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Repurposing & Upcycling

Repurposing & Upcycling

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Some of the most exciting projects on Hometalk are repurposing & upcycling projects. Hometalk members love to Hometalk about all of the ways that they repurpose and upcycle. You can find photo inspiration for repurposing & upcycling projects, or you can ask the Hometalk community for help with repurposing & upcycling. Creating stylish home décor out of repurposed & upcycled materials is good for the Earth, and good for your wallet. Share your repurposing & upcycling successes on Hometalk!



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Any ideas on how to re-purpose the top part only of this hutch?

I just got a fantastic deal on this hutch for a $100.00. I bought it really for the bottom part only. I plan on using the bottom part in our family room as a TV stand. But now I have the ...»
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Tammy Brenner Stockton, CA 14 hours ago
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    Sue Weiker 23 minutes ago
    I know someone who kept the glass, and installed a fan and vents to circulate the air for ...»
    birds. She put in smaller tree limbs, air, ferns, and other fauna and created a more natural setting and, put it on a nice looking wooden bottom. It's the neatest bird house I've ever seen as well Diane Sterling. Sounds like we have very creative friends. I love the chicken wire idea for one as well.

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Bless the Blooms

Using my Shabby Chic re-purposed crosses (http://www.hometalk.com/1144579/repurposed-shabby-chic-crosses) that I made at Easter time and an old barn door, I put together a serene, neutral ...»
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Organized Clutter International Falls, MN 56 minutes ago
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    Organized Clutter 24 minutes ago
    thanks Sue.
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Coat Hanger: Re-purposing an Old Door

Re-purposing is such a fun way to turn trash into something functional and beautiful. I used what was an old door and turned it into a coat hanger using some scrapbook paper, sand paper, ...»
Melissa Fink
Melissa Fink Fillmore, NY 2 hours ago
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    Julie @ Wife, Mother, Gar... 29 minutes ago
    I love this project!!! Fun to see you on Hometalk! Looking forward to seeing your posts here!!! :)
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  • The green bottle is what we keep our sea shells in from vacations
  • Sweet memories: husband found me the bottles, baby breathe from a flower of my daughters and the star is from a gift my mom gave me that broke :)

Collecting Old Bottles

My husband over the years has found old bottles in the woods near our home, and so we have started making us a collection with them. So today I cleaned up these four and put a little of ...»
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Trent-Tonya Sharp Franklinton, LA 18 hours ago
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    Sue Weiker 31 minutes ago
    Those look really nice Marcy. I keep specific 'odd' looking or decorative bottles as well. I ...»
    make homemade liqueurs and spiced vinegars with my fresh veggies, fruits and herbs and cap them in those pretty bottles for home and for gifts. Very nice job

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Use Mason Jars to Make Simple Outdoor Hanging Lanterns!

All you need is some wire and some jars, and you are minutes away from pretty outdoor lanterns! #repurposing #upcycling #MasonJars
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Jo-Anna Canada 3 hours ago
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A Trunk That is Tough as Nails but Also Soft on the Heels...

Add a pad to your favorite trunk to make it the perfect put-your-feet-up coffee table. For further instructions, check out http://nesthomeinteriors.com/blog/2013/6/17/...
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    Marcy 6 hours ago
    Great idea. It looks like a great place to \put up your feet like pictured here.
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Easy Steps to Making a Diaper Cake

I hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law. The first thing I needed was a centerpiece and I decided a diaper cake would be perfect. I started out with 150 size 1 diapers. I bought 3 ...»
Shanna Gilbert
Shanna Gilbert Wichita, KS 21 hours ago
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    Marcy 6 hours ago
    I love these diaper cakes! Simply adorable and useful!
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  • I am just not into decoupage. I like colour and lots of it. Hmmm.... what to do?
  • I started by painting the teapot green. Then I added some purple stripes to jazz it up.
  • A small mason jar became the vase that fit inside just perfectly. Love the flower spout, don't you?
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From Trash to Treasure, Remaking a Teapot

I love transforming thrift shop finds to something useful for the garden or home. I bought this teapot for 50 cents, how could I lose?
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Deltagardener Canada 20 hours ago
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    Marcy 6 hours ago
    So sweet! Adorable little project.
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  • Before/plain black base/plain white shade
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  • My glue gun works it's magic on the base. I actually write a design on with my hot glue gun when dry I apply a paint treatment over it.
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A Vintage Takeover for a Tired Old Lamp , Using My Hot Glue Technique!

This poor tired thriftstore 3.99 lamp got a new lease on lighting. With the help of some paint and my trusty hot glue gun technique on the base. For complete details visit me at http://mrsblackstone.blogspot.com Sweet Tea N' Salty Air

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Lisa Conforto Naples, FL 14 hours ago
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Recycle Wine Corks Into Fun Keychains

I like to save my wine corks to make into keychains to give as little gifts or stocking stuffers. I have also made one for myself to keep our boat key on. Since the wine cork floats, it makes a perfect base to hold a boat key.

Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor - Renee
Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... Brighton, MI 2 days ago
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    Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... 17 hours ago
    Karen - you can check out my blog ...»
    post link listed above to see the full instructions. It's pretty quick and easy :)

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