Crafty Upcycles Updates

This citronella torch addes a beautiful and functional addition to our deck… Continue reading

I used the blades from the fan to create the wings and a spindle from my others old deck for the body. The head was a wooden post top with copper wire for the antennas. Continue reading

What do you get with an old box and pages from a magazine? A unique, funky and fabulous woven basket! Share this:Share on Tumblr Continue reading

There are so many different uses for tin cans after they’ve done their job of projecting food. Here is just one of multiple upcycle projects you can do with used tin cans! Continue reading

I had an oversized gold Christmas plate that held a large green candle but it was pretty boring looking.  In fact, some years I didn’t even put it out.  This year I thought about sprucing it up a bit but I already had greens with pinecones and ribbons around other candle holders.  I... Continue reading

So many Halloween inspired upcycles that I can’t wait to try and make!  These boo bottles are made from empty wine and beer bottles.  Add a bit of paint and creativity and you too can have one of a kind Halloween decorations to spook up your home.  Ghosts, pumpkins and candy corn are a... Continue reading

I wanted a bit of Wonderland in my flower bed and thought this little man would be perfect to guard the roses (till he started to paint them all red!!)  He is upcycled from an old grater/slicer, an empty Pepsi can and a snippet of a wire hanger.  His face, arms, feet and spearhead was... Continue reading

After our first successful bazaar, we decided to open an online shop for our unique collection of handmade items like crocheted hats, scarfs and recycled aprons (coming soon to the shop) to our crazy collection of upcycles like the pot lid hooks and pepsi can safe! Continue reading

My beautifully, talented friend from Door Bling & Beautiful Things had a rotten/hollowed out old tree in her backyard.  She started to worry that it was increasingly becoming unstable and had it taken down before it fell on the house. Continue reading

There is nothing like listening to the soft tinkling of a well made wind chime as a gentle breeze blows.  This upcycled wind chime is a treat for the ears as well as a sight to behold.  The gem cut plastic crystals add flare and make the sunlight dance about the inside of the sauce pan. The... Continue reading

 Here is the teardown of this very well put together upcycle.  This lamp’s “lamp” parts are held upright with a bit of ingenuity. Continue reading

This upcycle was indeed inspired from one I saw on the internet!  I knew one day I would have to make it myself. Continue reading

These bottles had to have their necks cut down to fit just right in the steel holder, and thats when I noticed they would make lovely lamps flipped upside down. Continue reading

This little guy was made from an empty coffee creamer bottle and the brim of his hat came from the upper part of a two liter. This upcycle is fairly self explanatory, “find used bottle make cute little gnome” Continue reading

This upcycle came from an idea I saw on the internet a while back. Someone had used a metal bucket as a hose reel, the inside of the bucket made a great place to store the hose attachments. Continue reading

This empty aluminum drink can makes a unique place to hide something without having to spend a lot of money Continue reading

My small coffee maker broke a few weeks ago and refused to make my morning java any longer.  The minute I looked at the coffee pot as no longer an object to pour my coffee from I realized it would make a great flower-pot for potting pansies I had but hadn’t planted yet. Continue reading