If it’s broken, mend it and reuse or donate.

If it still doesn’t work, repurpose or upcycle! Here some ideas:

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Dragon Wing out of an Umbrella – Tutorial by Aliuh on DeviantArt
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://aliuh.deviantart.com/art/Dragon-Wing-out-of-an-Umbrella-Tutorial-395707979

Broken Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://weburbanist.com/2013/02/26/diy-redress-7-custom-clothing-mods-hacks-reuses/

Recycled umbrella bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.untrendylife.com/2011/03/broken-umbrellas-arent-trash.html

Broken umbrella kids parachute
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.howdoesshe.com/make-a-parachute-out-of-a-broken-umbrella/

Umbrella earring display
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/mariseca/3287286710/

Fairy chandelier (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.buzzfeed.com/dianabruk/diy-ways-to-make-your-childs-bedroom-magical?sub=3091994_2627782#.xhRQ2Vvzm

Ornamental Bead Sticks
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.michlinla.com/2013/10/ornamental-bead-sticks-part-one-broken.html#_a5y_p=1025710

Bat Halloween Costume
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.facebook.com/RethinkReuseIt/photos/a.179267432242505.1073741831.156494131186502/227381904097724/

Upcycled umbrella handbags(Russian)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dublirin.com.ua/we_sew_zont.html

Repurpose umbrella tote bag
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://vault.sierraclub.org/sierra/201305/repurpose-umbrella-tote-bag/

Lacy Daisy crochet parasol
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.ravelry.com/projects/babukatorium/lacy-daisy-crochet-parasol

Cucumber support
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/aga_mum/3636663543/

Recycle a Broken Umbrella into a Pouch
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/05/umbrella-into-pouch/

DIY: Make a bag from a broken umbrella(Spanish)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://quefichaerestu.blogspot.com.es/2013/10/diy-diogenero-de-paraguas-estropeado.html

Webbed Chandelier from old umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.bhg.com/halloween/indoor-decorating/halloween-spooky-decorations/

Pillow covers(Portuguese)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.dicasverdes.com/2011/10/como-fazer-almofadas-com-guarda-chuvas-e-material-reciclado/

Gift cash
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://theseasonalhome.com/2009/05/13/gifting-dad-a-grad-special-birthday-etc/

Borsella(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://www.recyclart.org/2012/10/borsella/

Umbrella greenhouse
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://gardentherapy.ca/greenhouses-sss/

Upcycled umbrellas sun shade
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewdarnjenny/2562708993/in/pool-719792@N22/

A Portable Parabolic Cooker Built from an Umbrella
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://solarcooking.org/plans/barbeque.htm

Halloween Chandelier– maybe upcycle a broken umbrella and use dollar tree lights? (not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] https://www.pinterest.com/pin/22306960627727209/

Magazine Rack(not original source)
[ Right click on link to open in new tab ] http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/02/26/readymade-readers-renew-broken-umbrellas/

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