Popsugar Living Sustainability Cool Upcycling Projects 200+ Upcycling Ideas That Will Blow Your Mind 18 August 2018 by Tara Block As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you're the type of person who hates to throw anything away, then turn your unwanted items into gorgeous DIY projects. After all, one person's rubbish is another's treasure, right? Get inspired by these DIY ideas for ordinary household objects. — Additional reporting by Emily Co 1 Plastic Spoon Chrysanthemum Mirror A post shared by Ashley Spearman💕 (@thehandyhomegirl) on Oct 25, 2016 at 10:23am PDT Break up plastic spoons and stick them on a cardboard wreath form you can get from a crafts store. Paint them with a colour you like, and stick a mirror in the centre. Find more detailed instructions here. 2 Mason Jar Chandelier With a bit of work, you can make chandeliers out of mason jars. For an easier DIY route, use candles instead of electrical lighting. Buy this mason jar chandelier on Etsy. 3 Coffee Grounds Candle Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Use old coffee grounds and the ends of old candles to create this awesome coffee candle. 4 Spray-Painted Plastic Containers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Instead of tossing it in the recycling, give a plastic container a quick refresh and upcycle it into smart kitchen storage. 5 Denim Baskets Create baskets out of old denim for both decorative and practical purposes — store items in the baskets for a more organised home. They look so much better than plastic baskets and will look like part of your home's decor. Buy these denim baskets ($18 for two) on Etsy. denim baskets $18 from etsy.com Buy Now 6 Cork Planters Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Hollow out corks to make cute planters. Get the DIY for these succulent wine corks here — they're even magnets! 7 Book Ereader Covers Use the cover of an old book to create a cover for your ereader. It's perfect for the nostalgic bookworm who made the transition from paper to digital. Buy this Nancy Drew tablet cover ($30) on Etsy. Nancy Drew tablet cover $30 from etsy.com Buy Now 8 Wine Bottle Pendant Light Transform a wine bottle into a pendant light with this simple DIY. Buy this wine bottle pendant light ($43) on Etsy. wine bottle pendant light $43 from etsy.com Buy Now 9 Rope-Covered Can Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Save your cans from the recycling bin and upcycle them into rope-covered cans that look awesome holding all your pencils and pens. Get the DIY here. 10 Hidden Piggy Bank Books Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Hollow out one of your old books to hide your cash and other valuables. No one will ever guess your secret hiding place! Get the DIY here. 11 Denim Bookmarks Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff We seriously heart these bookmarks made from old denim. 12 Paper Beads Roll up your calendar, newspaper, or magazine pages to create fun paper beads that you can string up to make necklaces and bracelets. Instructions here. Buy this newspaper bead necklace ($30) on Etsy. newspaper bead necklace $30 from etsy.com Buy Now 13 Denim Coasters Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Protect tabletops with these smart-looking coasters that insulate surfaces from the heat of your mugs. 14 Mason Jar Cup Instead of a cup, drink from a mason jar. They're really cool to serve your homemade mixed drinks in when guests come over. Buy this mason jar tumbler ($9) on Etsy. mason jar tumbler $9 from etsy.com Buy Now 15 Paper Bag Wreath Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff All you need are a few paper bags and a foam round for making this pretty Fall wreath that will look great on your front door. 16 T-Shirt Pom-Poms Make little pom-poms out of t-shirts . You can attach them to necklaces or scarves to dress them up or glue them to floral wire to mimic flowers. Buy this fabric pom-pom ($9) on Etsy. fabric pom-pom $9 from etsy.com Buy Now 17 DIY Mint-Tin Candle Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Travel with this compact candle to fill your hotel room with beautiful scents. 18 Glitter Clothespin Magnets Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Stick cute notes on your fridge with these glitter clothespin magnets. 19 Denim Rugs Turn old jeans into throw rugs and watch guests exclaim over how unique your floor mat looks. Buy this denim rug ($60) on Etsy. denim rug $60 from etsy.com Buy Now 20 Bamboo Skewer Scent Diffuser Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Take bamboo skewers and put them in a bottle filled with essential oil, rubbing alcohol, and more for a neat scent diffuser. 21 Plastic Knit Bags Turn plastic bags into yarn, or plarn, and then knit it into a bag that you can use for all purposes. Buy this purse made from recycled plastic bags ($24) on Etsy. purse made from recycled plastic bags $24 from etsy.com Buy Now 22 Map Origami Star Cut up the map into strips and fold them into origami stars. You can fill up a glass jar and give it as a gift to a friend or use them as confetti. Buy these map origami stars ($8 for 24) on Etsy. map origami stars $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 23 Book Page Tags Turn old book pages into gift tags that you can attach to presents to better personalize them. Buy these book page tags ($6) on Etsy. book page tags $6 from etsy.com Buy Now 24 Favour Boxes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Would you guess that these wedding-favour boxes used to be toilet paper tubes? Add this to your list of budget-friendly wedding ideas. 25 Plastic Bag Earrings Take snippets of plastic bags, lacquer them, and turn them into dangly earrings. Buy these plastic bag earrings ($27) on Etsy. plastic bag earrings $27 from etsy.com Buy Now 26 Wine Bottle Nightlight It's not the nightlight from your childhood, that's for sure, but these additions would make the perfect accents for an outdoor party. Hand-paint a wine bottle and fill it with stringed bulbs so that the light reflects the colour of the design; you'll also have to drill a hole in the back to connect the light to an outlet. Buy this wine bottle light ($12) on Etsy. wine bottle light $12 from etsy.com Buy Now 27 Coffee-Filter Roses Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Smell the roses with these DIY coffee-filter roses. 28 Denim Pillows Denim is such a comfortable material that it makes for a great pillow cover. Buy this denim pillow ($25) on Etsy. denim pillow $25 from etsy.com Buy Now 29 Soup Can Container Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Turn a soup can into a cute container by sticking buttons on it and adding a coat of spray paint. 30 Jewellery Earring Frame Organiser Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Frame some burlap for a unique jewellery organiser. 31 Button Bracelet Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff When your collection of old buttons starts to take over, you should repurpose them into adorable baubles that make unique gifts for all the girls in your life. Get the DIY here. 32 Denim Coffee Cup Cozies Cut up your old jeans into cozies and give them as gifts for friends. Buy this denim coffee cup cosy ($6) on Etsy. denim coffee cup cosy $6 from etsy.com Buy Now 33 T-Shirt Floor Rug Cut your t-shirt up into yarn, and then braid strips together. Once you have a long braid, coil it up, and sew it together so that it stays in that position. Buy this braided rug ($40) on Etsy. braided rug $40 from etsy.com Buy Now 34 Book Page Notebook Covers Whether you're dressing up a notebook, diary, or scrapbook, book pages will make the covers come alive. Take your favourite pages from old books and experiment by sticking them on the covers. Buy this composition notebook ($8) on Etsy. this composition notebook $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 35 Map Gift Tag or Bookmark Shape gift tags and bookmarks out of old maps and laminate them for a longer shelf life. Consider punching a hole on top and tying a string — or perhaps a piece of rope — to dress it up. Buy these map tags ($8 for 25) on Etsy. map tags $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 36 Book Furniture Create furniture pieces like lamps, side tables, or coffee tables by piling up old books. Be sure to glue the books together so you won't have to stack them up again if the pieces ever topple over. Buy this book lamp ($150) on Etsy. book lamp $150 from etsy.com Buy Now 37 Book Page Wreaths Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography Wreaths are an interesting use of book pages and would be perfect for any vintage wedding or fun party. Get the DIY here. 38 Single-Use Travel Packets Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Going on a trip, but can't lug your big bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and more along? Create these single-use travel packets from straws as a smart solution! 39 Map Confetti Buy a puncher that punches pretty shapes out of paper. Use them on maps to make cool confetti. Buy this pack of map confetti ($5 for 1,000) on Etsy. pack of map confetti $5 from etsy.com Buy Now 40 Magazine Garland Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff If you've got a stack of magazines and newspapers cluttering a corner of your home, a paper garland is the perfect project for transforming them into something really sweet. 41 Paint Chip Confetti A post shared by Ruby (@becausetheskyisblue) on Nov 18, 2016 at 12:59pm PST Punch little shapes out of paint chips to make lovely confetti for a party or wedding. 42 Plastic Bag Doormat Knit or braid the plarn into a floor mat for the perfect surface for wiping the dirt off of your shoes. Buy this plastic bag doormat ($38) on Etsy. plastic bag doormat $38 from etsy.com Buy Now 43 Cork Stamps Corks make the perfect material for stamps. You can carve them, and they will be able to absorb ink well enough for stamping. Buy these cork stamps ($20) on Etsy. cork stamps $20 from etsy.com Buy Now 44 Office-Supplies Gift Wrap Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Use office supplies for a unique gift wrap that will wow recipients. 45 Map Jewellery Create a map pendant with a cutout of your favourite spot on the map. You can paint the piece with lacquer or glue a glass gem on top to make it more durable. Buy this map necklace ($12) on Etsy. map necklace $12 from etsy.com Buy Now 46 Pill Bottle Quarter Holder Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Turn your old pill bottle into a quarter holder which you can store in your car for convenience. 47 Rice Candle Holders Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Dye and scent rice to use in pretty candle holders. 48 Plastic Bag Pot Scrubbers Crochet plastic bags into little shapes. You can use these to scrub dishes, pots, and other cookware. Buy these pot scrubbers ($7 for 2) on Etsy. pot scrubbers $7 from etsy.com Buy Now 49 Old Teacup Candles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff There's nothing sadder than when one of your favourite teacups or coffee mugs ends up with a crack or chip. But instead of tossing out your beloved drinking cup, transform it into a sweet candle. 50 Wine Bottle Centrepiece Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Such an easy DIY project, and yet, so pretty! Spruce up a wine bottle with a doily to turn it into an interesting centrepiece. 51 Zipper Bag Sew zippers together to create a bag. Buy this zipper bag ($20) on Etsy. zipper bag $20 from etsy.com Buy Now 52 Paint Chip Calendar Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Patricia Pan Use paint chips and a photo frame to create this awesome calendar that will help you stay organised. 53 Lemon-Rind Soaps Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff They might look like lemon candy, but they're actually supercute lemon soaps! Instead of throwing away lemon rinds, make these homemade soaps for brighter, softer hands. 54 Cork Coaster Piece corks together for a coaster that's perfect for any wine-lover. Slice the corks in half vertically before mounting them on the base of the coaster. Buy these wine cork coasters ($13 for 4) on Etsy. wine cork coasters $13 from etsy.com Buy Now 55 Bug-Repellant Orange Candles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Chase bugs away with this cute orange candle. 56 Bottle Cap Candles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Don't toss your bottle caps! Turn them into mini candles. 57 Paint Chip Garland A post shared by mm || milk + honey counseling🌾 (@meredith_mcdaniel) on Mar 11, 2016 at 7:13am PST Create beautiful garlands from paint chips, like this egg garland that's perfect for Easter. 58 Cork Pot Holder Let a steaming pot cool down on a cool legless trivet made from corks fused together. Buy these cork pot holders ($8) on Etsy. cork pot holders $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 59 Denim Laptop Sleeves House your laptop comfortably in your old pair of upcycled jeans. Buy this denim laptop sleeve ($28) on Etsy. denim laptop sleeve $28 from etsy.com Buy Now 60 Paint Chip Bookmarks A post shared by Jen | 25 | 🇩🇪 (@elysian.quaintrelle) on Mar 19, 2017 at 2:08pm PDT Another creative way to make paint chip bookmarks. The possibilities are endless! 61 Wine Bottle Wind Chime Liven up your garden or patio with a wind chime made from the tops of recycled wine bottles. For the doable DIY, all you have to do is string them together. Buy this wine bottle wind chime ($30) on Etsy. wine bottle wind chime $30 from etsy.com Buy Now 62 Spoon Racks Flatten and bend spoons, and then nail them onto wooden planks to make a really cool-looking spoon rack. Buy these personalized spoon racks ($90 for 2) on Etsy. personalized spoon racks $90 from etsy.com Buy Now 63 Gilded Honey Bears Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Look at this adorable family of honey bears — doesn't it remind you of the story of the three bears? Upcycle your empty honey bear bottles and turn them into your new favourite multifunctional decor pieces. 64 Plastic Pom-Poms Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Your guests won't know that these party pom-poms are made from plastic bags! 65 T-Shirt Yarn Turn your t-shirts into yarn to use for other cool DIY projects. There's a special way of cutting up your t-shirt so it becomes a continuous roll of yarn, so be sure to learn how to do it here. Buy this t-shirt yarn ($7 for 60 yards) on Etsy. t-shirt yarn $7 from etsy.com Buy Now 66 Gold Glass Jar Organisers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Instead of throwing glass jars into the recycling bin, upcycle those pasta and condiment containers into chic organisers. Here's how. 67 Map Mini Envelope Make mini envelopes out of maps to store things like favours or after-dinner mints at a wedding. You can also use them to wrap a trinket as a gift to a friend or to place under a pillow when you're playing tooth fairy. Buy these map envelopes ($6 for 10) on Etsy. map envelopes $6 from etsy.com Buy Now 68 Plastic Bag Basket Braid plastic bags together to make a basket. Get more instructions here. Buy this crocheted basket ($49) on Etsy. crocheted basket $49 from etsy.com Buy Now 69 Book Page Rings You can also make book page rings to match your necklaces. Buy this Great Gatsby book page ring ($15) on Etsy. Great Gatsby book page ring $15 from etsy.com Buy Now 70 Newspaper Bouquet Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Along with being a fun way to upcycle your favourite daily read, this DIY only costs a few dollars to make. 71 T-Shirt Headbands Tear your old t-shirt into strips and braid it into a cool headband that will look like it's store-bought. Get more instructions here. Buy one ($7) here. 72 Book Page Cards Tear out old book pages to make greeting cards. The background is suitable for all types of occasions — birthdays, graduations, and more. Buy these homemade Christmas cards ($10 for 5) on Etsy. homemade Christmas cards $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 73 Towel Travel Kit Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Turn an old towel into a travel kit for your toiletries that you can also use to wash your face with! 74 Mesh Bag Pot Scrubbers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Take the plastic produce mesh bags and turn them into efficient pot scrubbers. 75 T-Shirt Scarf Take an old t-shirt, snip it up, and turn it into a fashionable scarf. There are so many different styles to choose from — fringing, braiding, and more. Here is a list of instructions on how to make 10 different types of t-shirt scarves. Buy this recycled t-shirt scarf ($22) on Etsy. recycled t-shirt scarf $22 from etsy.com Buy Now 76 Denim Wreaths Turn your old pair of jeans into a wreath to decorate your home with. Buy this denim wreath ($59) on Etsy. denim wreath $59 from etsy.com Buy Now 77 Denim Bracelets Make denim bracelets by wrapping scraps of your old jeans around slim bangles. Buy this denim bangle ($3) on Etsy. denim bangle $3 from etsy.com Buy Now 78 Mason Jar Planters If you're looking for a planter, opt for a mason jar instead of opaque pots. It's cool to actually see the soil, and it'll give your home an earthy vibe. Buy this mason jar planter ($29) on Etsy. mason jar planter $29 from etsy.com Buy Now 79 Bottle Charging Station Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Keep your phone and wires in place with this charging station made from a plastic bottle. 80 Denim Earrings Add bits of denim to your earrings for a touch of edge. Buy these denim earrings ($14) on Etsy. denim earrings $14 from etsy.com Buy Now 81 Cheese Grater Earring Stand A post shared by Kristen (@be_upstream) on Aug 11, 2014 at 11:13am PDT Paint a cheese grater and hang your earrings on it for a fun and unusual earring stand. 82 Mason Jar Terrarium Terrariums are cheap to make, and they're a nice way to add some greenery to the home or even the office. Using a mason jar to store the plant arrangement is a nice twist on the traditional terrarium holders. Here's a guide on how to make a terrarium. But this mason jar terrarium ($59) on Etsy. mason jar terrarium $59 from etsy.com Buy Now 83 Paint Chip Matching Game A post shared by Ilona (@dishsisters_janeray) on Jul 30, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT Have a little fun with your kids with this paint chip matching game. They'll be challenged by the ombré shades. 84 Mason Jar Shakers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Don't toss that big cardboard container of salt or sugar if you're almost finished with it. Repurpose the top into a cute mason-jar seasoning shaker. This DIY project costs less than a few dollars to make and is a great way to spruce up your kitchen without investing in expensive containers. 85 Scented Sweater Satchel Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Instead of donating those old sweaters, upcycle them into adorable hand-sewn scented heart satchels. Along with being seriously cute, these little hearts can be filled with fragrant potpourri. 86 Plastic Bottle Wallet Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Use the ends of soda bottles to create this nifty wallet. 87 Denim Ottoman Rest your feet on a chic denim ottoman. Use recycled jeans to sew a simple pouf. Buy this denim ottoman ($91) on Etsy. denim ottoman $91 from etsy.com Buy Now 88 Butterfly Mason Jar Lamp Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Upcycle a mason jar into this cool butterfly moss lamp. 89 Sweater Wine Cosy Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lisette Mejia These sweater wine cozies make the perfect gifts, party favours, or hostess presents for the holiday season. Get the DIY here. 90 Map Garland Cut out cool shapes from maps and string them up to make a garland. Hang it up at a wedding or as party decor or even in your home. For those looking to make fancier garlands, you can check out these instructions on how to make origami balloon garlands. Buy this map garland ($9) on Etsy. map garland $9 from etsy.com Buy Now 91 Tie Phone Case Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Turn an old tie into an exciting new phone case. 92 Denim Wallets A denim wallet will keep your money and important cards safe. Buy this denim wallet ($24) on Etsy. denim wallet $24 from etsy.com Buy Now 93 Mason Jar Pen Holders Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Spray-paint a mason jar, and it'll be a colourful addition to your desk as a pen holder. Get the DIY here. 94 Wooden Spoon Garden Markers A post shared by Hayley Moss (@iowa_southernbelle) on Jun 14, 2017 at 1:17pm PDT Paint the ends of wooden spoons and use them as garden markers. 95 Milk Container Watering Pot A post shared by T H E F R E C K L Y B E E (@thefrecklybee) on Mar 27, 2017 at 12:41pm PDT Poke holes on the lid of a milk jug to turn it into a handy watering can. Just fill it up with water and pour away! 96 Map Lamp Buy a really cheap lamp and glue a map around the shade. Or you can even cut the map into strips and glue it onto the shade for a shaggy effect. The thinner the map, the better the light shines through, so you might want to use the nonglossy kind for this project. Buy this map lamp ($43) on Etsy. map lamp $43 from etsy.com Buy Now 97 Bottle Cap Planters Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Start saving your bottle caps for making these sweet planters, which also double as wedding favours! Here's how to make them. 98 Paper Bag Baskets Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Weave strips of paper bags together to make these cute baskets. 99 Mason Jar Flower Vase Nowhere to put your beautiful blooms? Use mason jars! You can choose to spray-paint them or cover the jar with lace or some other material, but personally, I think it's the most beautiful as a vase when it's in its original translucent form. Buy this mason jar flower vase ($8) on Etsy. mason jar flower vase $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 100 T-Shirt Pet Toys Old tees are the perfect material for pet toys. The t-shirt material is soft, so it'll be something they can sleep with. Buy these recycled t-shirt pet toys ($10) on Etsy. recycled t-shirt pet toys $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 101 Book Charging Stations Create a charging dock for your iPhone, tablet, or other gadgets with an old book. Here are instructions on how you can make your own book charging station. Buy this book charging station ($10) on Etsy. book charging station $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 102 Rose-Petal Bath Salts Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff If you had a particularly rough week, you'll want nothing more than a steaming, relaxing bath. But why use expensive store-bought bath products when you can make your own? Try this bath salt DIY using withered flowers from Mother's Day or any special occasion. 103 Map Frame Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Transform an old picture frame into something really special with the help of Mod Podge and an old atlas. Get the DIY for this cute map frame here. 104 Coffee-Filter Bowl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Used coffee filters have never looked this good. Set them aside to make this awesome catchall bowl. 105 Cinnamon Candle Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff This cinnamon-stick candle is not just for the holidays — seems like it'll be perfect all year round. 106 Greeting Card Magnets Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Use pictures and greeting cards to make magnets for your fridge. Here's a tutorial on how to make picture magnets. You can even use the numbers and create magnets with them to make your own magnetic calendar. 107 Denim Wine Carrier Given the nature of the material, denim is a good insulator, which makes it perfect as a wine bottle carrier. Buy this denim wine bag ($21) on Etsy. denim wine bag $21 from etsy.com Buy Now 108 Wine Bottle Tiki Torch You'll need some hardware (and oil and the proper flame) to pull this one off, but a tiki torch made from wine bottles is a fun way to light up your outdoor space. If all else fails, placing the right-size candle in the bottle neck will get the job done, too. Buy the hardware ($60 for 4 kits) on Etsy. hardware $60 from etsy.com Buy Now 109 Map Journal Cover a notebook with a map or create your own using paper for the pages, cardboard or cork for the covers, and a string to tie the covers together for the stem. Buy this map journal ($67) on Etsy. map journal $67 from etsy.com Buy Now 110 Book Page Terrarium Necklace Use small bits of book pages as decorative items and insert them into things like vial necklaces or even terrariums. Buy this book page terrarium pendant ($30) on Etsy. book page terrarium pendant $30 from etsy.com Buy Now 111 Denim Bibs Upcycle your jeans into bibs that are durable and machine-washable. Buy this denim bib ($12) on Etsy. denim bib $12 from etsy.com Buy Now 112 Spoon Candle Holder Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Plastic spoons left over from a party? DIY this candleholder to make good use of them. 113 Denim Bunting Banners Create a bunting (here's how) with different shades of denim for a cool-looking banner. Buy this denim bunting ($32) on Etsy. denim bunting $32 from etsy.com Buy Now 114 Floating Candle Jars Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Now that it's getting warmer, it's the perfect time to sit back on your patio and enjoy the breeze. Worried about bugs? We've got you covered. Make these floating candle jars to keep the bugs away, and enjoy the beautiful scent while you're at it. 115 Scarf Camera Strap Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff It's Summer, which means lots of travelling! Keep your camera secure and fabulous by making this chic camera strap using a scarf. 116 T-Shirt and Towel Produce Bags Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Create awesome produce bags with an old t-shirt or towel. 117 Map Tile Coasters Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Give new life to an old atlas with these upcycled map tile coasters. 118 Cork Ornaments For pieces unique to you, dress your Christmas tree up in homemade cork ornaments. Buy these cork ornaments ($7) on Etsy. cork ornaments $7 from etsy.com Buy Now 119 Wine Bottle Candle Topper Making your own candle topper is simpler than you might think: all it takes is cutting off the bottom of a used wine bottle and securing it over a tea light candle and base. Buy this wine bottle candle topper ($10) on Etsy. wine bottle candle topper $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 120 Wine Bottle Hanging Vases Hanging vases would make a great gift or addition to any room in the house. To get the look, save a few wine bottles and search for mounting brackets that fit around the bottleneck. Buy these wine bottle wall vases ($92 for 4) on Etsy. wine bottle wall vases $92 from etsy.com Buy Now 121 Cookie-Cutter Candles Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff These cookie cutters will perfectly shape your candles. 122 Glass Jar Night Light Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Stick glass beads on a glass jar and insert a battery votive to create a cute nightlight. Here's how. 123 Flower Push Pins Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Take artificial flowers and turn them into the most adorable push pins. 124 Sweater Pillow Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Cut up an old sweater and turn it into a pillow — perfect for those ugly Christmas sweaters that you never wear! 125 Paint Chip Star Mobile Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Punch out star shapes from paint chips to create this awesome mobile. 126 Plastic Bag Wreath Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Have a big collection of plastic bags hiding under your kitchen sink? Upcycle them into a seriously beautiful and unique holiday wreath that only costs just a few dollars to make. Along with creating something to celebrate the season, you're repurposing something that you'd normally trash — and you can't beat that! 127 Safety Pin Bracelet Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Emily Co You'd be surprised at how sophisticated a safety pin bracelet can look. Not only is it beautiful, but it also makes a very eco-friendly fashion statement. The beauty of the safety pin bracelet is that anyone can make it. All it takes is some common craft materials and a lot of time. Here are the instructions. 128 Wineglass Dioramas Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Turn ordinary wineglasses into extraordinary dioramas. 129 Cuff Spoon Bracelet Have a cool-looking vintage spoon? Bend and flatten it until it turns into the perfect cuff bracelet. Buy this spoon cuff ($25) on Etsy. spoon cuff $25 from etsy.com Buy Now 130 Cork Jewellery Holder Get a frame and squeeze some corks into it for a creative and shabby-chic jewellery holder. If the frame is bigger, then you can even turn it into a bulletin board. Buy this wine cork jewellery holder ($25) on Etsy. wine cork jewellery holder $25 from etsy.com Buy Now 131 Book Page Cake Toppers When you're making cake or cupcake toppers, use book pages to give them a unique look. Buy these book page cake toppers ($5 for 10) on Etsy. book page cake toppers $5 from etsy.com Buy Now 132 Denim Statement Necklaces Make statement necklaces with denim for a chic and casual piece of jewellery. Buy this denim necklace ($38) on Etsy. denim necklace $38 from etsy.com Buy Now 133 Mason Jar Lunch Box Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Use a mason jar instead of a regular lunch box, and it'll keep your lunch fresh! It's perfect for soup, salad, pasta, and more. Here are a few mason jar salads to get you started. 134 Plastic Bottle Planter Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Here's another great upcycling idea for plastic bottles: hanging planters! 135 Book Page Earrings Roll book pages tightly and cut them into beads, which you can use to create lovely earrings. Buy these book page paper bead earrings ($12) on Etsy. book page paper bead earrings $12 from etsy.com Buy Now 136 Calendar Envelopes Create cute envelopes from calendar or magazine pages to stuff with greeting cards, documents, or money. Buy these calendar envelopes ($10 for 10) on Etsy. calendar envelopes $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 137 Coffee-Filter Flowers Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff All you need are coffee filters and food colouring to create this beautiful flower decor. The pastel pink colour is perfect for any wedding, a bridal shower, or even your bedroom. 138 Paint Chip Notebooks Paint chips make adorable covers for mini notebooks. Buy these paint chip notebooks ($8) on Etsy. paint chip notebooks $8 from etsy.com Buy Now 139 Wipes Bottle Bag Container Reuse the disinfectant wipes container to store your plastic bags so you can pull them out with ease for every use. 140 Cork Pot Holder Let a steaming pot cool down on a cool legless trivet made from corks fused together. Buy this wine cork trivet ($10) on Etsy. wine cork trivet $10 from etsy.com Buy Now 141 Cork Napkin Holder Grab four corks, cut them in half, and glue them around rings to turn them into napkin holders. Buy these wine cork napkin rings ($15 for 4) on Etsy. wine cork napkin rings $15 from etsy.com Buy Now 142 Pop-Up Cleaning Wipes Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sarah Lipoff Put those old shirts to good use and DIY your own pop-up cleaning wipes. SustainabilityShoppableUpcyclingBudget TipsDIYWellnessWeekend