upcycling

DIY Newspaper Wedding Bouquet
DIY

Wedding DIY: Homemade Newspaper Toss Bouquet

Instead of tossing your beautiful bouquet on your wedding day, or paying extra for a second arrangement, make your own toss bouquet from newspapers.
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Instead of tossing your beautiful bouquet on your wedding day, or paying extra for a second arrangement, make your own toss bouquet from newspapers. Along with being a fun way to upcycle your favorite daily read, this DIY only costs a few dollars to make. Get out your trusty glue gun, enlist your bridal party for help, and you are on your way to a special arrangement for tossing to a future lucky lady. Personalize the cute bouquet by using pages from the paper that represent the bride, like the comics, crossword puzzles, or restaurant reviews and recipes.

Read on for the directions.

Upcycling Denim Ideas
Eco

18 Ideas For Upcycling Denim

If it looks like it's time to dispose of your old pair of jeans, think twice before throwing them in the trash.
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If it looks like it's time to dispose of your old pair of jeans, think twice before throwing them in the trash. Denim is so sturdy that it makes the perfect material for an upcycling project.

Statement Necklaces Purse Bracelets Earrings Wine Carrier Pillows Coffee Cup Cozies
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Ice Cube Tray Organizer
Organization

Upcycle It! Turn an Ice Cube Tray Into an Organizer

An ice cube tray makes the perfect organizer for tiny bits and pieces because of the small compartments.
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An ice cube tray makes the perfect organizer for tiny bits and pieces because of the small compartments. Better yet, you can even stack them if you have space in your drawer. You can store items like jewelry, sewing and craft materials, and office supplies in the trays.

Uses For Old Keys
DIY

10 Creative and Cool Uses For Old Keys

If you've got a drawer full of old keys and don't know what to do with them, we've got DIY inspiration that will have you looking at them in a whole new way.
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If you've got a drawer full of old keys and don't know what to do with them, we've got DIY inspiration that will have you looking at them in a whole new way. From whimsical wind chimes to sparkling jewelry, we've found 10 creative ways to turn basic keys into something really special.

Source: Etsy users rainwheel, Shy, Bennett Parenti, and Cindy Kovar
Simple Adornment Simply Charming Whimsical Wind Chime Cuff It Framed Memories String Them Interesting Indentations
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DIY Pot Scrubber
Eco

Make Your Own: Repurposed Produce Mesh Bag Pot Scrubbers

Make cleaning pretty with this easy DIY that repurposes plastic mesh produce bags into something seriously cute and functional.
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Make cleaning pretty with this easy DIY that repurposes plastic mesh produce bags into something seriously cute and functional. Instead of buying pot scrubbers, make your own for only a few dollars. And this is a fun girl-party activity, perfect for gathering everyone's empty mesh bags and filling with colorful tulle. The finished pot scrubbers are adorable and do a great job softly cleaning baked-on pots and pans.

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Upcycled Wedding Bouquets
DIY

Eco-Friendly Bride: Upcycled Wedding Bouquets

Stand out with a chic and upcycled wedding bouquet made with repurposed materials.
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Stand out with a chic and upcycled wedding bouquet made with repurposed materials. From buttons to paper to sparkling jewels, all of these amazing bridal bouquets will last for years to come.

Many of the unique arrangements are budget-friendly and can be personalized in special ways by these amazing Etsy artisans. Click through for a collection of swoon-worthy upcycled wedding bouquets that you can buy or use as DIY inspiration.

Source: Etsy users AudgePaudgeInc, SmileMercantile, and WeeselBees

Treasure Map Simple Bouquet Paper Ombré Love Is the Answer Vintage Chic Sparkling Statement Beautiful Story
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Cool Upcycling Projects
budget tips

151 Upcycling Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind

If you're the type of person who's loath to throw anything away, then turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects.
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If you're the type of person who's loath to throw anything away, then turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. After all, one person's trash is another's treasure, right? Get inspired by these DIY ideas for ordinary household objects.

Cork Coaster Book Page Garlands Magazine Garland Toilet Paper Roll Lanterns Utensil Holder Cork Planters Mason Jar Lunch Box
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How to Make Homemade Potpourri
DIY

Don't Toss Those Flowers! How to Make Homemade Potpourri

When your sweet bouquet of flowers isn't as fresh as it used to be, instead of relinquishing to the trash, give those flowers new life as pretty potpourri.
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When your sweet bouquet of flowers isn't as fresh as it used to be, instead of relinquishing to the trash, give those flowers new life as pretty potpourri. Making this DIY is easier than you think and can be personalized with any scents that you love. Toss in herbs or sliced citrus for filler, and the potpourri can be refreshed over and over again with a spritz of your favorite scent.

Read on for the easy directions.

Uses For Old Flowers
Valentine's Day

What to Do With Your Leftover Flowers

Valentine's Day is such a romantic holiday, but it can also be a very wasteful one.
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Valentine's Day is such a romantic holiday, but it can also be a very wasteful one. For one, people keep buying flowers as a token of their affection even though most of these flowers go into the trash can a few days later. Let's not waste these pretty bouquets this year and use one of these ideas to reuse them:

  • Potpourri: Potpourri can be just as pretty as flowers, and it's a good way to turn the flowers into a keepsake. Dry the petals for a great-smelling potpourri, and you can even throw in a few herbs, like mint, that you think will smell nice or look good with the flowers.


Source: Etsy user lizbethsgarden

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Scented Sweater Satchels
Valentine's Day

Upcycle It: Scented Sweater Heart Satchels

With Spring right around the corner, it's time to think about which Winter sweaters won't be making it to next season.
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With Spring right around the corner, it's time to think about which Winter sweaters won't be making it to next season. But instead of donating those old sweaters, upcycle them into adorable hand-sewn scented heart satchels. Along with being seriously cute, these little hearts can be filled with fragrant potpourri, which you can score for a few bucks at the dollar store. Even if you're not a big sewing fan, this easy DIY offers the cutest results, perfect for gift-giving on Valentine's Day or for decorating — and scenting — your own home.

Read on for this easy upcycle project.