DIY Upcycling

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 …

I never seem to have enough craft storage. Especially boxes in which to hide the little things. Instead of buying something, I decided to reuse what I already had at …