Tag: Upcycling

Upcycled Christmas Cards

brilliant ideas to recycle old christmas cards cover

Ornaments

The first thing that comes to mind when we think of recycling cards is making ornaments of them. They can be dimensional or not and of various shapes and sizes, and everything depends on what you like and what cards you have at hand. Angels, baubles, houses, snowflakes and all the shapes that come to your mind – just try different ideas!

cards were used to make Christmas ornaments

cards were used to make Christmas ornaments

dimensional bauble ornament of Christmas cards

dimensional bauble ornament of Christmas cards

old Christmas cards turned into nice cardboard ornaments

old Christmas cards turned into nice cardboard ornaments

tinsel and old Christmas card ornaments

tinsel and old Christmas card ornaments

Christmas card glitter house can be used as an ornament or just decor

Christmas card glitter house can be used as an ornament or just decor

angel ornaments made of old Christmas cards

angel ornaments made of old Christmas cards

Gift Toppers And Cards

You can make some pieces to give them again to your friends and family: gift toppers or new cards. The idea is easy: cut out some trees of cards and place them on the gifts, or you can give your gift toppers any other shape. You can also make new Christmas cards of old ones – take some cardboard as a base and decorate the cards with various parts and cutouts of other cards. Add sparkles, rhinestones and other details to make your cards super special.

dress up plain wrapping paper with colorful trees of Christmas cards

dress up plain wrapping paper with colorful trees of Christmas cards

don't buy gift tags, just make them of cards and attach strings

don’t buy gift tags, just make them of cards and attach strings

gift tags can be made of old Christmas cards

gift tags can be made of old Christmas cards

make new cards using parts of old ones

make new cards using parts of old ones

Other Ideas

There are many more ideas to try: tabletop trees, coasters, snow globes, wreaths, banners and garlands – turn on your imagination and create something really special!

a garland made of yarn rope and old cards

a garland made of yarn rope and old cards

Christmas card banner with red banner

Christmas card banner with red banner

Christmas card shadow box

Christmas card shadow box

Christmas tree of cones made of Christmas cards

Christmas tree of cones made of Christmas cards

coasters made of old Christmas cards

coasters made of old Christmas cards

recyclable banners and garlands for Christmas

recyclable banners and garlands for Christmas

snow globe made of a plastic cup and an old card

snow globe made of a plastic cup and an old card

tabletop Christmas tree made of cards

tabletop Christmas tree made of cards

upcycled Christmas card wreath with red ribbon

upcycled Christmas card wreath with red ribbon

20 Brilliant Ideas To Recycle Old Christmas Cards

Upcycle Ideas for Camping

Camp Hacks for Fire

Fire Starters

Camping hacks - fire starters

Make your own fire starters with laundry lint, toilet rolls and newspaper. Simply stuff the laundry lint into the toilet rolls and wrap with newspaper. Twist the ends, or secure with twine.

Or, you can make a briquette fire starter with an egg carton and charcoal!

Camping hacks - fire starters

Source: Sew Many Ways

Mason Jar Matches

Camping Hacks - Mason Jar Matches

These mason jar matches are a great way to keep your matches visible and dry! Cut the strike pad off the original box and glue it to the mason jar lid or use a piece of sandpaper.

Source: From Like To Love

Camping Hacks for Lighting

Milk Jug Light

Camping hacks - milk jug light

This camping hack is perfect for creating ambient light. Strap a headlamp to a jug of water. You could also reuse milk jugs to create this.

Source: Listorama

Camping Hacks for the Kitchen

Kitchen Organizer

Camping hacks - kitchen organizer

Shoe caddies are great for organizing lots of things. This camping hack is great for keeping your kitchen organized. Keep everything you need visible and ready to use.

Source: Lifehacker

Camping Hacks for Food

Eggs in a Bottle

Camping hacks - eggs in a bottle

Eggs are great for camp breakfast. Mix up your eggs in a bottle at home to save space and save on mess.

Source: Lifehacker

Pancake Batter Bottle

Camping hacks - pancake batter bottle

The pancake batter bottle is another great idea for the camping hacks list. Reuse a bottle that has a nice pour top. Just make sure to thoroughly clean it first. Then mix up your batter and funnel it in.

Source: Wiki How

Spice Boxes

Camping hacks - tic tac spice boxes

This camping hack is genius! Reuse Tic Tac boxes to keep your spices nice and organized. Ask your friends to save their boxes for you and you’ll have a collection in no time!

Or, you can use a pill box for your spices:

Camping hacks - pill box spices

Source: Seattle Sundries

Camping Hacks for Hygiene

Soap Pouch

Camping hacks - soap pouch

This soap pouch is a great way to transport your soap and it doubles as a loofah! You can make several pouches from 1 towel. Make a few and give them as gifts!

Source: Whimsy Love

Pop-up Garbage/Recycling

Camping hacks - garbage/recycling

Have one of those pop-up laundry hampers? Bring it camping! It’s the perfect way to keep your garbage and recycling from spilling all over the place.

Source: Camping Kitchen

Toilet Paper Holder

Camping hacks - toilet paper holder

This camping hack will keep your TP dry and visible. Cut a slit into the side of an empty coffee container. Add a hole at the top and bottom so you can string your container for hanging. Add a roll of toilet paper and feed it through the slit.