DIY Upcycling

This simple but stylish Scandinavian Christmas tree is well worth the effort. It is designed to last for years and can be easily dismantled and stored away at the end …

Inside: An easy tutorial for a DIY angel wing ornament from an upcycled doily. Angel wings Christmas ornaments seem to be the Christmas decoration of the year. Or maybe it’s …

The number of cardboard boxes that arrive at our house in the build-up to Christmas is shameful! I try to ease my guilt over this mountain of cardboard by repurposing …

I have a confession to make! I don’t like real Christmas trees that’s why I made a rustic Christmas tree! That’s not totally true, I do like real Christmas trees. …

Inside: A step-by-step guide on creating a DIY neon sign on wood using EL wire for a vibrant, personalized touch. It was just worth making this custom neon sign for …

Inside: Dive into the world of upcycling with denim feathers! Our step-by-step guide shows you how to make beautiful feathers from denim for endless possibilities. I got the idea for …

After another chair leg broke beyond repair, I couldn’t resist upcycling it. I salvaged the chair into some handy extra storage for my kitchen using the repurposed chair back. Wooden …

IKEA clock hack: The other day, I tagged along to my friend’s trip to IKEA. I had no intention of buying anything. Except perhaps some salt liquorice and pickled herrings …

Create a statement piece with our guide on making a DIY applique denim world map floor cushion. It’s a fun, crafty journey to bringing the world into your living room. …

There’s something about tin cans. I can’t help finding new ways to upcycle and reuse them. This leather pen pot has to be one of my classiest tin can upcycles. …

I’ve been wanting to make a unique table lamp out of repurposed jeans for a while. It wasn’t until I started upcycling denim hems and seams did I work out …

Inside: How to make a fabric mirror with Mod Podge decoupage. I forgot about this mirror. I picked it up from a charity shop last year for the bargain price …

Create stylish tile planters in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy tutorial shows you how to transform simple tiles into chic, modern planters perfect for adding a touch of …

When I first started this upcycle I had no intention of combining my two favourite materials to repurpose; old jeans and maps. I was just going to repurpose a scalloped …

Inside: Craft your own vibrant felt succulents using simple materials. Our tutorial shows you how to make these gorgeous projects without a Cricut machine, ideal for sprucing up your coffee …

Make something in miniature and its cuteness grows! That’s what I found when making these DIY faux succulents out of green plastic soda bottles. Last Christmas I made some very …

Inside: A tutorial on the easy way to decoupage tin cans for outdoor and indoor use. With a list of different decoupage materials, you can use at the end. I …

Inside: A tutorial on making fake fabric flowers with stems from repurposed cotton bed sheets. Upcycling, to me, is all about turning the old and unloved into something more beautiful. …

I’m not very good at growing herbs, so I cheat and buy pots of fresh herbs from the supermarket. This week, I made vertical indoor herb garden planters out of …

Discover how to upcycle a cable spool into a plush velvet pouffe with our easy-to-follow instructions. I WAS STRUCK BY A JOLT OF INSPIRATION when I spotted a small, neglected …