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Category: Upcycling

D.I.Y Decoupage Dining Table

By letter2self on March 11, 2023

This video is about the transformation of my dining table by using decoupage. This decoupage diy video has step by step directions and tips that I’ve figured out over the last few years Source

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Turn a Men’s Blazer Into a Woman’s Blazer | UPCYCLED TO FIT!

By letter2self on March 10, 2023

Learn how to turn a man’s #blazer or suit into a blazer to fit a woman! I have found so many awesome blazers in the men’s section of thrift stores, but men don’t have our curves and their shoulders are normally broader. In today’s #thriftupcycle you’ll learn how to make those shoulders fit and how…

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Best Fall/Winter Thrift Haul | Upcycle Inspiration from Fashion Week Runway Shows

By letter2self on March 10, 2023

It’s FASHION WEEK and I’m so excited for this thrift haul! I get the best #upcycle inspiration from the runway shows. There are so many #trends that I want to incorporate into my fall upcycles and I’ve been shopping for them all summer long. Check out the patterns, prints, and colors of my #thrifthaul and…

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Rustic Dresser Project – Part 1: Applying Chalk Paint®

By letter2self on March 9, 2023

Annie Sloan demonstrates how to use two colours from the Chalk Paint® palette to create a distressed rustic look. Annie Sloan developed her unique and versatile decorative paint, Chalk Paint®, in 1990. She wanted to create one paint that could achieve several different techniques and finishes – from creating a textured chippy look to achieving…

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We Tried To Upcycle A 100-Year-Old Desk

By letter2self on March 8, 2023

“We Shouldn’t have opened up this desk! We made a mistake!” Check us out on Facebook! – facebook.com/buzzfeednifty Credits: https://www.buzzfeed.com/bfmp/videos/66363 Source

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Upcycling An Old Oil Tank Into A Planter | DIY Dream House | Refinery29

By letter2self on March 8, 2023

Bea (@bea.copeland) just bought her first house, and it needs a lot of work! While exploring her new property, she found an old, rusted oil tank and, instead of throwing it away, she decided to put it to use. Watch as she upcycles this oil tank into 3 new pieces! ABOUT SERIES Join Bea Copeland,…

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How to refinish a pine table

By letter2self on March 7, 2023

Refinishing A Pine Table We have a pine dining table, which we brought with us from the UK. Unfortunately, as the house we bought was furnished, we didn’t have room for it in the house so we use it for BBQs and general eating outside. Although the weather here in Fuerteventura is normally great, we…

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How to Upcycle Your Jeans and Create Something Awesome!

By letter2self on March 6, 2023

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR OLD JEANS??? Here’s an amazing idea that can easily be tweaked to fit your style perfectly. See all my #upcycles here: https://bit.ly/2Jov2MW Buy T-shirts: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlueprintDIY/ I was challenged by subscribers to do another denim upcycle and you know me; sew big or go home, right?! So, I am using…

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Visit an upcycling event at Give It A Go week with me! | Nottingham Trent University

By letter2self on March 6, 2023

Give It A Go week is a series of flexible, one-off activities that allow students to try something new, meet new people, and have fun! Bota attended a clothes upcycling event to see what it is all about 🤩 Find out more about GIAG week here: https://www.trentstudents.org/opportunities/give-it-a-go #University #NTU #StudentLife #Sustainability #UniLife Source

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Upcycling for Beginners: Sustainable Fashion Design – A course by Selina Sanders | Domestika English

By letter2self on March 5, 2023

Breathe new life into old textiles by learning how to cut, assemble, sew, and customize unique garments using existing materials: https://www.domestika.org/pt/courses/4468-upcycling-do-zero-crie-moda-sustentavel?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=courses_&utm_content=courses_new_selinasanders_enYOU In the hands of a creative, curtains, pillowcases, tea towels, or even tablecloths can be transformed into unique items of clothing. All you need is a vision and some basic sewing skills. Fashion designer…

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