Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Handbags are transformed into stylish wall art

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I believe that a collection of anything can be pretty but when you start out with lovely things the effect of a group of  them is positively stunning.

Such as in this case where the designer at the blog Sassy Trash made this wonderful wall art with black purses, frames and some florals.

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  4. This is so pretty. Went to our local resale shop after i saw this……and found one of these vintage purses! I am soooooo going to do this! Now if i can only find a few more. I even found a vintage frame at the same store! Score! Thanks for the idea.

  6. I am thinking this is a great craft idea for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, she must have a huge stash of those lovely black handbags she has with her all the time. 🙂

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

 

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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.