Unfortunately, the little ones will not be bringing home darling DIY gifts from school for mom, so we’ve got you covered!
But, whether it’s from a 5-year-old, a teen or from you, upcycling expert, Sarah Teresinski shares 3 memorable upcycling projects everyone can make.
UPCYCLED CINDER BLOCK INTO A PLANTER
MATERIALS NEEDED
Cinder block or brick paver
Paint or chalk
Duct tape
Succulents, plant, etc.,
DIRECTIONS
Add one layer of paint over the entire paver
Use duct tape to create areas you can fill in with as many paint colors as you would like, creating geometric shapes
Plant flowers or plants of your choice and water
UPCYCLED CANDLE STICK INTO A JEWELRY STAND
MATERIAL NEEDED
Paint
One candle holder
One mailer catalog or any paper you can roll up
Empty paper towel roll
Hot glue
Scissors
A piece of fabric you like to place around paper holder
DIRECTIONS
Cut 2 small circles that will cover end of paper towel tube ends along with one rectangle piece that will wrap around paper holder tube once
Roll up catalog and slide in tube
Hot glue circles on tub ends and hot glue fabric around tube
Paint candle stick if desired
Hot glue fabric covered tube onto the candlestick and let dry
UPCYCLED PLACEMATS INTO A STRAW BAG
MATERIALS NEEDED
2 straw circle placemats
Twine and needle or fabric glue
Belt or silk scarf
Scissors
Duct tape
DIRECTIONS
Use twine and needle to sew around or fabric glue to glue around both placemats leaving a 12 inch opening on top
Cut scarf or belting in half and attach by either stitching in place for handles on each side or pull the scarf through the holes already in the placemats on both sides
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