and creating art with used tea bags has been incredibly satisfying. Tea bag roses are organically beautiful and so easy to make.

Every time I threw out a tea bag, I felt guilty. So I started saving the used ones in a bowl. I noticed the tea stain on a raspberry zinger herbal tea bag one day. It was pink and pretty and reminded me of a rose petal. It was the first of many tea bag art ideas.

Our upcycled do-it-yourself lemonade stand with step-by-step instructions for making it.

Don't throw out those old jeans and fabric scraps; repurpose them into this cute and festive table runner. The entire project only takes a few hours. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos are included.

I design hats for performance art and events. I've illustrated a how-to guide to help you make a Mad Hatter top hat. It's like in the story, but it uses upcycled materials found around the house.

Upcycling, or giving old items new life, is an increasingly popular way to keep items out of landfills. Learn how to turn crop jeans into a tote to get started!

Repurpose glass jars with metal lids into fabulous coin banks, tip jars, and donation jars. In this tutorial, you will learn how to punch or poke a rectangular slot into a metal lid using basic hand tools. No power tools are required!

Duct tape art is a creative form that uses tape as the main medium of design. It is practical, can be made at home, and requires a few basic skills. Tape art is fun, unique, and easy to make!

Turn a thrift store find into a jewelry case using some paint, stencils, scrapbook paper, and vintage postcards! This tutorial is simple to follow and easy to customize to fit your style!

Have you ever made a book sculpture? Making a book sculpture is a fun, easy process, and you probably already have almost everything you need sitting around your house!

Learn how to create one-of-a-kind yard art from found objects using a mosaic artwork technique.

A step-by-step guide on how to decorate your DIY headphone case to create a marble design using nail polish. Use these simple instructions for help!

If you love making things and experimenting with different materials, this article provides some basic tips for working with old DVDs and will give you some art ideas on craft items to make or decorate.

When searching for new craft supplies, look at your unused picture frames for inspiration! Learn how to use picture frames and some other basic materials to create this festive fall door decoration!

Make a bright and cheerful beach-themed welcome sign for your home! It's very easy and uses a basic frame, some wood pieces, paint, and ribbon.