Recycled crafts are any projects that use recycled materials or create another use for an old item. This is also called upcycling or repurposing. Because of this, you can save a lot of money in decorating. And, who doesn’t like that? Not only will you be saving money but you are helping the planet by reusing what you can.
See how you can make affordable rustic decor using such recycled items as tin cans, sweaters, six pack containers, wine bottles, wine corks, buttons, game pieces, and so much more. You don’t have to spend a fortune on home decorating when you can repurpose or turn trash items into treasures.
Check out some of these favorite recycled crafts:
DIY Tool Caddy Using A Recycled Six Pack Container
If you have been the lucky recipient of fresh flowers, you may have a glass vase or two in supply. I know that whenever my husband brings me flowers, I keep the vase they come in for future use. However, you can have just so many vases. When my collection grew to more than I
It occurred to me the other day, that right now people may be getting a lot of in home deliveries. That means we could all be getting a little overloaded with cardboard boxes. Since I like to upcycle so much, I figured it would be good to put that cardboard to use. That is why
Today I am featuring 18 creative and useful milk jug crafts that you can use around the house. These will make you think twice before throwing away your plastic jugs. There is so much I love about recycled crafts. You save room in the landfills, you get a brand new upcycled item, and the cost
I'm beginning to think that I might have an issue with collecting old game balls. There is something about old billiard balls or croquet balls that I find so appealing. I just love to display them decoratively. Now, my latest collection is vintage marbles. I just bought a mason jar full of them and will
Have you found yourself with a collection of old jars around the house? I tend to keep empty jars for general purposes like pouring hot grease into or storing odds and ends. However, there are other ways to use old jars that are more decorative. Mason jars, in particular, have such a nice rustic appeal
Garlands are a great way to dress up picture frames, mirrors, shelves and more. It's kind of like wearing jewelry. Some decor accents can just use a little more embellishment or whimsy. You can make garlands out of most anything but one of my favorites is with vintage buttons. A button garland can take on
Have you ever thought of painting a book cover for a clean decorative look? I have so many old books and generally love all of the different styles of covers. As an avid reader, I not only enjoy the stories but I love the look, feel, and smell of books. However, there are times when
You know what they say - one man's trash is another one's treasure! Boy is that true! Although I haven't actually gone digging through trash cans, I have found a lot of seemingly useless junk in other ways. In fact, I'll show you some of the treasures I found at flea markets that others may
I love books! I love the smell of them as I read and I would never want to destroy a good book. However, there are always those books whose pages are better off in a crafty design than left in written form. For those, I have some great book page crafts for you to use
Why is it that elevated dishes seem to have so much more style? Maybe the extra height just gives them more visibility and prominence. Whatever the reason, I do know that a tablescape has more interest when the displays have varying heights. In a pinch, you can easily make your own pedestal dish by piecing
One of the things that I really like about Fall is putting on a pair of jeans with a nice cozy sweater. It feels so good, after a hot summer, to get cuddly again. So, why not add a little warmth to some of our Fall Decor as well? Sweater pumpkins are fun and easy
Whenever you can upcycle an old item into new home decor, it is a good day. This is especially true when you can turn trash items into treasure. I have posted about upcycling things like toilet paper rolls, bottles, wine corks, and even old credit cards. However, there is another common item that is great