15 Awesome Upcycling Ideas You'll Want To Make Immediately
When life gives you old things and a Saturday afternoon, you craft.
1. Cutlery Caddy
This funky caddy is easy to create with a few empty cans.
2. DIY Pool Noodle Wreath
Put those old pool noodles to use and make a super easy (super festive) wreath perfect for the front door.
3. Headboard Bench
Class up your entryway with this easy DIY bench.
4. Flattened Wine Bottles
These bad boys can be used for serving trays, jewelry holders, key dishes, the list goes on and on (so you'll just have to keep drinking that wine)
5. Wine Bottle and Glass Carrier
This clever hanging holder keeps everything you need for a wine night ready to go whether it's off to the front porch, your neighbor's house or just the living room.
6. Paint Stick Pallets
Pallet projects are still all the Pinterest rage, but if you'd rather start small, make your own out of free hardware store paint sticks.
7. Dinosaur TP Holder
This colorful guy is perfect for a kid's bathroom and hopefully he'll help keep your bathroom nice and tidy, too.
8. Cabinet turned Crafting Table
This adorable little table is perfect for hiding lots of crafting supplies and keeping the little ones occupied all afternoon.
9. Magnetic Memo Board
Before you toss any old cookie sheets, give them a good coat of paint and add a few magnets to create a fun memo board. You can also adhere magnets to the back of your makeup containers and use it as an organizer.
10. Kitchen Cart
Take that bulky old file cabinet and give it a new life as a rolling kitchen cart.
11. Guitar Art
A junked old guitar doesn't have to die, add shelves and give it a new life as a decorative shelf.
12. Suitcase Storage Tables
Not only does this upcycle give your room a fun, retro feel, it also provides the perfect location for a bit of junk that tends to accumulate...everywhere.
13. Vertical Vegetable Planter
Make the best of limited space with this awesome hanging herb garden.
14. Rustic Wine Rack
This simple wood-and-nail rack is perfect for a bit of a rustic feel for all your favorite wines. And a bit of chalkboard paint gives you even more handy organization.
15. Bookish Jewelry Tray
Make even better use of those old textbooks or a cheap thrift store hardcover and store your baubles in a book.