Awesome Trash-to-Treasure Crafts



1 Chest of Drawers to a Drawer Ottoman. Chest of Drawers to a Drawer Ottoman: So. You remember I told you about that drawer I removed from a chest of drawers because of its heavily carved flower motif, circa 1980? Well, this is the story of a Chest of Drawers drawer that became an ottoman. In case you don’t remember, here’s the Cottage-style Chest of (via Southern Revivals)

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2 Mosaic Tile Birdbath using Recycled DVDs

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Mosaic Tile Birdbath using Recycled DVDs: A few years ago, we bought a bird bath on clearance at the end of the season. We brought it home, set it up, and within a week, it had fallen over and broken into several pieces. And that could hav (via Me and My DIY)

3 Mosaic Gazing Flower Pot Made from CDs

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Mosaic Gazing Flower Pot Made from CDs: DIY MOSAIC FLOWER POT made from CDs Thanks for joining us to those of you that are stopping in from over at Debbie’s Blog, Me and My DIY. I sincerely appreciate her for including me in her project post. I’m still amazed at the stunning bird bath she created using old DVDs. If you checked out my (via The DIY Show)

4 LEGO Table

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LEGO Table (via Fussy Monkey Business)

5 Make an Ottoman from an Old Table

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Make an Ottoman from an Old Table: Welcome! I’m glad you’re here! If you’re new Id so love to connect with you on Facebook, Pinterest & Hometalk ! ***** I sold my big ottoman along with the comfy chair on Craigslist. (I’m still working on the sofa and love seat! )We found a new sand-color slipcover-type sectional at Macys for the BEST…Read More (via All Things Heart and Home)

6 Repurposed Garden Tool Table and Chairs

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Repurposed Garden Tool Table and Chairs (via Montana Wildlife Gardener)

7 Turn an Old Knife Block into a Crayon Holder

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Turn an Old Knife Block into a Crayon Holder: Upcycle your old knife block into a DIY crayon holder, makeup brush holder, or more. Get knife block ideas for makeovers of your old knife block! (via Thrift Diving)

8 Eclectic Shelving

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Eclectic Shelving (via Thea’s Mania)

9 Recycled Soda Can Wall Art

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Recycled Soda Can Wall Art (via Purple Hues and Me)

10 Pine Cone Wreath

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Pine Cone Wreath: Wanted to make a pine cone wreath but I needed a base so I decided to use hose from an old vacuum cleaner. I like shopping in the woods around my home for craft (via Hometalk)

11 Aluminum Cake Pan Tiered Tower

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Aluminum Cake Pan Tiered Tower (via A Nest for All Seasons)

12 Vintage Entertainment Center Turned Play Kitchen

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Vintage Entertainment Center Turned Play Kitchen: Ok. Maybe this is the part where I apologize that there are way too many pictures. Or maybe this is the part where I don’t say too much because there are just the right amount of pictures and this thing only gets too long if I talk too much.All I know is, turning this old entertainment (via Southern Revivals)

13 Dresser Drawer to Storage Box

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Dresser Drawer to Storage Box (via Two It Yourself)

14 Candle Jar to Cotton Ball Holder

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Candle Jar to Cotton Ball Holder: As you may or may not know, I am a hoarder of old candle jars. Hubby and I got to Bath and Body Works… (via Dwell Beautiful)

15 Tin Can to Clock

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Tin Can to Clock: Tin Can Upcycle, DIY Clock, (via My Husband Has Too Many Hobbies)

16 Push Broom Desk Organizer

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Push Broom Desk Organizer: A vintage push broom becomes a textured, rustic, desk organizer (via homeroad)

17 Headboard Turned Quilt Rack

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Headboard Turned Quilt Rack: An old headboard gets turned into a quilt rack! (via brepurposed)

18 Repurpose a Spoon or Rod Rack into a Cute Sunglasses Holder

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Repurpose a Spoon or Rod Rack into a Cute Sunglasses Holder (via Madigan Made)

19 Upcycled Kitchen Stool Gift Wrap Caddy

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Upcycled Kitchen Stool Gift Wrap Caddy (via Sadie Seasongoods)

20 Upcycled Lampshade Vases

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Upcycled Lampshade Vases: Im so pleased to introduce you to another guest contributor, Therese Wikman,… Read more (via The House that Lars Built)

21 Upcycled Utensil Holder

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Upcycled Utensil Holder: Sorry about yesterdays false start! The post accidentally went live without the links being ready! But let’s try this again shall we…..I am excited to be over at Home Made by Carmona again today bringing you another DIY, this time a little something to brighten up your kitchen. I love to do a (via Colour Saturated Life)

22 Vintage TV Console to Dog Bed

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Vintage TV Console to Dog Bed: I revisited my original Console TV makeover to give the sad, ugly piece the second chance it deserved. Decoart award winning contest entry, runner up prize. (via Ks Craft Shack)

23 Upcycled Garden Planter

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Upcycled Garden Planter: For today’s DIY Ive teamed up with Rust-Oleum for their #MakeItYours campaign. I’m sharing a spray painting tutorial for this Upcycled Garden Planter which started out as a CD rack! I cant take all the credit for this idea though, it was actually G that suggested it become a decorative garden planter. He knows I (via claireabellemakes)

24 Reclaimed Wood Bath Caddy

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Reclaimed Wood Bath Caddy (via 17 Apart)

25 Knife Block to Thread Organizer

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Knife Block to Thread Organizer: With the goal of staying organized on a budget, I spent $2.00 to create this thread organizer for my craft table. I know, I know, I can easily buy thread organizers for a few bucks more, but I’m all about using something I already have to create something new. That’s exactly why this old knife (via Refresh Living)

26 Tire Planter

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Tire Planter (via Pink Hammers and Sippy Cups)

27 Easy Frame Tray

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Easy Frame Tray: This easy Frame Tray is made from a thrifted tray and some of my favorite tiles! It’s a perfect gift or make one for yourself! (via All Things Heart and Home)

28 Turn a Plant Stand into a Gorgeous Side Table

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Turn a Plant Stand into a Gorgeous Side Table: I’m over at Remodelaholic today sharing how I turned this cute little owl plant stand into a beautiful golden side table for my nieces bedroom. Join me over there today and Ill see you back over here later in the week for regularly scheduled programming. Find today’s post here More Posts You’ll Love!Tile Top Table (via Southern Revivals)

29 Garden Tools to Jewelry Display

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Garden Tools to Jewelry Display (via pagano designworks)

30 Chair Made from Sewing Machine Base


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Chair Made from Sewing Machine Base (via Noble Treasures)



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