Upcycling items is a great way to reuse materials to make something wonderful as well as helping to reduce our carbon footprint. There are so many creative possibilities available to you by taking something old and turning it into a beautiful new piece, and we liked these ideas so much that we just had to show you!

1 Cuddly Teddies

Got an old jumper in the back of your wardrobe? Learn how to turn it into a teddy with our how-to!

2 Flower Tin

Take an old tin and pop a few pretty flowers inside for a quick and easy centrepiece for a table. If you want to give it more of a spruce, paint the tin with chalk paints.

3 Chalkboard Pots

Turn your terracotta pots into helpful planters for your herbs!

4 Cactus Rocks

Paint a few pebbles from your garden to turn them into impressive cacti!

5 Teacup candle

Turn an old cup into a comforting candle.

6 Topped Jars

Stick door knobs onto the tops of jars for an easy peasy project!

7 Desk tidy

Be a savvy sationery saver by making this desk organiser.

8 Patchwork Lampshade

Don’t throw that old lampshade away – turn it into a patchwork masterpiece!

9 Decoupage Pots

Stick patterned fabrics to pots to give them a new lease of life.

If you loved these projects, visit us on Pinterest for more ideas!