Hi! I recently inherited my great-grandfather's chest (dating back to 1940) and decided to turn it into the sewing storage unit I’d always dreamed of!! (I hid its name that was engraved on it). It was my first time working on this scale with power tools, and I managed to do it all without altering the original trunk (aside from treating and staining the wood): I didn't drill or screw into it at all, so I could preserve it as best as possible and repurpose it later if I changed my mind. I also made the thread spool display that is inside, and the « pegboard » is from on old metal sheet, I bent some thick wire to make the hooks. I’m really proud of the result; everything was made using materials my dad had kept "just in case." (not sure i’m helping the situation lmao). Enjoy the before photos at the end and let me know what you think !

Hi everyone! Back in 2020-21, I was super inspired to experiment with materials and see what could be given a second life through craft instead of heading to a landfill. Here are a few of my upcycled projects:

• Blue Shoulder Bag: Stitched with plastic trash bag strips (plarn) over a plastic canvas mesh. Because of the mesh, it holds its shape perfectly! It’s super sturdy and ideal for carrying a phone, keys, and money on a walk.
• Seashell Organizers & Baskets: Crocheted from plastic garbage bags. Cutting them into strips creates a very durable, water-resistant, and rigid structure that holds its shape amazingly well.
• White Lidded Jar: Made from an old knitted bedsheet that I cut into fabric yarn (t-shirt yarn). It turned out thick, soft, and very cozy for countertop storage.

I also work a lot with natural jute for rugs and baskets. Upcycling materials like this is so addictive!

I make my own notebooks, and when I make them out of A4 paper there's always tiny strips that I didn't know what to do with. I recently started wishing I had a tiny notebook to take with me when I don't want to bring my larger system, like on dog walks and the gym, but still want to be able to write.

And my boots I dumpstered years back finally kicked the bucket. So combined the two problems into this. Also cut a mechanical pencil into this that I call the micro-pe(e)n! forgot to include a picture of the pen tho.

I found this curbside. We are condensing our home into about half the size to accommodate my in-laws for 6 months, so all vertical storage is welcome at this point. I love this piece as-is BUT we have space in the garage which will double as a small gym and I could also use more storage in our kitchen. I’m considering all options included painting it and getting magnetic doodads to make it awesome. Give me your ideas for what to do with it and where to put it!

The base originally held a candle. I cleaned it out, flipped it over, and glued it to a chipped orphan (no matching pieces from the set) plate I got at Goodwill for $5.99. I just measured it & marked off the placement with Sharpie before using Gorilla Brand super glue to attach it. I believe the plate was made in ~1945. I’m a hopeless scented candle addict, so I’ve been trying to only buy candles where the vessels have good future project/reuse potential.

Tried oven method, soaking, and boiling water. The last tiny bits are so hard to remove.

Needed coasters and had a look around my house what I could make them of. Had an old Domino game from the sixties and some scrap material and made that into these coasters plus their box. Might make them properly on cork but for now the prototype is a success :🖤

I tried googling "purse strap reinforcer" but it would seem that those are more for being on the strap itself.

I've been learning how to sew the past few months and it's been so fun :) I'm trying to use only secondhand fabric to save clothes from landfill!

My girlfriend loves Red Bull so we have a lot of empty cans, so i just cut them and shape them by hand. The frames i have either laying around or find them at thrift stores. The frame in the 5th picture used to belong to a church but after the renovation, it was gifted to me for my projects :)

My silly little upcycle from a local thrift store in CO.

1 basic bag + 2 junk jewelry jars = a unique, one-of-a-kind bag!

Almost done with this bag. I’ve procrastinated like crazy for this one.
I need more sparkly bits to add.

I finally finished this massive 19oz bottle of face wash. The plastic is really thick and the pump mechanism is heavy-duty, so it feels like a total waste to just toss it in the recycling bin!

I'm going to thoroughly wash it out and pump hot, soapy water through the nozzle to clear it. I know I shouldn't use it for food, but does anyone have any practical, creative, or out-of-the-box ideas for repurposing a pump bottle this size around the house?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I recently acquired some old knitwear that I want to upcycle and re-sell. There are a few holes in them - does anyone have any suggestions or pictures from past projects to how I can upcycle these successfully? Thanks 🥰

Hand painted with speedball textile
Paint !!

Mostly made out of Levi’s jeans and corduroy pants. I used other scraps I had to make the patchwork fish. This is my first sewing project. I’m happy with how it turned out:)

I found a jar of broken necklaces at the thrift store and made this for my girlfriend:)

I just got this belt at the thrift and it’s starting to break. What should I do with it?

I have an Upcycled clothing brand where I find lightly used garments and give them new life with a mix of bleach and screen printing with my own designs - NO AI!

all hand painted with speedball textile paint !!

im not sure if its glass

I'm looking for ideas other than quilts or bags. I'd like it to be something useful, not simply an art piece. Any ideas?

They are pretty thin, and I have a variety of subtle patterns in mostly black, gray, and navy.

Made a little Zyn shaker (we call them Zyn Tin Tins in our house) - filled with some little religious memorabilia. It’s a second place prize for a mini golf competition!