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Cool Things To Do With Old Newspapers

CheerUp — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:30:08 +0000

We all have old newspapers or magazines hanging around..why not put them to good use and make something new with them. There are tons of things you could make and we have collected a list of the best DIY’s.

Bypass the recycling bin and get crafting.

How To Make A Sailor Hat – Perhaps the most obvious Newspaper DIY paper hats are great fun for kids (and their free).

How To Make Paper Bags – These unusual paper bags are economical, cheap and great for giving small gifts in.

How To Make Magazine Coasters – All you need for this DIY is old magazines, scissors, a paper clip and some mod podge, couldn’t be simpler.

How To Make A Confetti Magazine Bowl – These would make great colourful bowls for when entertaining.

How To Make A Newspaper Bracelet – A cute little gift for a loved one or a great craft idea for the children on a cold Sunday afternoon.

How To Newspaper Print Your Nails – This inventive tip is very cool – and really simple to achieve.

How To Make A Table From ONLY Magazines – These tables are literally made out of just magazines – that is all. All you need it 10 minutes and 6 magazines….

How To Make A Newspaper Wedding Bouquet – This would make a perfect prop for a kids dressing up game, simple, cheap and completely recyclable.

How To Make Repurposed Placemats – A fantastic DIY tip, these would brighten up a dinner table brilliantly.

How To Make Newspaper Bow Ties – These could be decorations, part of dressing up or even used as inventive gift bows.

How To Make A Mini Magazine Notebook – Everyone finds themselves making endless lists of scraps of paper, why not make a stylish mini notepad for future doodles.

How To Make A Newspaper Basket – You can keep all sorts of bit and bobs in these, they would make brilliant storage for little craft accessories.

How To Make Newspaper Leaves – These Fall decorations are very cute and can easily be made with kids.

How To Make Paper Waste Bin – This funky bin would brighten up any home office.

How To Make Paper Butterfly Art – This requires a butterfly cutter, once you get your hands one this DIY only requires time and funky magazine cut outs.

How To Make A Newspaper Advent Star – This would look so pretty if hung in the window during the festive season.

How To Make Newspaper Wall Décor – Starting with a blank canvas this DIY looks like a brilliant as a focal point and could easily get confused with a piece of bespoke art….

How To Make A Paper Heart Origami Bookmark – This is such a neat idea, and would be a great skill to keep if you ever lost or were in need of a bookmark.

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How To Recycle Old Tires

CheerUp — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:14:01 +0000

Check out these wonderful tire craft ideas below and choose one for your next DIY project!

How To Reuse and Recycle Old Belts

CheerUp — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:26:21 +0000

How To Reuse and Recycle Old Belts. There are lots of ideas for reusing them into utility, even stylish, handmade goods or interesting home decorations, rather than throwing them away. For example, recycle leather belts for beautiful decorating vases and flowerpots…So if you are a green-life lover, you should take a look this amazing collection.

Images via: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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Awesome DIY Ways To Repurpose Old Chairs

CheerUp — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:06:49 +0000

And if you can’t make something useful out of your old stuff, you can still probably make something beautiful! Haroshi, Edouard Martinet, Jane Perkins and Mr. Finch are just a few of the countless artists out there that have made ingenious use of old stuff to create beautiful works of art!

1. Create An Outdoor Bench

DIY Instructions: fourmarrsonevenus

2. Make A Storage Box

DIY Instructions: bhg

3. Create These Amazing Dog Feeders

DIY Instructions: thediyvillage

4. Make A Hall Tree

DIY Instructions: deeconstructed

5. Create A Sidewalk Chalkboard

DIY Instructions: knickoftime

6. Make A Coat Rack

DIY Instructions: faceliftfurniture

7. Make A Bathroom Shelf And Hanger

DIY Instructions: myrepurposedlife

8. Make Shoe Storage

DIY Instructions: sisterssuitcaseblog.

9. Make A Rustic Garden Shelf

DIY Instructions: pinterest

10. Make A Drink Stand

DIY Instructions: ohmy-creative

11. Create A Stunning Porch Planter

DIY Instructions: dukesandduchesses

12. Create Jewelry Storage

DIY Instructions: ninered

13. Make An Outdoor Swing

DIY Instructions: husohem

14. Make Picture Frames

DIY Instructions: allthingsthrifty

15. Make A Bird Bath

DIY Instructions: daisymaebelle

16. Make A Doggie Bed

DIY Instructions: somethin-salvaged

17. Make Unique Clothes Hangers

DIY Instructions: designboom

18. Craft Living Room Tables

DIY Instructions: homesweetnest

19. Make A Scarf Holder

DIY Instructions: eveofreduction

20. Make A Picture Display

DIY Instructions: mamiejanes

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Cool Ways to Upcycle Old Photos

CheerUp — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:10:23 +0000

1. Polaroid pop up card. Have you stumbled across an old print of you and your friends that made you laugh? Share it with them by turning it into a hilarious birthday card! When the little Polaroid camera pops up and they see the image, they’ll get a giggle out of it too. See how it’s done on Brit + Co.

2. Magnetic photo calendar

Do you have many prints or random old photos that aren’t currently being put to good use? If you have around 30 of them then you have just about everything you need to make this awesome magnetic photo calendar! Number them with a label maker and keep cue cards or strips of card stock on hand to write notes in and slide behind the pictures. Photojojo shows you how to make it.

3. Ceramic photo tiles

Brit + Co. shows you how to use old photos to make adorable, bright ceramic photo tiles. You could use these for any number of things, from simple wall decor to tiling the floor or a counter top in your kitchen!

4. Glowing house decor

Fellow Fellow suggests using old photos of buildings, beautiful venues, and historical landmarks to build 3D paper models. Next, backlight them with electric tea lights or small white string lights and let the buildings glow as though people are inside!

5. Photo transferred custom pillows

Photo transferred iron patches are an amazing tool for creating custom clothing, bedding, and other material! BHG shows you how to turn a picture into an iron patch to create a pillow featuring any image you like.

6. Polaroid charm necklace

Do you have a tiny copy of a print or picture? It sounds like it would be perfect for creating this adorable faux Polaroid picture necklace by Dot Coms For Moms! If you have more than on mini print you could even switch out the image depending on your outfit.

7. DIY canvas portrait

A Beautiful Mess reminds you that sometimes a minimalist project is the most stylish. Take a large print of an old photo and transform it into a piece of canvas wall art to make a decor piece that is simple and to the point, but with an air of nostalgia.

8. Pop art washi tape wall art

Design Sponge has the perfect solution for old pictures that speak to you more for their style than their personal value. Washi tape frames stuck down in interesting geometric shapes will turn the images into wall art instead of just a regular picture display!

9. Photo lollipops

Photojojo guides you through the steps for creating actual lollipops that contain a picture you like in the middle of the candy! Don’t worry, you don’t actually have to eat the paper.

10. Envelope liners

Paiges of Style knows that pictures are sometimes best shared rather than just hung on a wall. If you’ve found a print that you think your friend would love to see, surprise them with it by lining the envelope of their birthday card with it so they get a wave of nostalgia when they open it and pull the card out.

11. Fabric photo pockets

A Beautiful Mess shows you an awesome technique for transforming old pictures into fashion statements by making them into little pocket patches. You don’t have to put those pockets on a skirt, but it sure looks cute!

12. Glowing photo spheres

BHG shows you step by step how to copy an old printed image and transfer it onto a ceramic or glass surface in order to create a glowing candle display.

13. Memory candles

Do you love the idea of photo candle display but you’re set on using your actual personal photos rather than just scenery pictures? Inspired Ideas Mag shows you how to transfer an image onto the surface of a glass candle holder in a way that’s slightly transparent so that the picture glows from behind when you light the candle.

14. Photo pendant jewelry

Whats even better than keeping a small cut out photo in a locket? Showing the photo off outright in the middle of a shaped pendant, of course! Love The Country shows you how to make these adorable photo pendants in all different sizes.

15. Family photo bookshelf

Are you looking for a way to display large family prints in a very unique way? A Beautiful Mess suggests lining the back of a bookshelf with them! They’ll become a central piece in the space and visitors will love looking at them!

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Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Cribs

CheerUp — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:35:06 +0000

Craft Organizer. If the part where the mattress rests on looks something like this, it will make the perfect unit to organize all you crafts or sewing bits and bobs. Each beam offers a neat little space from which to have spools of ribbon, paper trays, pens, paintbrushes… you name it.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CraftyNest and MadeByMarzipan
If you love the idea of simply walking outside to pick your very own fresh-as-can-be herbs while cooking, then you could make your very own mini herb garden from an old crib. Sure, it’s a little unorthodox, but I think it’s so very charming!

Book/Magazine Rack

A magazine rack is pretty straightforward: you just need to hoist the right panel up against the wall. This book rack, however, is pretty damn creative and inventive! Hopefully it inspires you little ones to become bookworms.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DIYHomeSweetHome

Storage Bench

A solid headboard become the perfect medium from which to build a beautifully decorative bench seat. What really sets this project apart, though, (as if it isn’t incredible enough as is) is the storage box underneath. Pure genius!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Play Wagon

An old crib turned into a wagon for the kids? I don’t even know how people come up with these genius ideas! What a great idea for a picnic trip or just some playtime around the lawn or a park. A latched swinging door ensures that no little tots fall out during the fun, so your stress levels won’t be going through the roof.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Tidbits

Memo Board

A wire spring can easily be turned into a cute memo board for yourself of your growing kid’s room. The framework provides an ideal space from which to hang photos, notes or invitations; all you need it pretty it up with a nice frame and you’re good to go!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – BlueCricketDesign and TheHandMadeHome

Headboard

This is rather genius: take the crib apart and position the two end pieces at the head of you master bed so that you get a super simple headboard. Since the crib is no longer being used for its intended purpose, you can paint or decorate those pieces however you like so that they suit the style of your room.
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Fake-It-Frugal

Drying Rack

Thanks to an old crib rail and the creativity of one repurpose-loving lady, you, too, can make your very own drying rack for your laundry room. It’s clever, it’s pretty and it’s relatively easy and affordable to make. What’s not to love about it?

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Crafting/Play Station

This is the perfect project if your crib has a removable drop side. All you need to do is remove that piece and you have a table! Add a bit of chalkboard paint, some hooks and some shelves, and you have a fantastic little area for your little one to get crafty, just like you!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – ALittleLearningForTwo

Doggie Crate

Need a nice place for your pup to sleep and be kept safe? Ditch the horrible, impersonal metal crate, bring out your old crib from your basement and get to work! This crate is so beautiful; your dog is sure to love the comfort and you’ll be happy to have it in the house since it isn’t an eyesore like regular crates. I’m sure the kids will love playing in there too!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Black Board Easel

What a clever idea this is! Use the two ends of the easel to make a blackboard easel like you sometimes see outside quaint little cafes. This could be a perfect learning board for your growing tot, or, what I’d like to do is put it in the kitchen to use as a grocery list, or perhaps to display my fantastic dinner menus.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – TheRedKitchen

Day Bed

This one is super easy to make since all you really need to do is remove one side of the crib to turn it into a nice little day bed – a nice cozy little spot for reading or relaxing. You can even give it a paint job so that it better suits your child’s new room.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – NeedleworkInspiration

Jewelry Organizer

I have a ton of jewelry and keeping it all organized so that I can see everything out on display and untangled is a real challenge. No jewelry box is big enough! With the help of a few ‘S’ hooks and baskets you can hang all your adornments from the spring.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Fake-It-Frugal

Two-Kid Bench

This adorable little bench is just too perfect for the kiddies. You can set in anywhere – in the playroom, bedroom, porch or even in the garden for when they want to play outside. I’d recommend adding a few cushions for added comfort.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Plate Rack

The front and back panels with the decorative spindles make for a stunning plate rack if you just build a box around it – it’s really not as hard as it sounds. You can use it to display your best plates (you know, those ones you hardly ever actually use for their intended purpose…) or any other pretty items that you may have in mind.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – SomedayCrafts

Table

Need a new table or even a kitchen island? Tear that crib apart and use the crib legs to make this lovely little table. Since you’re only using such a small part of the crib you’ll have a lot of leftover material to make some other cool stuff on this list.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Entrance Bench

I don’t really know what to call this one. The original creator uses it in her mudroom, but since I have no need for a mudroom, I’d put this right by the entrance of my front door for much the same purpose: shoes or boots in the bottom and lovely hooks from which to hang hats, coats or bags. I just love how elaborate it all is.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – UpcycleAddict

Photo Display

After taking your crib apart, use the side piece as a backdrop from which to hang and display your treasured family photos. You can even give it a good old paint job so that it becomes even more of a striking wall feature.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – InspiredByFamilia

Bike Rack

If your family is the outdoorsy type then it may be safe to assume that you have bicycles, tricycles and scooters. Instead of simply leaning them against the wall outside or in the basement, use the old crib rail to make this handy bike rack! Thankfully, this is a nice quick and easy job!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – HereComesTheSun

Pet Gate

Need to keep your pooch away from a specific area in the house? Or maybe you need to separate your pups when dinnertime comes around so that they don’t steal each other’s’ food. Well if your dogs aren’t too big, you can create this cute little gate just from the rails of an old crib. It’s a quick project that will certainly end up cheaper than a purchased one.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MyRepurposedLife

Herb Garden

If you love the idea of simply walking outside to pick your very own fresh-as-can-be herbs while cooking, then you could make your very own mini herb garden from an old crib. Sure, it’s a little unorthodox, but I think it’s so very charming!

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CynthiaWeber

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Creative Things To Do With Old Books

CheerUp — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:59:57 +0000

You’ll be amazed at just how versatile old books can be!

Click on the links below for the full tutorial for each of these awesome DIYs…

Secret Hollowed Out Book

Turn A Book Into A Clock

Super Easy Photo Frame

DIY Purse From A Book

Faux Curled Rosewood Wreath

Beautiful Book Page Necklace

Hidden Storage Box

Lovebird Book House

Book Page Bracelet

Stunning Piled Book Lamp

Paperback Wallets

Easy iPhone Dock

How To Turn A Book Into A Kindle Cover

Phone Book Into A Pen Holder

No Ordinary Book Light

Invisible Floating Shelf

Super Simple Sewing Box

Nerdy Chic Book Clutch

Book Vase

DIY iPhone Book Cover

DIY Book Fabric

Year Round Book Page Wreath

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How To Upcycle Old Pickle Jars

CheerUp — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:12:55 +0000

These jars, while most are thrown away, can be used to make all sorts of fun crafts! From storage units, to vases, and all the way to snow globes, you won’t throw another one of these jars away again!

Apothecary Jars – You read that right! Turn a pickle jar into your very own apothecary jar! Just make sure to clean it out first.

Storage Jars – Why does sugar and flower come in a bag? We’re not quite sure either, but it’s a pain to try and get anything out of them! Turn your pickle jars into storage and stop the struggle.

Bathroom Jars – If you have smaller pickle jars, storing flour and oatmeal in them would seem counter productive. Smaller jars can be used for bathroom storage instead!

Painted Vase – A real vase can go for quite a bit of money. Don’t break the bank by making your very own vase with a pickle jar!

Money Challenge – You’re going to need a big pickle jar for this one! Use a pickle jar as a personal bank to start saving up.

Colored Jars – Maybe you want your pickle jars to stay jars– just not quite as unattractive. This great tutorial helps you tint your jars into a rustic color instead!

Twine Vase – These vases look amazing! They are the perfect addition to a country themed home.

Mod Podge Lids – If you want to repurpose your pickle jar as it looks now, but need a little more zazz, this is the perfect tutorial. Just spice up the lid for that extra kick.

Upcycled Lumineers – These are amazing! Most lumineers are just for holidays and special events, but these would look great just around the house.

Gorgeous Glass Vase – The wider the pickle jar, the better the vase. This vase tutorial can use flowers that need water in them without any paint seeping into the water!

Picture Frame – Glass jar frames are the best. What makes these even better is that they’re upcycled and super cheap!

Oil Lamps – What better way to make a long lasting oil lamp then to fill a pickle jar with oil? Make it any size you want, and light up your next cook out.

Vintage Jar Lantern – Looking for something cheap and gorgeous for an event or a wedding? Clean out those large pickle jars and put a candle and some fake flowers in them for a gorgeous runway!

Snow Globes – That’s right! No water snow globes look stunning on the window sill!

I Love You Jars – Perfect for Valentines Day, stick some candies in these super easy painted pickle jars. It makes a cute gift too!

Spray Paint Jars – Make cute decorations out of a stencil and spray paint. That’s it!

Pickle Jar Snow Man – Make him light up, or set him in the window sill. This adorable snowman decoration will come back every year!

Simple Etching – Write cute quotes on your pickle jars, or etch them for storage. No matter what you choose to repurpose it for, it can be easily labeled!

Colorful Garden Lanterns – These are super simple to make, and make the room burst with color! You’ll be so glad you tried this one out!

Silly Halloween Jars – Add some cute faces to your pickle jars this halloween. Line them on the steps or the sidewalk for the holiday!

Halloween Candy Jar – Looking for something a little more spooky? This creepy dripping pickle jar candy jar is perfect to hand out candy with!

Frosted Vase – Pickle jars are perfect for vases! This one is a striped frosted vase that looks simply gorgeous.

Moster Cookie Jar – Save a big pickle jar to give away cookies in! It’s great for a hostess gift, or for the holidays.

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Amazing Ways To Upcycle Old Doors

CheerUp — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:13:48 +0000

Hallway mantel/coat rack – A really novel way to display some of your favorite photos, this task is fairly easy to accomplish.

Country coat rack – A country twist on the coat rack, this kind of piece can draw the eye and bring style to a boring entrance to your home.

Coat rack with shelf – Combining a coat rack with shelving helps take advantage of smaller living spaces.

Full door picture collag e – This vivid piece can encapsulate a lot of your family’s history. It’s ease of instillation means it could also be a revolving display featuring a particular time in your family’s history.

Towel rack – This bathroom towel rack brings a bit of poise into a room that often lacks such things. A fairly quick project, you can have your bathroom looking better by nightfall.

Hallway message board and desk– Communication is key in any household, and this approach may help you get more across to housemates in less time. At least it will catch their eyes.

Chalkboard calendar – Talk about communication. This idea puts your week front and center, and give everyone in the house a common area to discuss future plans and events.

The coolest coffee table around – With this project, a little carpentry skill goes a long way. Think about it, though – because of the low risk of damaging something valuable, doors are the perfect medium to get your carpentry feet wet.

Farm doors – Wood from old farm houses and barns, including the doors and pulleys, is all the rage. Here are a bunch of barn door ideas that are sure to send you out on many quests for more vintage wood.

Sliding door how-to – Often coupled with the farm door theme, knowing what you’re doing when dealing with sliding doors is vital to a successful project. Follow this excellent how-to for good results.

Headboards – Old doors make great headboards, if only because they’re available and easy to experiment on.

Bold accent piece – Forget utility! Doors are great at just being…there, especially when the right colors and treatments are used.

Door clock – With the right perspective, art is everywhere. This idea takes two things not typically associated with each other – doors and clocks – and jams them together.

Replacing new with old – Replace a random new door with a savaged version to break up a boring room or hallway.

Door shelf – Turn that old door into a 3D shape. The extra dimension will come in handy.

Replacing a cabinet door with a weathered version – Something as simple as replacing a new door with an older one can set a piece off.

Garden mirror and embellishment – An old door, a mirror, and some hooks make a great combination in this multifunctional garden piece.

Door coffee table – Time for your door to get horizontal in this neat coffee table switcheroo.

Door benches – If you have enough old doors around, turn a few of them into these nifty benches, which are perfect for garden viewing.

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How To Make Something Old New Again

CheerUp — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:10:24 +0000

Sometimes we can transform the broken down into something new and surprising.

Book spine bookmark – Some book lovers may have a big problem with this project, but oftentimes older books are simply beyond repair. Give them new life with this very cool reuse.

Old book portable art studio – Again, books are for more than just reading. This project is perfect for those old textbooks no longer used to educate, but which have the required heft to make this idea a success.

Decoupaged map chair – Mixing cartography with utility, this project gives maps new life by glueing them to existing furniture.

Globe light fixture – If you have an old globe looking to be used, this light fixture will ensure the user gets a geography lesson each time he or she uses the light.

Globe light spotlight fixture – Another globe fixture, this spotlight alternative is enough to complete any space in your house looking for some intellectual style and gravitas.

Upcycled drink station – A wayward chest of draws can be transformed into this hip wall bar. It’s stealth is sure to surprise even your most aware guests.

CD jewel case art – Whom alive over the past 30 years doesn’t have a ton of those jewel CD cases packed away in storage? Put them to good use with this adjustable art installation.

Piano bar – Once your piano has outlived its usefulness, this reuse could extend its life another few decades.

Nightstand kitchen – If you have kids, don’t throw out that old nightstand! It can outfit your child’s faux kitchen in the cutest possible way.

Spice rack paint caddy – Once a spice rack starts to look dated, repurpose it in the art room! Just as it kept your spices separated, this paint caddy does a great job of separating and highlighting all the colors in the rainbow.

Reading canopy – If that old papasan chair from the 80s is still gathering dust in your basement, flip the whole thing on its head to create this cozy reading canopy.

Updating dressers – Is your dresser teetering on the verge of irrelevancy? Update it’s look quickly and easily. Simply replacing some paint and pulls can do the job!

Lego table – Make a piece of old furniture your child’s favorite with this lego-inspired redo that mixes furniture with fun!

Small Lego table – Smaller tables are good for the Lego treatment too. This project’s petite size makes it a great for pulling out when it’s time for that playdate.

Refurbish old laptop – We don’t often think of our old technology as a medium to reuse, but considering how much of the stuff we all have laying around, upcycling a laptop to use for a specific purpose – for storing recipes in the kitchen, or to handle your security system – should be on the top of the recycle list.

Nightstand desk – That old desk’s lifespan just got a whole lot longer with this cool idea to transform it into a nightstand.

Coffee table ottoman – Coffee tables go out of style in a flash. When they do, upcycle it into this ottoman piece that will spruce up a slumping living room.

Storage ottoman – If the dresser frame is beyond repair, you can still use the drawers. This approach gives you a place to store stuff in a room that often needs more storage space.

Dye a faded sofa – Don’t buy a new sofa; dye the one you have to breathe life into it.

Chair tree swing – This novel idea is perfect for nonscheduled events, like a family reunion that suddenly is at your place. All the kids get their own swing if you have enough space on a tree branch.

Vintage crib bookshelf – When you baby grows too big for the crib, turn it into this cute bookshelf for your child’s room. This will provide a link to the first pieces of furniture in your child’s life.

Crib toy chest – Speaking of cribs, here’s one converted into a cute toy box.

Old shirt produce bag – Turn that old shirt into a fashionable produce back that will not only have you looking good in the grocery store aisles, but also will cute down on your use of all those plastic grocery bags.

Old denim jeans rug – Jeans too tight or no longer en vogue? Turn them into these awesome rugs to extend its life beyond keeping you clothed.

Rag rug – These genius rag rugs are soft and eye popping. They also are great because they can easily be replaced with another. You won’t lose a wink of sleep if you have to throw one out because the new puppy isn’t yet potty trained.

Suitcase chair – Let’s finish strong with the kookiest item in the collection – a former suitcase converted into a chair. It’s easy to dismiss, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense.

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Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Garden Tools

CheerUp — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:27:28 +0000

Read through this creative list and then run to your garage and gather up your old shovels!

1. Old Shovels & Rakes with Birdhouses

Via: Wyolifestyle, www.toolsspecialist.com

2. Owl Yard Art made From Old Rake, Shovel & Horseshoe

Via: Kimbirdz

3. Garden Table Using Shovel

The shelf could hold containers full of fresh herbs. Via: Urban Gardens Web

4. Old Garden Tools as a Wall Decoration

The coolest garden clock I have ever seen! Via: My Corner of Katy

5. Garden Hose and Bundt Pans Turned into Flowers

Via: Hammers and High Heels

6. Plant Stand out of Old Shovel Heads

Via: Lushome

7. Repurposed Door Handles

Via: Houzz

8. Rusty Shovel Flower

Via: Home Talk

9. Repurposed Rake Head as Utensil Holder

It is a very practical thing to have in the kitchen. Via: Homedit

10. Woven Baskets From Old Hoses

How to: Wikihow

11. Garden Gate with Repurposed Garden Tools

Via: Recyclart

12. Make a Trellis with Old Garden Tools

Via: Dishfunctional Designs

13. A Door Mat Made from Old Hoses

Via: Mark Kintzel

14. The Shovel Lamp

How to: Project-re

15. A Garden Hose Wreath

Most favorite wreath EVER! Tutorial: Create Craft Love

16. Unique Address Sign

Sign is a painted shovel with the handle inside of a tiki light holder. Via: Home Talk

17. Repurposed Garden Tool Table and Chairs

Via: Montana Wildlife Gardener

18. “Flower” Made from Old Saws

Genius idea for displaying saws on the blank wall of garden shed. Via: Flea Market Gardening

19. Rustic Shovel Handle Display Tray

So cute and will be great to use for any season. Tutorial: Organized Clutter

20. Trowel Door Handle

What an adorable idea for a handle for your greenhouse door! Via: picasaweb.google.com

21. Repurposed Rake into a Photo Holder

It looks so pretty! How to: My Salvaged Treasures

22. Great Wall Hook Display from Vintage Hand Tools

Lovely and rustic looking. Another great project! Via: Homeroad

23. Repurposed Saw Sign

Via: Zacharysmithh

24. Turn a Shovel Handle into a Bird House

What a fabulous way to display a birdhouse.. How to: My Creative Days

25. Hoe Head Shelf on a Board

Via: Daffadowndillys

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How To Repurpose and Reuse Old Windows

CheerUp — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:31:16 +0000

1. Use Some Old Windows as a Shower Door. Image source: designsponge.com

2. An Old Window Photo Collage

What a great way to display family photos. Full Tutorial: thethriftinessmiss.com

3. Create a Gallery Collection of Old Windows

Hang window frames of various shapes, sizes, and colors to brighten up your empty wall.

Image source: apartmenttherapy.com

4. Old Window Transformed into a Unique Seating Chart

Perfect for a rustic wedding. Source: projectwedding.com

5. Jewelry Organizer

Upcycle your personal style with a vintage window repurposed as an accessories organizer.

Tutorial: brit.co

6. Hallway Storage

Hang a window with simple hooks in a busy hallway to store jackets, bags and scarves.

Tutorial: aimee-weaver.blogspot.com

7. Turn an Old Window Into a Chalkboard Meal Planner

Tutorial: acutedesigns.blogspot.com

8. Make a Lovely Headboard out of Antique Windows

Tutorial: lizmarieblog.com

9. Make an Organizer from an Old Window

Tutorial: mysocalledcraftylife.com

10. Antique Window Tray

Give your old window new life as a tray. Tutorial: eclecticallyvintage.com

11. Make a Window Coffee Table

Wooden window used as a beautiful coffee table with plenty of storage.

Source and more details: upcyclethat.com

12. A Wonderful Pot Rack for Your Kitchen

This is a super space saver that really looks wonderful and adds some old world charm to your kitchen.

Image source: handmadecraftsbyzz.blogspot.com

13. Old Window Mirror

Source and more details: lifelovesincerely.com

14. Frame Prints and Hang a Clock on Top

Source: fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.ca

15. Make a Shelf Using an Old Window Frame

Clever way to store dishes, glasses or books. Tutorial: yahoo.com

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How To Repurpose Old Wine Bottles

CheerUp — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:35:09 +0000

1. Wine Bottle Citronella Candles. Make your own citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away. (Tutorial: Hello Glow)

2. Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

Attract hummingbirds to your garden by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire. (Tutorial: My So Called Crafty Life)

3. Recycled Bottle Lamp

A wine bottle can make a gorgeous lamp base. (Tutorial: Home-Dzine)

4. Bottle Tree

Make a bottle tree to bring some color to a drab area of the yard. (Tutorial: C.R.A.F.T.)

5. Bottle Garden Edging

Use glass bottles to edge a garden bed or path. (Tutorial: Cottage in the Oaks)

6. Bottle Privacy Screen

If you need to make your outdoor area a little more private, then this great project might just be the solution for you! (Tutorial: Home in The Alice)

7. Wine Bottle Chandelier

Transform wine bottles into a gorgeous, rainbow-colored light fixture. (Tutorial: Mod Podge Rocks)

8. Wine Bottle Bookshelf

Make an interesting bookshelf using wine bottles and a few planks of wood. (More details: Flickr)

9. Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

You can build this cute bird feeder for less than $10! (Tutorial: Down Home Inspiration)

10. Wine Bottle Wall Vase

This rustic vase will add the perfect touch of charm to your wall! (Tutorial: Shanty 2 Chic)

11. Turn a Wine Bottle Into a Dish Soap Dispenser

Looks nicer than the plastic bottle from the store. (Tutorial: Two it Yourself)

12. Twine Wrapped Bottle Vases

These would make awesome centerpieces for any occasion. (Tutorial: Juggling Act Mama)

13. Use Your Bottles as Jars

Perfect for small items like M&Ms, skittles, or even rice or beans. (Tutorial: Instructables)

14. Turn Old Bottles into Picture Frames

Display your favorite photos in a a creative way by placing them in bottles. (Tutorial: DIY Network)

15. Transform Wine Bottles into Handmade Candles

Use your wine bottles to make beautiful and modern handmade candles! (Tutorial: Lovely Greens)

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How To Repurpose Vintage Tea Cups and Saucers

CheerUp — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:42:43 +0000

Regardless of whether you prefer tea, coffee, or both, though, there’s no denying how beautifully decorated some teacups can be, and as soon as I see an everyday object like that, my mind immediately starts spinning with ideas on how to repurpose it and integrate it in my home. Plus, if you have any chipped teacups that you simply can’t bear to part with, here’s your chance to make something of them!

1.) DIY No Sew Teacup Pincushion