For our son’s birthday morning surprise, he woke up to a room filled with balloons (72 to be exact!). But, as the celebrations came to an end, I felt an overwhelming amount of guilt with all those popped broken balloon pieces. So, I upcycled them into a garland for our next birthday celebration! :: HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED :: Popped… Read more →
Whether it’s Father’s Day, Valentines Day, Anniversary, Christmas or his Birthday! Here are some super cool, one-of-a-kind gifts for any man in your life! WeWOOD Watches These 100% natural wood watches are made from reclaimed and repurposed woods of various varieties from around the world. :: Recycled Gift Ideas :: Flowfold Recycled Sailcloth Wallet Made of recycled sailcloth, this wallet… Read more →
Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Valentines Day, Anniversary, Christmas or her Birthday! Here are some super cool, one-of-a-kind gifts for any woman in your life! Recycled Plastic Beach Tote Bag These handmade woven bags are made of 100% recycled plastic strapping materials by Vietnamese artisans in Siagon. The woven strapping material makes this bag extremely strong, flexible and durable. There are… Read more →
Whether one of the box lids are ruined, just right out tacky, or you just need a smaller gift box…here’s how to turn a large box lid into a smaller gift box! :: Here’s What You’ll Need :: One Box Lid Scissors :: Here’s What To Do :: Fold one side of the box across to right beneath where the… Read more →
Turn an Upcycled Pool Noodle into a Glow-in-the-Dark Chain for Halloween :: Here’s What You’ll Need :: Upcycled Pool Noodle Sharp Knife Hot Glue Gun Rust-Oleum Glow In the Dark or Gray Spray Paint Upcycled Garbage Bag or Cardboard :: Here’s What To Do :: Slice your upcycled pool noodles to about 1″ thick using a sharp knife. :: Scary Halloween… Read more →
:: Upcycled Jewelry Projects :: :: DIY Upcycling Projects :: :: VERSION 1 :: :: Here’s How You Do It :: All you need is an upcycled ring from Ring Pops and the twist off cap from Mott’s Snack & Go Applesauce and some hot glue gun…of course! It can’t get easier than this, truly! Twist off the… Read more →
Whether you’re looking for basketball upcycled projects, basketball themed gifts, or father’s day gifts, here are 4 ideas to inspire you! 4 Upcycled Basketball Themed Project Gift Ideas 1. Basketball Cooler Add some ice and pop in a few beers! No need to keep getting up for a new cold one. It’s the perfect little table side cooler. :: Gift Ideas… Read more →
This is a great project to do if you are looking for a unique, creative and inexpensive way to cover up a wall, make a wall, or even to divide a room–think office cubicles! And all you need are two things to complete this look! :: Rolled Magazine Projects :: Upcycled Magazine Projects :: :: What You’ll Need :: Upcycled… Read more →
Make a Tambourine Stick using upcycled bottle caps, wire hanger and a tree branch! :: Here’s What You’ll Need :: * Upcycled wire hanger * Upcycled bottle caps * Y-shaped piece of a tree branch * Yarn/string (optional) * Pliers (make sure it has side cutter tool for cutting wires) * Hammer * Hot glue gun * Self healing mat or padded surface… Read more →
Looking for Lego banner ideas? Here’s an inexpensive and simple project you can put together for your child’s next birthday party! :: Here’s What You’ll Need :: Lego Club, Lego Club Jr. Magazines or any other Lego books Colored masking tapes (or one color will do) Yarn Scissors Paper Cutter (optional) :: STEP 1 :: Cut your yarn according to the… Read more →
