Repurposing and Upcycling - so much fun

Don't throw away those scratched CDs, old board game pieces, or that outdated television cabinet.
Repurpose them!

Clever uses for old CDs - clock faces and alphabet banners.

Wrought iron bed frames make charming garden fencing:

Turn an old soda crate into a spice rack:

Nine Red

A small coffee table turned upside-down

and painted makes a darling doggie bed.

Lucy Designs

A cracked chocolate pot and demitasse cups were

transformed into a beautiful chandelier lamp:

Shabby Fufu

An old Singer sewing machine stand and 

a drawer make an attractive plant stand:

Casa Decorada

Turn vintage washboards into a table:

Maluuk Konen

Damaged and dented silverplated

coffee pots make elegant birdhouses:

Wallace Gardens

An unused round table top makes a captivating French clock.

Igor is so proud of his new throne

(that was a dated television cabinet!):

by Igor

Create uplifting garden signs with everyday pieces of junk:

Rustic Glory

Never underestimate the many uses of drawers.  They make great organizers:

Who knew that a tennis racket press would make a charming plate rack?

   Keep an eye open at yard sales and flea markets for vintage muffler clamps.
   They make great photo stands:

 

Old game pieces or small toys lying around?  Turn them into magnets!

Mamie Jane's

A rusty colander and a vintage oven toaster make a quaint, charming lamp:

P Pebble

Remember - reuse, recycle, reward!