13 Strange Upcycles That Made Us Giggle This Week
Turn your odds and ends into awesome crafts that will make you smile.
Jean fish pillows
Make denim fish-shaped pillows with bleached scales out of old jeans and a sweater for a fun addition to your beach house, pool lounger, or edge of your couch. Get tutorial here
Polar bear hoop wreath
Bring some cheer to your decor with a cute polar bear made from a simple wooden hoop and some felt. Get tutorial here
Tin can leprechaun hats
Turn your empty cans into festive tin leprechaun hats to get in the spirit of the holiday (or just because you like leprechauns). Get tutorial here
Beachy artwork from old eyeglasses
Cover your old, defunct eyeglasses with a crack filler mixture for a sculpted look before gluing them to a beachy backdrop for a unique piece of art to add to your collection. Get tutorial here
Milk carton lampshade
Upcycle your plastic milk jugs for a flower-shaped lampshade that lets the light shine in (and out). Get tutorial here
Kitchen junk owl wind chime
Morph your old, rusty metal kitchenware into a cute owl wind chime to decorate your outdoor space. Get tutorial here
Sock drink cozies
Keep your hands nice and toasty by simply sliding a sock over your hot (or cold) drink in the winter. Get tutorial here
Orange peel lantern
Carve an orange peel and just add olive oil to make a completely eco-friendly candle for those long summer nights. Get tutorial here
Jumbo chocolate kiss container
Get crafty with the top section of a plastic bottle to create the perfect-sized container to store your chocolate. Get tutorial here
Tire dog drinker
Repurpose a tire to make a creative homemade drinking bowl that will be the envy of the rest of the dogs in your neighborhood. Get tutorial here
Tin can ornaments
Decoupage tin cans and add cork inside for a mini corkboard feel to easily pin your desired design for an instant ornament. Get tutorial here
Clay pot love bugs
Create cute, bedazzled love bugs from mini clay pots that are guaranteed to make you smile. Get tutorial here
Garden art frog prince
DIY your own garden decoration using a glass lamp globe for a round, green, fun piece of art wearing a crown. Get tutorial here
