In fact, it can be downright fun.
We scoured the depths of Pinterest for some fun projects, and we gave ourselves some guidelines.
For the most part, they’re all doable no matter your level of creativity or artistic ability.
So have fun, and give new life to things you thought were garbage!
Use old coffee mugs for new organizers
You probably have a ton of oldcoffeemugs.
Hang them on the wall, and you have a very cool and completely upcycled organizer.
Use it in any room, and get the most of your mugs!
If putting full shirts and onesies into the quilt seems daunting, never fear!
This makes a great gift, too, especially if you’re a grandparent.
What better present than a quilt for your grandbaby, made from your own baby’s clothes?
out of your old jeans?
It’s super easy, and detailed in thisInstructablesguide.
you might also cut old jeans into squares, and make a different version of the same idea.
The durable material is perfect for even the toughest customer!
Looking for the perfect present for someone who loves a particular book or author?
What about a custom art piece made from their favorite text?
Get out your scrapbooking equipment, and use old books instead of fresh new pages.
Or, use those upcycled old pages as a backdrop for something else.
Although, this one’s pretty straightforward, you canread the tutorial here.
They use a lamp from IKEA, but you might undoubtedly find something suitable from a range of locations.
Once you cut the pieces, you’ve got the option to create some seriously awesome artwork.
They’re great for a lot of projects, so don’t throw them away!
Include some things like water purification tablets, fire steel, and matches.
you could also take the same idea and make them out of books that are closed.
Show off your favorite authors with these living, literary gardens!
If you don’t want to use it for full-grown (albeit, small!)
How about using some sturdy wire, and making your own holder?
The kids outgrow their junior-sized tennis rackets, strings break, things get old, worn, and replaced.
Don’t throw away the old stuff turn them into awesome mirrors!
How great would that be for a dorm room, or the kids' bathroom?
Most glass shops will be able to cut a mirror to fit any shape you want.
There are other ways to get creative if you have more time and want to get crafty.
Crafts by Amandahas some instructions for making a set of incredible coasters out of your old CDs.
Since she suggests using stencils instead of free-handing your artwork, that makes it doable by anyone!
We also love the idea of takingold mapsand using them to cover the CDs.
Add some spray enamel to make them waterproof, and it’s a great way to preserve some memories.
You’re not just saving stuff from the trash, you’re preserving memories!
