I have a big "green" heart, so when I saw the upcycling challenge, I got excited. Although, I never call it upcycling. I call it reusing, reworking, or giving it away. Take something that you might be throwing away/getting rid of and turn it into something usable and maybe even beautiful. I am up for that challenge. I LOVE crafts, I never have time for them anymore! So, this made me stop and get crafty...yay!!!
I decided to fix up my file cabinet. I already use it, it's chock full of files, it's old and a bit battered. Soooo, I decided to get crafty. I used easily removable contact paper to turn it into a cute new cabinet. I did the same thing with some cabinet doors that were very drab.
Here are the before and afters:
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I also had an unused desk sorter that was headed for GoodWill- so I took it to school in the beginning of the year and used it to sort my little bits and pieces. I have it on a cabinet that is too tall for kids.
I needed a pencil holder. Here are the steps I took to make it from a container out of the recycling bin.
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| Out of the recycling bin |
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| Washed and label removed |
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Top cut off to size I desired. Be careful it is not sharp.
If it is use decorative Duck Tape on the top OR fine sanding paper. |
Amy
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