Thrifty Thursday: Upcycling inspiration

Here at TBC we are always looking for new ways to create items.

One thing we've been really interested in lately is the idea of upcycling.

Upcycling is when you create an item from something that already exists. For example, turning a juice/milk carton into a coin purse.
More information can be found on upcycling here.

Websites; Craft Passion and Cut Out and Keep have a brilliant range of upcycling tutorials if you fancy having a go, as does Craft Gawker.

Here are some of our favourite upcycled items:

Amigurumi Bunny Pencil Holde

craftpassion.com

Hello Kitty Magnets

cutoutandkeep.net

Made from a recycled instant coffee jar, this adorable container now has a life of its own! [tutorial]

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craftgawker.com

We've added more of our favourite ideas to our Pinterest here

We'll be having a go ourselves so check back next Thursday to see how we got on!



Sources:
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net
http://www.naturallysavvy.com
http://www.craftgawker.com
http://www.treehugger.com
http://www.craftpassion.com