Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

DIY Recycled Denim Cuffs

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While spring cleaning fever hasn’t hit everyone yet, it seems many people I know are going through their homes and weeding out the items that aren’t necessary or loved.

If you’ve got some jeans you’re tossing out due to improper fit or holes, consider making some of these adorable denim cuffs before the pants end up in the trash. Cathie Filian has an easy to follow tutorial up on her blog, and it seems like you could make a few of these up with a few basic supplies in less than an afternoon!

Looking for more ways to use Recycled Denim in craft projects?

Check out this book featuring 10 other ways to use Denim jeans.

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Add a Splash of Joy to Your Crafts with The Big Book of Happy Crafts

If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.

Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).

What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.

It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.

Shellie