Upcycling Is In
So you have all these items from your closet that are worn out or don’t fit anymore. There are many ways you could give those items a second chance,
Makeup Containers
If you get your makeup from Lush Cosmetics, a lot of their products come in these black pots. If you purchase enough products from them you can turn 5 of them into any store and you get a free face mask. You can also use them around your house for a multitude of things. You can put them on your desk and fill them with pens, paperclips, pushpins or rubber bands. You can put soil or sand into them and use them for a flower, herb or cactus pot. Even wash them out completely and use them to transport snacks around in your bag without them being crushed. Click here for instructions and more ideas.
So you have all these items from your closet that are worn out or don’t fit anymore. There are many ways you could give those items a second chance,
- Give them to a thrift store
- Sell them to a secondhand store
- Upcycle them
Makeup Containers
If you get your makeup from Lush Cosmetics, a lot of their products come in these black pots. If you purchase enough products from them you can turn 5 of them into any store and you get a free face mask. You can also use them around your house for a multitude of things. You can put them on your desk and fill them with pens, paperclips, pushpins or rubber bands. You can put soil or sand into them and use them for a flower, herb or cactus pot. Even wash them out completely and use them to transport snacks around in your bag without them being crushed. Click here for instructions and more ideas.
Old T-Shirts
Do you have a lot of t-shirts from high school, college or concerts? Well if you aren’t wearing them but you can’t get yourself to get rid of them in one of the mentioned ways above, why not upcycle them into a quilt. This one does take a bit of craftiness and required some special equipment. You will need a good pair of fabric scissors, a pattern (square size), your favorite fabric for the back of the quilt and a sewing machine. You can click here for a step-by-step tutorial or click here for a company that will make one for you from your old shirts. The company hires, trains and promotes Deaf individuals in a productive work environment free of communication barriers. The types of quilts you can have made can be from t-shirts or baby clothes and makes an amazing keepsake.
Do you have a lot of t-shirts from high school, college or concerts? Well if you aren’t wearing them but you can’t get yourself to get rid of them in one of the mentioned ways above, why not upcycle them into a quilt. This one does take a bit of craftiness and required some special equipment. You will need a good pair of fabric scissors, a pattern (square size), your favorite fabric for the back of the quilt and a sewing machine. You can click here for a step-by-step tutorial or click here for a company that will make one for you from your old shirts. The company hires, trains and promotes Deaf individuals in a productive work environment free of communication barriers. The types of quilts you can have made can be from t-shirts or baby clothes and makes an amazing keepsake.
Other things you can make with an old t-shirt:
- A reusable tote bag for the market. Just a few steps and you can have a tote bag that didn’t require a sewing machine to make. Click here for instructions.
- A knotted headband. Just cut strips from the t-shirt and make any braid/knot pattern you desire to have. Click here for instructions.
- You can make a rag rug and add an eco-friendly pop of color to your home. Click here for instructions.
Old Jeans
Have you worn your jeans out and looking for a crafty project? Well here are a couple of things you can do with your old jeans:
- Feeling super crafty and are pretty good with a sewing machine? You can make this denim floor pillow. It looks beautiful and will make a great addition to any home. Click here for instructions.
- You can make this very adorable and useful no-sew basket. Alter the pattern to whatever size meets your needs. Click here for instructions.
Again there are so many possibilities for jeans as well, so get crafty.
Old Leather Belts
You can turn an old leather belt that either doesn’t fit or is broken into a fashionable bracelet. All you need is a leather belt, leather punch, strong scissors, hammer, snaps and the snap attacher. Cut the belt to the size that fits the wrist you are making it for with enough extra to be able to attach the snaps. Punch the wholes for the snaps and use the snap attacher to put them in the belt. And there you have it, a leather cuff bracelet. Click here for the full detailed instructions.