Ice Dyeing Tutorial – Upcycle Old Clothes with Beautiful Tie-Dye Effects

You know that super satisfying moment when you make something beautiful and save it from going in the trash? That’s the vibe I live for—and honestly, recycled bowl crafts hit that sweet spot perfectly. Whether you’re upcycling old magazines, leftover fabric, broken vinyl records, or even plastic toy animals (yes, really), turning trash into treasure has never looked so good on a shelf or coffee table.

I started making recycled bowls during a rainy weekend when I was stuck at home with a hot glue gun and a guilt-inducing stash of craft leftovers. I figured I’d try a fabric scrap bowl just to feel productive, but before I knew it, I was experimenting with egg cartons, paper mache, and even confetti (it totally works!). Not only did I end up with a bunch of adorable little storage solutions, but my house looked like an Anthropologie knock-off… in the best way.

This roundup is full of creative ways to make bowls using things you probably already have lying around. And here’s the best part: most of these projects are low-cost, kid-friendly, and shockingly therapeutic. There’s something about shaping something with your hands that’s just good for the soul, especially when it’s helping the planet too.

Scrap Fabric Pots

Vinyl LP Record Bowl — CraftBits.com 

DIY Rope Basket – Easy Therapy Craft — CraftBits.com 

Easy Fall Craft Idea: Leaf Bowl — CraftBits.com

Faux Stone Pottery Bowl — CraftBits.com

Paper Mache Bowl – Sunflowers — CraftBits.com

Vinyl LP Record Chip & Dip Bowl — CraftBits.com 

Fabric Bowls: Make a Beautiful DIY Gift with Recycled Fabric!

Magazine Bowls 

Recycled Magazine Bowl – DIY Inspired 

Tutorial: Coiled Magazine Paper Bowls – Frugal Upstate  

Recycled Magazine Page Nesting Bowls! – creative jewish mom 

DIY: Recycled Magazine Bowl 

Balloon Mod-Podge To Halloween Candy Bowl — CraftBits.com

Make Tissue Paper Bowls, Easy, Inexpensive Craft

Easy DIY Paper Mache’ Bowls Jennifer Perkins

Make a storage basket or bowl from fabric scraps & old clothing!

Handmade Scrappy fabric bowls by Kristin Peterson 

Turn an old sheet into a bowl: Blow up a balloon and wrap it with fabric strips

DIY Fall Gold Seashell Holder

 DIY String Bowls – Homey Oh My

DIY Confetti Bowls

Make a Fabric Coil Bowl – We Are Scout

Egg Carton Bowls – How to – Caroline Webley 

egg carton bowl – Felting and Fiber Studio 

https://juliemeasures.com/recycled-blue-jean-bowl/

How To Make An Upcycled Plastic Animal Toy Bowl – HomeJelly

Scrap Fabric Bowls

Plastic Army Men Fruit Bowl : 7 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Egg Carton Paper Mache Bowls Project 

Going Globe-bowl

Trash to Treasure DIY: Repurposed Globe Bowl

Sheet Music Bowl 

Whether you’re looking to tidy up your space, need a thoughtful handmade gift, or just want an excuse to use up those crafting leftovers, these recycled bowl ideas are going to be your new obsession. I mean, who knew an old LP record could become a funky chip bowl? Or that fabric scraps could look so chic?

Personally, I’ve used mine to hold jewelry, snacks, keys, cotton balls in the bathroom—you name it. They’ve even made it into my gift baskets and craft fair booth. And every time someone asks where I got them, I get to proudly say, “Oh, I made it. From trash.”

So grab a balloon, some glue, that crumpled-up magazine you’ve been meaning to recycle, and let’s get crafting. I guarantee you’ll be looking at your recycling bin a little differently after this. If you end up making any of these, tag me—I’d love to see what kind of gorgeous bowls you whip up!