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    Mind Blowing Uses For 11 Things You Just Throw Away

    Updated: Dec 4, 2023 by Kathy Owen
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    Are you guilty of throwing things in the garbage or recycle bin that you could easily upcycle into trendy home decor? I used to toss this stuff out but not anymore. Upcycling throwaways is a great way to save money and also show our creativity. What do you think of these unique DIY home decor ideas using things we normally throw away?

    1. Spam Cans

    upcycle spam cans into unique home decor
    Save Spam cans and plastic fruit containers to upcycle into unique plant containers or desk organizers. Make your home decor shine by using metallic spray paint.

    2. Beer and Soda Cans

    How to upcycle aluminum cans into vases

    Upcycled Cans Make Cute Vases

    Wow, these were fun to make. Use old beer cans or any aluminum cans to make fun vases. The vases in the photo above are a West Elm knock-off project where the vases were made of concrete and cost $45 per "vase."

    How To Upcycle Aluminum Cans Into Vases

    3. Plastic Water Bottles

    upcycle plastic bottles

    We drink a lot of bottled water around our house, so do we put the bottles into the recycle bin or make cute projects like these vases? We make cute home decor vases.

    Spring Decorating: Recycled Water Bottle Vases, Tacky or Classy?

    4. Coffee Cans

    Upcycled Coffee can flower vase idea

    Photo Credit: Petticoat Junktion.

    Recycled coffee cans can be used to store things in the kitchen, bathroom, or where ever. You can also paint them pretty to use as kitchen tool caddies or remote control storage.

    Upcycle A Coffee Can: Painted Vase For Spring Flowers

    5. Jeans

    how to upcycle things from your closet

    How about re-covering benches or dining room chairs with old jeans and any pretty fabric like the curtain I used in this bench upcycle?

    Upcycling Denim Jeans: How To Recover A Fabric Seat With Denim

    6. Bed Springs

    upcycle bedsprings for Christmas decor

     

    Oh my goodness! Bedsprings from antique beds are the best. Upcycle them to display Christmas ornaments, dyed Easter eggs, beach memories, and more. I made a candle holder and set it on a bed spring.

    Upcycled Lamp Parts Candle Holder | Planter | Candy Dish

    7. Garden Rake

    Succulent Plant Rake Wreath

    A garden rake head is light enough to hang on your front door as a wreath. Glue faux succulents, Spring flowers, or Fall flowers to the wreath and hang it from an old leather belt.

    Upcycled Craft: Succulent Plant Rake Wreath

    8. Compact Disc

    Quick And Easy DIY CD Wreath

    Glue compact discs together to form a wreath. Add a decorative bow and change it out with the seasons.

    Easy DIY CD Wreath

    9. Movie Reels

    movie reel diy idea

    You may have old movie reels packed away, or if not, you can usually find them at flea markets. Create all kinds of wall decor using the reels. Try wrapping sisal rope around the reels where the film strip would normally be and glue faux succulents to the middle of the reel.

    DIY Idea For Old Movie Reels | Succulent Plant Display

    10. Furniture Pulls

    make magnets using drawer pulls

    make magnets using drawer pulls

    Order magnets from Amazon or pick them up at a local craft shop. Just ensure they are a number 6 grade or above so they stick well to the refrigerator or magnet board. Use glue to adhere old drawer pulls to the magnets.

    DIY Magnets Made With Vintage Keys And Old Hardware

    11. Grill Grates

    DIY spider web made with a grill grate

    The project is super easy. I found the grill grate at the junk shop and decided it looked just like a spider web. I added clip-on spiders from Wal-Mart, and that was about it.

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    13 Upcycled Jewelry Ideas

    pin collage recycled jewelry

    Discover the joy of upcycling old jewelry into something new and unique! Learn how to create beautiful recycled jewelry projects with these easy-to-follow tutorials.

    13 Recycled Jewelry Projects

    12 Unusual Items To Upcycle Today

    Denim Upcycling Ideas, Using Old Jeans, Repurposing Jeans, Reusing Old Jeans, Upcycle Stuff. Woman seamstress cut and repair old blue jeans in sewing studio.

    Image Credit: Shutterstock.

    Keep a lookout for old pairs of jeans that might be in danger of being donated or tossed out - they are invaluable in the upcycling world.

    12 Throw Away Things To Upcycle Today

    Kathy Owen founder of Petticoat Junktion
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    Author: Kathy Owen
    Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Kathy’s newest website is HappyHomeDIY.com

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    1. Kathy Owen

      May 24, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      yes!

    2. Kathryn Marie Wasylak

      May 24, 2023 at 9:12 am

      Awesome ideas! Really got me thinking- and looking at "junk" In a new way.Great way to start my day-creativity.

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