7 Upcycling Ideas for Old Things
Apr 01, 2021 03:45 AM
Another collection of creative upcycling ideas is here for you! Discover how to turn adult socks into toddler leggings, how to create a sewing kit from an eyeglass case, learn an easy way to repurpose telephone handsets as bookends and how to give a new life to your mascara. Sew a cable knit sweater to make a pillow, and repurpose a paper towel rack to store bracelets. Enjoy!
Turn adult socks into toddler leggings
Adult socks can find a new use as toddler leggings. Don’t let a little sewing scare you. It doesn’t require advanced sewing chops and the process is a lot faster than it looks.
Create a sewing kit from an eyeglass case
Turn your old eyeglass case into a practical sewing repair kit. You may put a new cover on the case and add a pincushion that fits inside. Create multiple kits and store them around the house, in your car, or even in your purse for those fashion emergencies.
Repurpose telephone handsets as bookends
Many folks have ditched their landline for a cell phone. If you’re one of them you might have an unused telephone or two lying around. You may use them to make adorable bookends. This project doesn’t take a lot of materials or effort, and you’ll love the way old books and old technology can live together in harmony on your shelf.
Use mascara brushes for cleaning
When you finish a tube of mascara, it’s easier than you think to find a second use for the small brush. After a thorough cleaning, the brush has many uses. A mascara brush is small enough to get into the tiniest nooks and crannies of intricate jewelry and any other hard-to-reach spots.
Sew a cable knit sweater to make a pillow
When you have sweaters that you can’t bear to let go of, you may turn a sweater into a pillow. Upcycle a couple of cable knit cardigans, and you’ll look at old sweaters in a new light!
Repurpose a paper towel rack to store bracelets
Stowing bracelets away in a drawer is messy, and it’s likely that those at the bottom will get far less use than those within eyesight. Repurpose a paper towel stand to display bangles and bracelets. The entire collection will be visible at a glance, and you’ll wonder how you ever got along before.
Upcycle an old bread box into a charging station
When there is no longer a use for a breadbox in your kitchen, transform it into a charging station for all of your personal devices! Use it in your kitchen or on your nightstand for a clever way to conceal those unsightly phone charger cables.
I use a paper towel rack to store my hair scrunchies.