16 Ways to Upcycle Brown Paper Bags
Paper grocery bags are often reused as lunch, trash, and recycling sacks, but there are many more creative, longer-lasting options. If you have a pile of paper bags to whittle through, here are some awesome upcycling ideas. The Best Ideas for Upcycling Brown Paper Bags 1. Hair Bow via Neat Bows For Cool Kids 2. Origami […]
15 of the Best Ways to Upcycle Old Maps
If you travel frequently, you eventually find a pile of maps sitting in a drawer or box somewhere. They can be hard to throw away, even if they’re way outdated and worn out. Instead of getting rid of them completely, you can save their beauty and nostalgic value by upcycling the map pages into something […]
13 Ways to Reuse Plastic Milk Jugs
Plastic milk jugs are so common in the U.S. that anything you make with them is basically free. They’re especially handy to use for homemade crafts and projects for kids, since they can be easily replaced if damaged. Some people even use them for their pets to make plastic hides for reptiles or disposable little […]
15 Most Creative Ideas for Using Test Tubes
At first, it might be difficult to think of using test tubes for anything but chemistry experiments. Their size and shape are perfect, though, for holding spices, party favors, or even tiny plants. They have a ‘mad scientist’ vibe, too, which can make you feel intelligent regardless of what you’re actually doing with them. The […]
12 Ways to Upcycle Vintage Cookie and Tea Tins
In most thrift stores, there’s a section for old-fashioned metal tins designed to hold cookies or tea. They’re often unique, cheap and tempting to buy, but what can you do with them afterwards? Besides storing cookies, etc., the best way to reuse an old tin is to create something entirely new with it, like one […]
12 Ways to Upcycle Old Watering Cans
Watering cans are so quaint and charming that they’re difficult to get rid of, even if a hose is faster and easier. Even if they’re old, leaky and rusted it adds to their charm instead of taking away from it. Fortunately, there are at least a dozen ways you can repurpose an abandoned yet lovable […]