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Awesome Ideas to Repurpose Chicken Feeders

CheerUp — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:18:39 +0000

Vintage chicken feeders can be very functional and you would love to add them in your home and outdoor space. Not only that, they will also look amazingly stylish and chic. For example, use them as rustic ceiling lamps for your kitchen, or as a lovely planter to decorate the garden, or as beautiful centerpiece of a holiday table.

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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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Amazing Ways to Repurpose Wooden Crates

CheerUp — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:04:40 +0000

1. Children’s toy box. At Home in Love suggests attaching four wheels and creating a cushioned top for the crate and turning it into a toy box! Lift the lid and put the toys inside, then push it out of the way or use it as a seat to read a book.

2. Crate desk

Are your crates very large? Try stacking two on each side for desk legs and then laying a steady board across the top for a table top! Make sure that the openings of the crates face outwards so you can use them as shelves for books or office supplies. Check out the full instructions on Desire to Inpsire.

3. Pillow and blanket storage

Does your home get a little colder than you always expect in the evening, but you don’t want to leave pillows and blankets thrown haphazardly across the couch all the time? Use one of your old wooden crates as blanket storage beside the couch instead! We love how this idea from Home Depot adds a slight rustic touch to the room.

4. Hanging wall shelf

Brit + Co. suggests painting the top edge of the crate a bright colour, turning it on its side, and hanging it from some rope and a strong hook to make a wall leaning decor shelf! Place a small house plant, some books, or some figurines there.

5. Stacked night stand

Have you been looking for a small beside table that suits your rustic decor but doesn’t cost you a lot of money for something that looks intentionally weathers? Well, crates give you the opportunity to just make yourself a table that’s actually weathered for real! Check out how this cute nightstand was made on Jacquelyn Clarke.

6. Square coffee table

If your crates are large, grab four of them and create this visually fantastic coffee table full of useful storage cubbies! Turn the crates on their side and line them up so the end of each one rests against the back of another. Upcycle That walks you through the process of positioning and attaching them.

7. Stacked crate book shelf

The more crates you have access to, the better! This stacked crate shelving design is pretty much only limited but how much space is available in the room you’d like to build the shelf for. We love the idea for storing books or towels in a rustic or shabby chic space. Check out how the shelves are attached firmly on Mom Prepares.

8. Mud room organizers

Have you been looking for a way to clean up and declutter your “mud room” or back entry way so that it’s a little less full of shoes and coats? Those old crates will save the day here too! We love the way A Beautiful Mess organized these crates to give some extra storage for things like boots and gardening tools.

9. Rustic planter

What could possibly look cuter on your porch holding your latest mini crop or your favourite flowers than a rustically weathered crate-turned-planter? We think this is the perfect use for crates that are just slightly too worn or old to support heavy things like you might put on a crate shelf or desk. Check out how nice this crate planter from Apartment Therapy looks!

10. Cushion topped bench

Did you like the idea of putting a cushion top on the crate toy box suggestion, but you don’t have kids who need to store their toys? Make a cushion topped crate bench instead! This works especially well if the crate you have to repurpose is very large. We love how this bench design from Pinterest looks in this front hallway. Sit there to take your shoes on and off!

11. Dessert showcase

Have you found two smaller creates right before you’re about to host a party or throw your own wedding reception? Well, put those little crates to work! Flip them on their sides and use them to display cupcakes or cake pops on the dessert table or little appetizers at the buffet! We love how Style Me Pretty used these ones.

12. Crate kitchen island

Bob Vila suggests using three big crates and a steady, flat piece of wood to create a reclaimed, shabby chic kitchen island in a big kitchen. Sure, this particular picture shows the island out on the porch, which you might also find useful, but imagine how great the extra “counter” space will be when you’re cooking dinner inside!

13. Bicycle basket

If you happen to have found the kind of wooden crate that doesn’t have strips or holes in the sides, then you’re in extra luck! These crates make for great travel baskets on the back of your bicycle and nothing will fall out the spaces between the slats like they would with other styles of wooden crate! Check out how Fieldguided attached this one firmly and safely to the back of the bike!

14. Crate mini bar

Apartment Therapy has the perfect solution for very little apartments that don’t have space for a real bar area: a miniature mini bar made from a wooden crate! Find a corner on a counter or an unused side table where the crate will fit on its side and keep all of your bottles and drink service supplies organized there.

15. Wedding favour display

Have you arranged wedding favours for your guests that are very “grab and go” goodie bag style? This is another perfect way to use old crates, especially ones that look stylishly weathered! Set the crates on a side table on top of a vintage table cloth and fill them with goodie bags that guests can grab on their way out. Check out how well these crates arranged by Dandelion and Grey contribute to the rustic feel of the wedding’s aesthetic!

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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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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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Creative Ways To Repurpose Rain Gutters

CheerUp — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:18:15 +0000

1. Repurpose Gutters into Hanging Planters. Get the instructions at pgeveryday.com

2. Rain Gutters as Cable Management Tools

End of tangled cables behind the desk. Get the instructions at lifehacker.com

3. Rain-gutter Trees

Source: gardenbytes.com

4. Rain Gutters Wall Shelves

Source and more details: homestoriesatoz.com

5. Rain Gutters as Corner Bookshelf

Full Tutorial: sunshineontheinside.blogspot.fr

6. Use Rain Gutter as Cooler Box in Patio Table

Great way to serve and chill wine at your next outdoor party! Via: thekitchn.com

7. Rain Gutter Boat Races

School Carnival Game Idea. Learn more at hcarnivalsavers.com

8. A Gutter as a Giant Trough for a Ice Cream

Perfect for your next kids party! Get the Tutorial at purplechocolathome.com

9. Rain Gutter Planter Attached to the Deck Railing

Get the Tutorial at nagle5.blogspot.com

10. Grow Your Herbs in Your Kitchen

Source: chiffons84.canalblog.com

11. Create Ribbon Storage

Found at scrapbook.com

12. Floating Candle Tablescape by using Rain Gutters

Found at sugarlaws.com

13. Use Rain Gutter as Space Saving Shoe Rack

Found at pinterest.com

14. Rain Gutter as Thread Spool Organizer

Tutorial via: ladycreate-a-lot.blogspot.com

15. Build a Self-Watering Aquaponic Rain Gutter Garden

Read the instructions here farmxchange.org

16. Use them for Garage Storage

Tutorial via: anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com

17. Fill Them with Rocks and Use as Garden Edges

Found at flufflefritz.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