Upcycling Projects

5 clever ideas for everyday household items that we usually discard of.

Upcycling involves repurposing old or unwanted items and turning them into something more useful, in this case furniture.  You can turn your old worn out furniture into shabby chic wonders, just some simple tips can breath a new lease of life into your items.  

If you have ever been to a music festival you would have probably noticed the amount of litter and belongings left by festival goers with one of the most popular being the tent itself.  WiTHiNTENT use fabric from broken and damaged tents and turning them into items of clothing.

The latest fashion trends may leave you feeling slightly run over. That is because they include clothing made from old rubber tyres. Yes, apparel made from rubber tyres is just one of items making their way from the rubbish tip, to the catwalk and to the high street. Clothing made from old rubber tyres look and feel like those made from more common materials.

Many say that the items are more comfortable than cotton-based coating. For cleaning, a dash of Armor All and you'll be simply dazzling!

Can it be sent to a recycling centre? Excellent. Can it be reused immediately? Even better!

Almost everything can be reused in some way or other. Here are a few examples.

There are so many ways to upcycle tin cans, whether you love the quaint shabby chic look or opt for a more polished finish. Here are some of our favourite ideas to get you started.

We’ve gathered together our favourite ideas for upcycling glass jars, which are sure to inspire even the biggest craft-a-phobes!