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
Although recycling old credit cards can be a tricky business, there is the option to simply repurpose them. I like to recycle credit cards in decorative craft projects. In fact, any plastic cards such as fulfilled gift cards, membership cards or even hotel keys also make a great crafting material. With all of the different
Although mason jars used to be designated for the pantry, they have found their way into other parts of the house. No longer do they have to hide behind closed doors. Now they get the spotlight when they are decorated in stylish ways. I'll show you how to decorate with mason jars in a few
Sometime, in my antique collecting, I ended up with a few old garden hose nozzles. I'm not exactly sure why I bought them but I do think they look cool. Small vintage industrial items like that are fun to use simply in rustic decor displays. And, for a while that is how I used my
Craft projects made with recyclable materials have been steadily gaining in popularity and it is no wonder why. The ability to upcycle an otherwise useless item is so satisfying, budget sensitive, and green. Plus, the creative ways that these items have been used results in home decor that is much more like a work of
If you are a wine drinker, you may have found yourself saving those decorative wine corks. I know I have! Since they have an appealing look, there is always the possibility that they could be used in another way. In fact, simply displaying your collection in a glass vase or jar can be decorative enough.
One thing that I never thought I would use to decorate my home with is toilet paper rolls! I could see using the empty tubes for a fun kids craft. But I just couldn't picture such a thing in my home. Well, sometimes you just need to think a little more creatively I guess. Once
When you think of vintage crafts, the first thing that may come to mind is craft projects that were popular in the past. However, that is not what this post is about. Instead, I am focusing on craft projects that use vintage items as part of the material. Things like old paper and fabrics can
Over the years I have collected several different vintage wooden spools. Most of them have been old thread spools but I have also found some taller wooden bobbin spools. These are especially fun to decorate with and I came up with a wooden spool craft that turns a spool into a rustic chic flower holder.
Get rid of all of your excess hangers and repurpose them into some decorative home decor. See all of the creative ideas on what to do with old hangers.
Be inspired by the many ideas for reusing your old flower pots. See how you can use them to organize and for other decorative uses in your home!
Recycle your empty cereal boxes into a decorative and useful item with one of these several unique craft ideas. You will be amazed with the finished projects!
Check out the different ways you can make your own diy jewelry holders that don't take up a lot of space and are decorative too!