Upcycled Design Lab Blog

Upcycled Junk Mail Seed Bouquets Tutorial

What do you get when you mix a little old house paint and some junk mail? Well gift seed bouquets of course. Everybody knows that. Right? Ok the truth is you have to have your brian wired some strange and convoluted way to think up such a thing but I know I am not the only one with this slightly off center disposition. Because thankfully I have you. And if you are reading this than chances are you think a little out on the edges like me. :-) Step 1 - Collect your painting supplies and your junk mail. Step... Read more →

Upcycled - Faux Bao Bao Bag

Greetings from cold and snowy Colorado. AArgghhh! But on to happier topics. Have you heard of Issey Miyake Bao Bao Bags? They are a little out of my price range but I came across this video on how to make one so I thought I would give it a go using upcycled materials of course. I have a few in process pictures and tips from my own experience but I recommend the video if you want a thorough tutorial. I started with a leftover piece of black chiffon and a pair of gold pleather pants that I had purchased to... Read more →