Reduce, Reuse, UPcycle!

Capri Sun IPod Pouch

2013-02-14T05:30:00.000-07:00

Do your kids love Capri Sun? Next time you go through a box, turn the pouches into IPod holders. It's a simple and easy process, and what kid wouldn't love such an awesome case? Get the details to make your own at Four Marrs and One Venus.

Upcycled Bench

2013-02-13T05:30:00.000-07:00

I love this project from Refresh, Restyle. It is a whole tutorial on how to take an old end table and a head board and turn them into a bench. And the end result is absolutely gorgeous. Take a look and tell me that you don't need one in your house! Get the details from Refresh, Restyle.

Magazine File Boxes

2013-02-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

If you're in need of a little extra storage, look no further than your cardboard box stash. Desert Willow Lane took some Costco milk boxes and turned them into these denim covered magazine boxes. This is a great, and much cheaper way, might I add to keep clutter under control. Get the details from Desert Willow Lane.

Mini Vases

2013-02-11T21:03:00.003-07:00

I have learned to never throw away glass bottles of any shape or size. There is always some way to use them! PPPaintbrushes took some empty frappuccino bottles and wrapped them with a little burlap to create this cute little vase. I love how versatile this is! Get the details to make your own at PPPaintbrushes.

Valentine Day Tins

2013-02-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Need a cute and easy Valentine's decoration? Make these adorable threaded Valentine's Tins from NorthShore Days. It's a simple process and the outcome is adorable! You can make them for Valentine's day or change the pattern for any other holiday. Get the details from NorthShore Days.

Valentine's Mailbox

2013-02-08T05:30:00.000-07:00

Valentine's day is coming up quick! Check out this fantastic idea for a homemade Valentine Mailbox from My Own Road. She used a garbage bag box with the perfect opening to slide love notes through. If you want to make this your project for the weekend, check out the details at My Own Road.

Sweater to Hat and Gloves

2013-02-07T21:23:00.003-07:00

I love this idea from Thrive. If you have an old sweater too small for your kiddos, too small for you, or just plain unwearable, don't toss it, turn it into a great little hat and pair of mittens for your littles. Worried about stains? You have to check out Nike's clever solution to that! Get the details at Thrive.

Baby Legwarmers

2013-01-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Um, it's cold. Have you noticed? Oh, so cold. And those cute little baby legs need a little extra love. Like these adorable baby leg warmers from Making Home Base. She added some cute little heart patches in honor of Valentines Day, which makes this pair extraordinarily adorable. All you need is an old sweater and a baby to wear them. Just a warning, one is easier than the other. Check out Making Home Base.

Bookpage Bunting

2013-01-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

It's so dreary, spruce things up a bit with this adorable heart bunting from Love, Pomegranate House. Have I mentioned how much I love book page projects? Oh, so, so much. And this one is so very simple. Hearts and a piece of twine. Easy to make and lovely to look at. Get the details from Love, Pomegranate House.

Sweater Skirt

2013-01-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

Need a new skirt for the winter? Check your sweater stash before you go shopping. Brassy Apple created this cute skirt from an old sweater. It's a super simple process. Check our her simple tutorial to make your own.

Soda Can Earrings

2013-01-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

I love these darling butterfly earrings from HubPages. If you are into jewelry making and hate the price of supplies, all these beauties need are a few rings, a soda can and a strong paper punch. Make tons of these for almost free! Get the details from HubPages.

Pallet Walkway

2013-01-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

This is one of those projects to file away until summer rolls around again. Or, if you live in a land of perpetual warmth, go at it! This is a cute little pallet walkway from Funky Junk Interiors. If you have a section of your yard that could seriously use a walkway, this is an easy and cheap way to get it taken care of. Get the details from Funky Junk Interiors.

Get Organized!

2013-01-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's January, and if you're like me, the organization bug has hit. If you need help organizing those little things: crayons, post its, etc., check out these paper covered boxes from The Real Thing. She took Jiffy boxes, added some cute paper and magnets, and that's it! These would be great if you have an older student who needs some locker help. Get the details from The Real Thing.

Window Cork Board

2013-01-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

This window cork board is particularly awesome because it is a double upcycle. Go Mom 4 Real! She took an old window, covered it with old wine corks, and voile! Gorgeous new cork board that would look fantastic in your office, craft room or command central. Get the details from Mom 4 Real, and start saving those corks!

Crib Upcycle

2013-01-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

I have seen cribs upcycled in many creative ways, but this might be my favorite. This fabric display from Little Ella Lu is a great way to organize your fabric in a small space and still be able to see it all. And the upcycle couldn't be simpler. If you have a crib just waiting for a new life, go get the details from Little Ella Lu.

Bike Planter

2013-01-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, bikes just don't have it in them any more to get you where you want to go. And that, my friends, is a sad, sad day. Rather than throw this non-working beauty out, however, Frou FruGal decided to give it a second life, this time in the garden as a bicycle Planter. She used zip ties to connect those baskets to the bicycle and added a little paint for this gorgeous final project. If you have a bicycle that needs to be upcycled, check out this project from Frou FruGal.

Upcycled Gift Tags

2013-01-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

Don't toss those Christmas cards! Organized 31 has a fantastic idea for reusing them: turn them into adorable and original gift tags. If you have craft punches, the task is even easier. So, start gathering them now for next year! Get the details from Organized 31.

Valentine Heart Wreath

2013-01-12T18:51:00.003-07:00

This heart wreath is a really simple, really cute way to decorate for Valentine's Day from The 36th Avenue. All you need is an old, metal hanger that your willing to destroy and some pink and red fabric scraps. If you're a sewer, this is a great way to use up some of those scraps that you just can't bear to part with. Find the details to make your own at The 36th Avenue.

Pallet Bathroom Makeover

2013-01-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for some inspiration for a bathroom makeover, check out this great pallet wall from Mandy Jean Chic. And the best part of the wall? The price tag: Free! Get the details and more great ideas from Mandy Jean Chic.

Upcycled Footstool

2013-01-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

See this cute little footstool? You will never guess how it started out. And Who Says You Can't turned an out grown kids stool into this adorable thing with just a little fabric and padding. The tutorial is worth checking out. If you have some out grown kids furniture hanging out, consider this great project. Get the details from And Who Says You Can't.

T-Shirt Ring Scarf

2013-01-04T05:00:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a new, original scarf, you have to check out this tutorial for a t-shirt ring scarf from Ronnie's Little Buds and Petals. It's a pretty simple project and a great use for an old t-shirt or two. It's also a unique look. Get the details from Ronnie's Little Buds and Petals.

Winter Decor

2013-01-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

If your home is looking a little sad and dull after all of the Christmas decorations have come down, make some of these frosted twigs to spruce things up a little bit. Grow Creative simple frosted some found twigs with some simple Epsom Salt. Get the details to make your own from Grow Creative.

Merry Christmas!

2012-12-25T13:04:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas!

2012-12-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Beautiful, Amazing Readers! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle is going on vacation until the new year.

I hope you have a beautiful week with your families and a wonderful bit of rest and relaxation.

See you next year!

T-Shirt Infinity Scarves

2012-12-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

I love infinity scarves. Can never have too many! Check out these from Helping Little Hands.