Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

7 Ways to Use Your Old Utensils

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If you have an old set of utensils you are getting ready to toss, you may want to wait just a few minutes.  Maybe you’ve found a great collection on a recent trip to the thrift shop, or you are just looking for a fun project to use something out of your “junk” collection.  These 7 ideas are some great ways you can craft with those old cutlery items and stil be left with something beautiful and useful.

Check out these DIY Bird House kits we found on Amazon, perfect for gift giving.

Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book.

 

flowers

1- Garden Cutlery Flowers from Hometalk

eggcup

2- Egg Cup Fork from Make Fun Creating

spoonrainchain

3- Spoon Rain Chain from Birds and Blooms

handles

4- Stamped Spoon Cabinet Handles from Thistle Wood Farms

love

5- Love Sign from House of Hawthornes

ladle

6- Soup Ladle Candle Holder from Lush Home

windchime

7- Wind Chime from What’s The Buzz

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.