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Upcycling your Rug [Infographic]

November 5November 11Posted in DIY, Fabric, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged creative, diy, home decoration, how to, infographic, inspiration, old rug, outfit, recycle, repurpose, reuse, rug, upcycle, upcycled, upcycled art, Upcycling3 Comments

Upcycling, or Creative reuse, is the process of taking materials or products that are no longer wanted or needed and through creativity, transforming them into works of art, items of home decoration, or something else useful. It’s seen a resurgence in recent years, with repurposing becoming more popular as we become more aware of the limit of our resources and the impact we have on the earth as a species.

With sites like Pinterest, you can now get plenty of ideas for upcycling your unwanted items. The Rug Seller decided to take a look into what old rugs could be creatively turned into. It was quite surprising how many options there were, but in this infographic we dig into just a few. We’ll show you how to turn your rug in an accessory for your favourite outfit, how to make it into something to keep your cat occupied and how to revamp it for more use as a rug.

If you’re looking to repurpose one of your old rugs, or even something else in your home, we hope this will give you some inspiration to get creative and try something new. What have you got to lose?

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DIY: Halloween [Infographics]

October 8November 5Posted in DIY, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged cheap, costume, crafts, decor, diy, halloween, last minute, lazy, recycle, reuse, safety, save money, spend less, stop consumerism, upcycleLeave a comment

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RE/UPcycling Wine Bottles [Infographic]

September 24September 23Posted in DIY, Glass, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged crafts, diy, glass bottle, home decor, how to cut, ideas, infographic, inspiration, recycle, repurpose, reuse, upcycle, Upcycling, wine bottle, zero wasteLeave a comment

UPcycling Wine Bottles [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

Remember our post about 💚 Reusing Wine Cork and 💚 Reusing Glass Bottles? (If you haven’t already, go check them out because there are even more ideas!) This infographic is complementary to those, only summarised and pictured as an infographic showing 2 ways how to cut the glass bottles and 5 ideas how to repurpose them.

“Everything can be used in one way or another and be given a new purpose and life in your home so don’t be in a rush to throw things away. We do live in a consumerist society where money and assets have become our primary goal in life but just because we buy new things everyday it does not mean the old ones are useless. Find creative ways to reuse them, adapt their function and obtain new beautiful items for your home and garden. Make beautiful wine bottle centerpieces or glass lamps and chandeliers; cut them to make candle holders and unique food plates. Just let your imagination do the work for you and be creative.“

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Creative uses for Leftover Wallpaper [Infographic]

September 3September 2Posted in DIY, Paper, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged creative, deco, diy, eco, ecotip, ecycle, green, infographic, leftover, repurposer, reuse, upcycle, Upcycling, wallpaper, zero waste2 Comments

The most interesting ideas are often born by mistakes. While cleaning, maybe you have found a large amount of things that you don’t even know why you keep them, for example: a half or just pieces of wallpaper that is still left over from a last renovation?

Well, if that is your case, this guide can help you design something very creative out of it. Here are 11 creative ideas for leftover wallpaper that are also easy to make by yourself.

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Summer Antiquing in USA + Tips

August 20August 28Posted in other materials, Sustainable Guide, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged antiques, antiquing, auction, buy local, fight consumerism, flea market, second hand, summer, thrift, thrifting, tips, treasure hunting, United States, zero wasteLeave a comment

Who doesn’t like buying inexpensive stuff in good conditions? Or finding some antique vintage items to decorate or use at home? I enjoy going to the flea markets because is a way to fight consumerism and helping reduce the amount of waste. How? Buying second hand! Is less expensive, you are giving a second (sometimes even third) chance to items or clothes and most of the cases are in great condition.

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