Mixed Media and Papercraft — upcycling
5 Easy DIY Projects
These DIY projects are a great way to pass the time and add a new piece to your home without buying anything. Upcycling is not only a fun way to get creative, but it is also great for the environment. Try one of the tutorials below to see how you can upcycle and turn something you already own into something new.
Jersey Rope Footstool
Wooden Furniture Hacks is the brand new book from Hester Van Overbeek, full of ideas to update and repurpose your way to a unique and stylish home. Hester's Jersey Rope Footstall project adds a modern twist to something old fashioned.
No Sew Chair Upholstery
DIY fabric home techniques upcycling
You don't need any specialist sewing skills in order to upholster an old chair into a work of art, and we'll prove it! This straightforward project from Joanna Thornhill will show you how to breathe new life into your living room using what you've already got.
Foamboard Lollipop Letters
Clare Youngs DIY paper upcycling
Create a chic, vintage look for bedroom dressing tables and shelves using old, eclectic scraps of wallpaper or pages from books...
Vinyl Record Coasters
We love the nostalgia of turning your favourite old records into retro coasters. Not only is it a great upcycling project, we reckon the make a great homemade gift for Father’s Day too!