Looking for some easy recycle projects for kids and adults? Sharing some easy upcycle crafts for you to try!
Upcycling/recycling/reusing…whatever you call it, taking something you’d otherwise discard and turning it into a treasure is definitely tres chic right now.
I do it every time I create a dessert pedestal for my Etsy shop, and I’m always looking for fun, new ways to upcycle things I already own.
Here are 25+ of my favorite ideas/tutorials for turning your trash into treasure!
Recycle Projects
Recycle Projects and Crafts for Kids and Adults
Looking for some easy recycle projects for kids and adults?
Sharing some easy upcycle crafts for you to try!
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts {Easy Craft Ideas with Toilet Paper Rolls}
Looking to craft with toilet paper rolls?
In this post, I’m sharing 15+ easy toilet paper roll craft ideas for you!
They're the perfect recycle project, with ideas for both kids and adults.
Turn those old jeans into an adorable tote. Learn how to make a tote bag out of old blue jeans in this post from Happiest Camper.
Turn that t shirt with a hole in it into several new headbands!
I show you how to make this adorable braided headband in our step by step tutorial...
Give old drink containers a new use with Mod Podge!
This easy tutorial is perfect for any old plastic containers you are looking to repurpose.
Don’t throw away your used beer bottles!
Instead, make this centerpiece from Craftsy Hacks!
These upcycled tin cans are super cat! Turn your cans into something beautiful!
Use empty plastic water bottles to make a recycled sun catcher!
This is the perfect warm-weather craft for kids and adults!
Farmhouse inspired vases made out of old pasta jars/pickle jars and simple white paint.
Find out how to make beautiful recycled art plastic butterflies with old milk jugs!
Transform your favorite, old sweater into cool fingerless gloves. Super easy project with minimal sewing required.
Adorable fountain and planter made from an old galvanized washtub and vintage water pump.
How to Make a Shopping Bag from a T-Shirt (no sewing required!)
Have old tshirts lying around (don't we all?)
Learn how to make shopping bags out of them with this tutorial from Creative Green Living....
In this easy tutorial, I show you how to upcycle vintage wire lampshade frames into gorgeous industrial style plant stands that will look fab in any interior.
Turn an old pair of jeans into a super cute skirt - even if the knees are blown out! Get the DIY skirt tutorial here....
How to make cool looking bow ties out of an old pair of jeans. There are two designs to choose from and they don't require sewing.
Upcycle old tin cans and repurpose old Christmas cards to make some fun unique ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Cute and easy-to-make birdhouse made from upcycled butter dishes.
Give an old vase a cute fall look with the help of an old sweater.
Have an old phone case you'd like to gussy up?
Then head here and find some fun and easy phone case painting ideas!
This DIY plastic bag holder is an easy and quick home organization hack! You can do this in 10 minutes! Best of all, if you have a plastic container of wipes around your home, this will cost you virtually nothing.
Thanks so much for reading all about our Recycle Projects and Crafts for Kids and Adults.
Have a great day!
Tsuki aka LittleGrayFox
Tuesday 1st of May 2012
Great ideas! I love the colander lamps :) Thank you for featuring my painted vases!
-Tsuki
Mel
Wednesday 18th of April 2012
I love your blog so much. Thanks for keeping me inspired!
Jillian {Her Split Ends}
Wednesday 18th of April 2012
Just stumbled upon your blog and so loving it!! These up cycled pieces are so fantastic!! thanks for the inspiration.
Cheers ~ Jillian www.hersplitends.com
burlap+blue
Thursday 19th of April 2012
So glad you stopped by, Jillian! You have a fabulous blog, too!!:) I think you can easily find the clip on curtain rings at Target or Walmart!! xoxo