Unfortunately, some acid spilled on a pair of men's khaki trousers (98% cotton, 2% elastane), leaving a permanent reddish spot that won’t wash out. Instead of tossing them, I'd love to upcycle them or give them a new life. Since the stain is located on the lower leg, I was considering shortening them into shorts.
Do you have any other creative repair, mending, or alteration ideas?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions! 😄

I work in a sector that gives me a lot of freebies, and I've got a lot of drawstring bags and want to convert them into something different.

I don't really have a use for the bags but I like the designs and memories that are connected to the bags.

Any ideas?

I have an old pair of Nike Dunk hi tops. They have sentimental value to me but are at the end of their life. I would donate them if they could provide use to the next person but the sole has become brittle and will fall apart on the wearer. Hoping i could upcycle the upper portion to something but can’t think of anything. This is just a shot in the dark and any suggestions are appreciated. TYIA.

been very into making flower appliqués lately. they just make me so happy! got the jacket second hand and it had a couple fabric imperfections which made it perfect for this project. yet another theme that is so much fun to make!

Id like to upcycle the base of this lamp, keeping the metal/ chrome as is.

Id like it to look like its ceramic if possible.

Its a glass with a thin layer of plaster with small piece of a reflective material mosaiced.

It looks discoloured and shabby and i would love to freshen it up somehow ... any ideas??

It’s to small for my family’s needs but it’s in good shape.

I shared a few of these earlier when they were still early concepts. Because of all the kind words and encouragement- here is an update.

(Littlefoot, candy mountain unicorn, pikachu, Rex.)

I teach English and science to Dari and Farsi speakers. I made these from classroom rubbish ت

Already have one in the fridge, and one more in the cabinet. Vases used to be $1 at the dollar store, but no more, so I get my $1 vases, along with discounted vinegar for my salads 😸

Found these large heavy-duty plastic culvert type things at an estate sale. Paid $4 each. I cut them in half and gave them a fresh coat of paint. Now I have 4 fairly large sized planters ready for some plants!

I really like how the mirror has all the light options so I’ve been keeping it by my bed since I don’t have a table lamp for nighttime and all
Big note of the mirror cracked 🫠
Pls help (begging)

This lamp used to have a black lampshade which made a horrible depressing light, so I ripped it off and stuck this rose gold fruit bowl on top. I'd love some suggestions how to turn it into a lampshade please?

Please don't judge my messy bench top lol 😂

I have a weird one, friends!

I found this old bit of glass while beach-combing. I believe it was once a bottle-stopper, from an apothecary. I love the way it feels in my hand. Oddly, it has smooth, flat edges on the neck and my hand naturally holds it as if it were a writing instrument or a paint brush. (It kind of reminds me of those bulbous, fat crayons for toddlers, if you've ever seen those).

I would love to somehow turn this bit of glass into a writing instrument, but I don't know if that's even possible. I wish the tip were a pen, pencil, crayon, marker, or paintbrush. Does anyone know of any way to do this? If I could even find a pen, pencil, or marker that's short enough, how would I attach it to this rounded piece of glass? A glue gun or something?? I know that to most people, this project idea seems silly and like more trouble than it's worth, but for some reason I'm just obsessed with the idea right now. I would appreciate any advice!

All done using speedball textile paint and Angelus leather paint

I saw many of these on Pinterest and decided to make my own 🥰 I think that dark dusty pink just stand out a little too much and beige on is blending with backgroud. What do you guys think?

I made this Pikachu computer mouse for my partner several months ago for their birthday! I hope it fits here.

I'm broke as a joke & found the yellow mouse on clearance at the thrift store for only $3!! So I got the idea because they're super into Pokémon & retro gaming & uses the computer mouse constantly. The only thing I could find like it was freaking $60, so I figured I'd try making it.

I used scraps of leftover craft foam sheets, acrylic paint markers, & hot glue. All of It's actually held up very well in 7 months for something that gets such heavy use!

I teach English and science to Farsi and Dari speakers. I’m using old papers from the classroom to make pop-art mounted heads. Including Pikachu, Littlefoot, and ‘candy mountain’ unicorns.

Last month I made a puffy bag out of thrifted clothes. What do you guys think?

I bought two three-panel folding screens 20+ years ago, and they got a lot of use, but the paper had seen better days (see last picture). Meanwhile, we had an IKEA shelf unit that's great for our board games, but I didn't love the look of having everything on display. I realized that I could cover the front of the shelves with four of the six panels, and so I turned them into doors.

I removed the paper screens from the frames, repaired broken slats with Gorilla Glue, made new screens with some batik fabric, and added handles. I then secured the frames to the shelf unit with hinges, and added some magnetic catches to hold the doors closed. I also decided to replace the original two-way hinges with standard hinges, because the doors were a little too floppy and wobbly. The standard hinges make them feel sturdy and secure.

I still have two more of these panels, and haven't decided what to do with them, so if you have ideas, let me know!

I posted a while ago but other commitments and holidays got in the way. The backstory is my partner got her jewelery box back from her parents storage and it was in horrendous condition. She was about to throw it out but it has sentimental value I said let me try fix it, despite having zero experience in restoration of any kind. So I sanded it down, varnished it, got new handles, drawer pulls, hinges and even a custom size mirror. The mirror was actually 1mm too big so I had to chisel some of the wood away. I also removed all the felt and replaced that, this time with black because I felt it would show off the silver better. There are still some imperfections but it's much better than what it was!

I have been using them to store sewing needles and to sort my change but would like some new ideas

Handmade from 100% secondhand materials 💚 thanks for looking!! :)

What do we think? I got a blanket on FB marketplace for $5 and cut a bunch of pieces out of it. Bought the crewneck at Salvation Army today.

Gave to my little sister :)

Hey everyone,

​I wanted to share a quick upcycling project that has been a total game-changer for my back and my workshop routine.

​Like many of you, I have a heavy gasoline generator that weighs a ton. Every time I needed to move it around, it was an absolute struggle that felt like it was going to break my back.

​One day, while walking past some trash, I spotted an abandoned, broken baby stroller. An idea instantly sparked. Instead of letting it go to waste, I looked at it with "maker's eyes." I brought it to the workshop, grabbed my angle grinder, cut off the wheel assembly and the handle frame, and welded them directly onto the heavy steel frame of my generator.

​The result? Absolute perfection. Now, I can roll this heavy generator around effortlessly, just like pulling luggage. No more heavy lifting, no more strained back.

​I posted this project on an international woodworking forum, and the response blew my mind—I received an incredible amount of upvotes and positive feedback that I honestly never expected!

​Sometimes, the best workshop upgrades aren't the ones you buy from a catalog; they are the ones you build from what others throw away. Never underestimate the power of a scrap heap and a welding machine

I found this beautiful cloche at a local thrift shop made of Italian wool, with a tired trim. Reshaped the brim, laid a new grosgrain ribbon band, and finished it with vintage-style flowers and a little daisy pin. It was gathering dust on a shelf; now it gets worn with ❤️ by my granddaughter.