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Wine Crate Treasure Boxes

Treasure Boxes from Wine CratesI noticed my neighbor regularly discarding wooden wine crates in the alley. On one of my evening walks with my dogs, I dragged one of the crates home, and the rest is history.

 

Plastic Jug Masks

Making Plastic Jug MasksThis page is about making plastic jug masks. Frugal fun masks can be made by with recycled plastic jugs.

 

Bleach Bottle Piggybank

Bleach Bottle PiggyUse a regular bleach bottle, rinse it out with water and baking soda (takes the bleach smell away). Let dry. Paint with acrylic pink paint and let dry. Paint your spots on with either black or brown acrylic paint and let dry for about and hour.

 

The completed basket.

Woven T-shirt Yarn BasketWith my leftover t-shirt yarn from another project, I made this basket to hold mail. It is nice and sturdy made from the yarn.

 

The completed spice container with the top lid open.

Recycled Spice Shakers for CampingRecycled spice shakers.

 

The completed zipper bag.

Case From a Shampoo BottleRecycling and reusing plastic bottles is a great way to minimize environmental impact and save money. Make this case from a shampoo bottle to house pens and craft supplies. Impress and interest people around you with your sustainable efforts.

 

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Jewelry Stand - looking down at an angle on the completed jewelry stand

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Jewelry StandThis a super cute and thrifty jewelry stand you can make out of some plastic bottles and a few pieces of hardware. I used it to fill up with the jewelry I wear most often, and separated them by colour using the different tiers: silver on top, then gold, then colour pieces. I love this stand!

 

DIY Mail Box from a Kleenex Hand Towel Box  - finished box

DIY Mail Box from a Kleenex Hand Towel BoxIf you purchase Kleenex hand towels, you can transform the box into a mail box. I actually bought these Kleenex hand towels last year for 90% off at Target after Christmas.

 

Making a Bag from a T-shirt - finished bag

Making a Bag from a T-shirtThere are many styles of bags you can make from old shirts. I like to make bags out of t-shirts that I treasure, but cannot wear anymore. This is a simple one I made from a band tee. It's got an easy-to-create drawstring closure. It's great for things like laundry, shopping, and storage.

 

Plastic Bottle Neck Ring Pieces Dish - keys in the bottom of the dish

Plastic Bottle Neck Ring Pieces DishThis is a cute little decorative dish you can make out of the plastic neck rings from bottles. I put mine by the front door for my keys. You can also build it higher with more bottles and make it a full on bowl. This is a fun and simple craft!

 

Recycled Magnetic Cylinder

Recycled Magnetic CylinderThis magnetic cylinder craft is made from a Pringles can. Check out the last photo, it is the comparison of the one I used as an example and the actual ad for two of these on line with a cost of 8.99. You are making out of something you were going to recycle. ''

 

Upcycled Cracker Box for Storing Craft Supplies - finished, but empty box with ribbon box

Upcycled Cracker Box for Storing Craft SuppliesThis is a charming little box, made out of part of a cracker box. The designs on this box are various colors of paper, glued on all four sides. Twine adds a cute touch, along with a big bow. I am using this one to store craft supplies and paper scraps.

 

Recycled Animal Face Pencil Case - bottle with pencils inside

Recycled Animal Face Pencil CaseHere's one simple project that I taught my child which can be a good help to develop his creativity, imagination, and organizing skills.

 

Camouflage Your Trashcan - small trash can on rattan shelf

Camouflage Your TrashcanSleeping in the living room has it's perks. The dark side of that is I like things to look nice should someone show up to visit and for me, too.

 

Recycled Butter Boxes Used as Pencil Holders - boxes with pens, pencils, scissors, and more inside

Recycled Butter Boxes Used as Pencil HoldersI take the cardboard boxes that hold the 4 sticks of butter and turn them into useful and pretty pencil and graft supply holders.

 

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Travel Fund - Airplane Piggy Bank - finished bank

Travel Fund Airplane Piggy BankDo you have an empty vitamin bottle? Don't toss it out! You can upcycle your vitamin bottle into a piggy bank.

 

Medicine Bottle Bamboo Vase - vase with a bamboo stalk and several stalks taped to the back

Medicine Bottle Bamboo VaseMy dad saves all his medicine bottles in a big bag, just waiting to make new use of them. He is, after all, the one who taught me to be a thrifty upcycler. Here, I've made him a bamboo vase from 4 of his bottles.

 

Tin Can Unicorn Planter - flower filled can outside

Tin Can Unicorn PlanterThis is a cute project using an old tin can and a cardboard tube from a roll of toilet paper. A bit of paint and glue will transform your junk into a mystical creature, carrying your pretty flowers. You can also use this as a pencil or makeup brush holder!

 

Taking Food Cans And Making Functional Pieces - can filled with fabric flowers

Taking Food Cans And Making Functional PiecesHere is a way to upcycle those food cans/containers into functional and decorative pieces.

 

Upcycled Water Jug Gift Basket - finished and filled basket

Upcycled Water Jug Gift BasketDon't have a gift basket? You can make one with an empty gallon jug and with items you may have around your home if you shop online!

 

Recycled Ice Cream Box into Giftbox

Recycled Ice Cream Box into GiftboxIt's summer time which means our freezers probably have some ice cream. If you do, save your ice cream packaging to reuse as gift boxes!

 

Piggy Bank with Money Separator - finished piggy bank

Piggy Bank with Money SeparatorTeach kids to be thrifty and save their extra coins or paper bills by making their own piggy bank. To expand their interest in this matter, add some creativity to it so that they will be more excited to save.

 

Floating Necktie Organizer - bouquet version

Floating Necktie OrganizerUpcycle your plastic bottles to make this virtually free gift for Father's Day. This is a thrifty way to organize your neckties using empty water bottle halves. You cannot see the water bottles, making a floating illusion.

 

Newspaper Pen Organizer - pens, pencils, glue, and marker in organizer

Newspaper Pen OrganizerI had nothing to do with an old newspaper insert so I decided to create a simple pen organizer out of it. It will take a little longer rolling the paper, but it's actually fun to do.

 

Upcycled Business Card Holder from Gum Packaging

Upcycled Business Card Holder from Gum PackagingMake a business card holder from an empty gum package. It will hold business cards perfectly! This card holder is slim and fits nicely in your purse, backpack, or even your pocket.

 

Coupon Organizer - closed finished box tops and front view

Coupon Organizer Made from a Tissue BoxEasily repurpose an empty tissue box into a coupon, receipt, or recipe card organizer. This could also be a bigger trinket box. It is very easy to make and personalize for you with items you have already at home!

 

Trinket Box - lid leaning against the finished box

Trinket BoxHere is an upcycled trinket box made with an empty packaging tape roll. The packaging tape roll is very sturdy and makes a great circular shape. You can design this as a trinket box, jewelry box, or a handmade circular box to gift something inside - the possibilities are endless.

 

Cardboard Tube Pencil Organizer - finished holder

Cardboard Tube Pencil OrganizerI love this pen and pencil organizer. It's so cute, and it's simply made from the cardboard centers of toilet paper, held together by glue. I spray painted the outside to give it an eye-catching shine.

 

Upcycled Vase from Pepper Grinder

Upcycled Vase from Pepper GrinderLast time I had a hard time unscrewing the glass grinder so I tossed it out. This time, I was determined to open it because I knew this will make a nice up-cycled vase project and it was really easy to twist off.

 

DIY Coin Holder

DIY Coin HolderIf you are like me and have a ton of change then you definitely need this! Coins add up fast and those little piggy banks don't hold enough. So I created my own coin bank using a Tide Pods container. It's super sturdy and holds lots and lots of coins!

 

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Candy Box Into Treasured Keepsake - view of finished box

Candy Box Into Treasured KeepsakeOften during special occasions and holidays we get rich, chocolatey, flavorful boxes of chocolates. The boxes are often tossed! Here is how to upcycle a favorite gift that keeps on giving.

 

Yarn Wrapped Bottle Vase

Yarn Wrapped Bottle VaseRecycle old bottles of all shapes and sizes into colorful vases, by wrapping them with yarn. This is a page about making a yarn wrapped bottle vase.

 

Finished Tin Can Frog

Tin Can Frog ContainerLearn how to make this recycled tin can craft in this step by step tin can frog container guide.

 

Decorate Food Cans For Office/ or Craft Storage - can decorated with scrapbook paper and wide ribbon holding pencils and a note half on with a clip

Decorate Food Cans For Office or Craft StorageThis project is super easy! With recycled cans, craft paper, fabric, and ribbon you can create something decorative and functional for your home, office, and craft room.

 

Some Easter eggs made from

Making Egg Carton Easter EggsLooking for a way to remove the plastic from Easter? There Easter eggs reuse cardboard egg carton cups to make little plastic-free Easter egg treat containers.

 

A pencil pot decorated with gems and buttons.

Making a Button and Jewel Pencil HolderUse buttons and broken costume jewelry to decorate a pencil holder for your desk. This is a page about making a button and jewel pencil holder.

 

finished tote made from a dog food bag

Making a Tote Bag from a Dog Food BagThis is a page about making a tote bag from a dog food bag. Use the woven fabric from bulk pet food to make sturdy totes.

 

Plastic Bottle Starburst Vase

Making a Plastic Pop Bottle VaseWith a bit of creative cutting and folding you can transform a plastic bottle into a beautiful vase. This is a page about making a plastic bottle vase.

 

Recycled Jewelry Keepsake Box

Making a Recycled Jewelry BoxThis is a page about making a recycled jewelry box. A recycled box such as a candy box can be transformed into a pretty jewelry box.

 

Recycled Plastic Container Jewelry Keeper

Recycled Plastic Container Jewelry KeeperI used an expired papaya cream container. I threw away the contents and washed the plastic container. Then I found an empty pressed powder container with a mirror. I took it out and here's what I have made out of it.

 

tote bag with handles remade into a trash can

Converting a Tote Bag into a Trash CanI found a damaged tote bag that was dumped in the stock room. Some parts were damaged where the handles are attached. The inner parts were also torn, so I just thought of turning it into a trash bag.

 

Lego Pen Stand

Lego Pen StandThis project converts old jars into cute little Lego penstands! It's easy to make and looks cute around the house.

 

Popsicle Stick Office Tools Organizer

Popsicle Stick Office Tools OrganizerPopsicle sticks are not just for Popsicles or paddle pop ice cream. They can be made into bracelets, key chains, and even a pen and office supplies organizer.

 

pink shabby chic painted storage box

Shabby Chic Upcycled BoxThis cute little box was a great thrifty find for $2.99. This was an item I knew I could upcycle into a shabby chic piece to hold items.

 

gold gift box

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Gift BoxWith a little cutting and folding, you can turn your plastic bottles into cute containers. Add a bit of paint and embellishments and you'll have an adorable gift box.

 

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bottle and 4 glasses

Making Recycled Perrier Bottle GlassesThe beautiful jade green of Perrier bottles makes them a great choice for making drinking glasses. This is a page about making recycled Perrier bottle glasses.

 

Recycled Jewelry Keepsake Box

Recycled Jewelry Keepsake BoxTaking your recycled candy box to the next level, a Treasure Trinket Box! This project is very simple. A Whitman's candy box works best.

 

Plastic Bottle Top Container

Plastic Bottle Top ContainerI love making these containers. I store everything in them, big and small, depending on the size of the bottles and caps I use. You can just stick them in your pocket or drop them in your purse and feel safe knowing the contents of the container won't fall out.

 

rings filling the box display

Chocolate Box Jewelry DisplayDon't throw away your empty chocolate boxes. With a little fabric and glue, you can upcycle them into really cute jewelry displays. I even used a piece of a skirt that I never wore anymore, so this is practically free.

 

completed case

iPad/Tablet Vinyl Record CaseHere is a way to recycle a vinyl record by melting and turning it into a holding display case for your iPad or tablet. You can also use it for magazines or mail.

 

finished pen holder

Soup Can as Pen HolderI made a crocheted cover for a can to keep some pens on the lazy Susan for my roommate. It occurred to me that pens could be stored on the outside and something else could be on the inside. My first thought was flowers and as it turned out, they were pens, too!

 

snacks in container

Mason Jar Snack ContainerThis reusable snack container is a great way to recycle part of your next juice carton. It would also be a great way to store small items such as beads.

 

Picnic basket used to hold art supplies.

Homemade Craft BasketThis is just a simple suggestion for anyone who creates crafts or does art projects. Materials add up quickly and can get scattered about!

 

Pickle Jar Candy Jars

Pickle Jar Candy JarsThis page is about pickle jar candy jars. This is a creative way to recycle pickle jars.

 

Finished Tin Can Frog

Tin Can Frog ContainerThis big mouthed little frog is a great place to store your eyeglasses, iPod, or phone. It is a fun craft for kids to make or as a silly gift for a friend. He is sure to make you smile wherever he is.

 

Zippered Bottle Container

Zippered Plastic Bottle ContainerTurn two pop bottles into a zippered container.

 

Recycled Paper Pot

Recycled Paper ContainersThis is a page about recycled paper containers. Think green and recycle your junk mail and magazines into colorful paper containers.

 

finished project

Denim Tuna Can Change HolderThis is a handy item to use for spare change, car keys, misc. items.

 

A basket made from milk cartons.

Milk Carton BasketThis is a cute little recycled basket made from a milk or juice paper carton.

 

Handmade Gift Box 1

Recycled Gift BoxesWhen you open up a gift, for any occasion, save the box. When you open up a box of food, save the box. You can cut them in half and these boxes can be turned into the most charming little gift boxes for children to give gifts in, or even adults!

 

paper covered boxes made into three drawer bureau

Greeting Card Box BureauWant something different that will have people thinking you are so clever or you have lost your mind, one of the two. Try making a miniature bureau from empty greeting card boxes.

 

decorated storage box

Decorated Storage BoxesRecycle all types of boxes to make pretty storage boxes for your crafts, keepsakes and precious memories.

 

folded fabric decorated tin

Recycled Quilted TinThis is a "keeper" for miscellaneous items made from an old candy tin. A fruitcake tin or cookie tin can also be used.

 

Fabric Covered Container

Fabric Covered ContainerA nice addition to match any decor and a great way to save that change. Any size container would work of course, mine happened to be a empty plastic peanut container when the idea hit me. I had a scrap of vintage, Victorian drapery material leftover that I used.

 

Recycled Gift Bottles

Recycled Gift BottlesSuper quick and cute way to recycle those cool shaped Frappuccino bottles.

 

Recycled Halloween Treat Cup

Recycled Halloween Treat CupA cute recycled crochet treat cup for Halloween that measures 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall with 9 inch handle strap.

 

Pringles Can Pencil Tote

Drink Mix Container of Pringles Can Pencil ToteA nifty storage container made from an empty drink mix container. A great way for kids to carry or store pencils, pens or markers. Also a neat idea for storing craft supplies, small toys, sewing accessories, crochet hooks, etc.

 

Painted Bottles

Painted BottlesWith the holidays coming up, many people will be celebrating with wine and champagne. Or, if you're like me, sparkling cider. Save those bottles.

 

A piggy bank made from a recycled jar decorated with baseball motifs.

All-Star Savings BankPaint wooden stars yellow and set aside to dry. Place lid on white foam and use a pencil to trace a circle. Cut out circle. Using red felt tip pen, draw the "seams" of a baseball on each side. Glue craft stick to the front of jar as the "bat."

 

Finished basket decorated and filled with Easter candy.

Paper Bag BasketsDo you need a quick basket for just about anything?

 

Raggedy Andy pencil holder.

Raggedy Andy Pencil HolderSpray the can with the flesh color paint. Let dry. Add features to face with Sharpies, using picture as a guide. Start eyes about 1-1/2 inches from top of can and leave room for the bow tie at the base.

 

A before and after of a decorated cookie tin.

Recycled Cookie TinHave you ever been to a yard sale or thrift store and seen a great tin and you knew it would be just the right size to fit that special present, but the tin was decorated with advertising.

 

Decoupaged bleach bottles - two piggies.

Decoupaged Bleach Bottle PiggiesThis is my second year of homeschooling and I wanted to show the girls how to decoupage. After several hours of thinking of what they could do that would be fun as well as useful, I went into my laundry room. And there atop of my washer sat an empty bleach bottle.

 

Yarn Tote made from Pretzel Container

Recycled Yarn ToteI made a yarn tote from an empty container of pretzel mix, you can too. I bought the full container for $3.00 and knew just what I would use it for.

 

Three upcycled containers.

Creative Storage ContainersEasy ways to create attractive storage from "cast-offs" from your house or those you pick up at garage sales. This was an old wicker lunchbox and is now my sewing basket. Spray painted pink, then craft painted on the flowers by just dabbing the brush on the basket to make circle-flowers and leaves

 

Cow bank from mayonnaise jar.

Moo-La BankFor those looking for crafts from glass jars, this is a bank to store your "MooLa" in. Made from mayonnaise jars, you may use either the pint or the quart size.

 

A decorative bucket made from juice bottles.

Bucket from an Empty Juice BottleAs the mother of a toddler, I have 8 million empty apple juice bottles lying around. So instead of tossing them, I decided to recycle them. This particular bucket was made by cutting the top off the apple juice bottle with an X-Acto knife.

 

Crocheted Bags Out Of VHS Tapes

Crocheted Bags Out Of VHS TapesI want to suggest the craft tip of recycling those old VHS tapes and plastic bags. I have a website that I have crafted evening bags and purses out of these recycled materials by crocheting. I have free patterns and instructions available.

 

Finished CapriSun lunch bag

Juice Pouch Lunch BagThis lunch bag is easy to make and durable. It makes great use of Kool-Jammer or Capri Sun pouches.

 

A holder made from a can and a sock.

Sock Can HolderIf you are like my family, then you would have a lot of "orphan" socks (one of the pieces got lost or something). Or you may have a collection of worn-out socks (specially on the sole and toe areas). You are saving them for something you could use it for in the future.

 

A piggy bank made from credit cards.

Credit Card "Piggy Bank"The other way we can use those sample credit cards is to make a "piggy bank" to teach your kid that an alternative to credit cards is to save up before spending.

 

Small drawers made from cardboard.

Cardboard Do-Dad DrawersNo place to store all that costume jewelry used in dress ups? Need a space to put that sticker collection? How about a someplace to store crayons and other art supplies? This cute set of drawers will fit the bill no matter what you want to store!

 

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