MahkaCrafts Plastic Bag Creations

Many thanks to reader Annika for sending her recycled plastic bag ideas my way. For some time she has been repurposing plastic bags into knitting and crocheting projects and just recently has begun to fuse bags together to create new bags, like these adorable pouches. Annika says she primarily uses the bags her newspaper comes in as well as common shopping bags. Read her blog at MahkaCrafts.blogspot.com. Or shop her Etsy store at MahkaCrafts.etsy.com.

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Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? Plastic bags are from the same source as all plastic: crude oil. So what is wrong with crude oil? The manufacturing process emits considerable amounts of pollution, and the product is not biodegradable. On land, plastic bags are one of the most common types of litter worldwide. As plastic bags are lightweight and float easily, this means they can travel long distances when picked up by the wind this includes landing in the ocean. Then wildlife gets tangled or ingests the bags, both in the sea and on land. Make a difference and make your own shopping grocery bags. Have plastic bags you need to re-use? Consider making these DIY upcycled plastic bag crafts.

Old chairs: they’ve been sat on, stacked in the garage, and maybe even left curbside more times than we’d like to admit. But before you toss that creaky seat or worn-out dining chair, take a look at these incredibly clever and creative ways to give them a second life. Whether you’re working with a full chair, a lone backrest, or even just a few spindles, there’s no shortage of crafty potential hiding in those curves and corners.

From charming garden planters to practical storage solutions, old chairs can be transformed into stunning home décor with just a little DIY love. Some ideas keep the original function of the chair in mind—like converting it into a stylish French-style bench or an elegant dog feeding station. Others think completely outside the box: imagine turning chair backs into towel racks or photo hangers, or using spindles to create whimsical wind chimes that add charm to any porch or patio.

You’ll also discover ways to use parts of the chair in unexpected and useful ways—such as turning legs into coat hooks, backs into earring displays, or full frames into scarf racks and chalkboards. It’s the ultimate reminder that even the most forgotten furniture can be reimagined into something beautiful.

Whether you’re a hardcore upcycler, a casual weekend DIYer, or someone who just hates to see good wood go to waste, these 25 chair makeovers will have you scanning thrift stores and garage sales for your next creative fix. You might even start hoarding broken chairs on purpose—because let’s be honest, there’s something magical about turning trash into treasure with your own two hands.

Ready to give that old chair new life? Dive into the full list of inspiring transformations and get ready to sit back (pun intended) and enjoy the results of your repurposed brilliance.

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