Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
I don’t know about you but I keep my fabric scraps. They seem to coming in handy for project just like this cute little three tiered flower pin from the blog Argot. She uses it to dress up a cute apron that has a pocket made from one of the same fabrics.
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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.
Thank you for posting this!
I also keep scrap fabrics and don’t know what to do with it. I have often given away large chunks of fabric I don’t want anymore to craft vendors at places like the Farmer’s Market for free. At least they can reuse it, make it into something cool and make some profit.
But, as for the little bits of fabric, Oy, what a chore. It’s hard to think of something nice and/or useful to do with it other than chuck it in the garbage.
You can use scraps of thin fabric to make greetings cards. I folded A4 pieces of stiff paper into 3 panels and cut out stars and Christmas tree shapes in the middle panel. Then I stuck the fabric scraps on the back of the card to cover the empty shapes. Then I folded back the first panel to cover the rough side, and glued it down. Hey presto, one Christmas card!