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15 Useful Upcycling Projects That Will Inspire you

posted On August 05, 2017

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The golden rule to be a DIY pro is "Never throw away anything".

Almost anything we use can be upcycled and repurposed, you can
create a desk lamp from an old camera, or you can use old wooden
tennis rackets to create a vintage table, even wine crocks could be
turned into succulent planters. Upcycling old or unused things will
save you a lot of money, it will also make a good use of things you
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don't use anymore, which could be done in a creative and clever way.
Here are 15 upcycling projects that will inspire you to start your DIY
journey.
1. Skateboard Lamp

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You can make a lamp by transforming and upcycling many things, this skateboard is a great example.

2. Desk Lamp From Old Camera

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Show your love for old cameras by upcycling your old (non-functional) film cameras into a stylish desk
lamp.
See instructions here.

3. Transform Old Toys Into Action Figure Lamp

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When you just can’t let go of old toys especially your beloved action figures, then you might upcycle them
to something more useful. Here’s a project that will surely be a new favorite.
Read more details here.

4. Knife Block From Old Books

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Turn your old books into this handy knife block easily.

5. Make Aprons From Old Shirts

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Refashioned from an old button-down shirt, this apron features coordinating pockets and a colorful
waistband for a fashionable twist.
Full tutorial here.

6. Vintage Washtub Sink

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Vintage washtub sink, ladder towel rack and window mirror.

7. Rope Coil Ottoman with a Used Tire

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You know that bald tire that would certainly go to waste? You can upcycle it, creating a cool seat for your
home. And it will be a cheaper option to anything you can buy in the store that will look this nice.
Learn more here.

8. Vintage Domino Clock

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This is the kind of project that goes quickly once you have all the perfect parts.
Get full instruction here.

9. Vintage Tennis Racket Table

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Group the three pairs of rackets to form the table base. Use zip ties to hold the racket heads together.
Then carefully place the glass top on top of the racket base and enjoy your new table.
A step by step tutorial here.

10. Rustic Enamel Mug Organizer

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Those cup handles make perfect towel hooks. In the kitchen it holds pretty table linens. In the bathroom it
can hold a towel and bathroom supplies.
Learn more here.

11. Mason Jar Tissue Holder

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The beauty of the good ole mason jar is that you can paint it, tint it, spray it, etc. to make it any style
you’d like it to be. And with the addition of any style of scrapbook paper you can customize it even more!
Add some tissues and you’ll never have to go far for a tissue again.
Detailed tutorial here.

12. Turn Old Wine Corks Into Succulent Planters

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If you’ve been saving your wine corks for a special project then you will love these cork planters.
Get instructions here.

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13. Hanging Shelves From Belts

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Why spend hundreds of dollars to buy belt shelves when you can make your own easily.
Get more details here.

14. Chic Safety Pin Bracelet

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The beauty of the safety pin bracelet is that anyone can make it. All it takes is some common craft
materials and a lot of time. These bracelets would only cost you a few dollars to make.
Full tutorial here.

15. DIY Mosaic Floor From Real Pennies

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There are a lot of tutorials out there that go over the various processes for creating a penny tile floor from
regular old pennies, in this tutorial a mesh-backing is used as the pennies are glued to a mesh rather than
gluing it directly to the floor.
Get tutorial here.

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