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Reader Roundup: Upcycled Materials

8 November 2009 5,019 views One Comment Pin It

by heather

denimwallet

Recycled Denim Wallet by Frugal Front Porch: FREE

Jenn made this cute wallet with a pair of recycled boys' jeans. Get the tutorial at her blog.

tshirtshorts

T-Shirt Into Shorts by Living With Fairies: FREE

Hannah from Living With Fairies recycled an old t-shirt into a cute pair of shorts for her daughter. Get the tutorial at her blog.

peekabooboard

Peek-a-Boo Board by The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie: FREE

This peek-a-boo board was made with a recycled Priority Mail shipping box, a zip-top bag, and some stash fabric. Toddlers will love it!

castle

Packing Materials Castle by Michelle at A Little Tipsy: FREE

Michelle created this ingenious castle out of packing materials. The doors really swing open - I love that! My sons would LOVE it if I made one of these for them... another thing to add to my "to make" list!

magazineholders

Upcycled Magazine Holders by Reader Sam: $1 for cute paper

Sam made these magazine holders to help tidy up her bathroom, using a cereal box and a cardboard box used for bulk macaroni and cheese. She found some fun, cute paper at the dollar store and mod-podged the paper to the boxes.

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