Upcycled Design Lab Blog

Upcycled Picture Frame Pet Tribute

Hi All, Sorry for not posting last week. We lost our other kitty last weekend just a few short months after the loss of our first cat and I just wasn't in a very crafty place. My sorrow has ebbed to a dull numbness and life goes on. I am thankful for the companionship of these two little furry creatures over the past 12 plus years and so I made a little shadow box from an old picture frame, some cardboard, aluminum cans, paper beads and a few other kabobbles I had in my craft supplies. Stay calm and keep... Read more →

Upcycled Mini Cork Board and Magazine Woven Basket

What can I say, over the years we have made our way through a few bottles of wine. I have saved most of the corks thinking that at some point I would create the most incredible and inventive upcycled cork project ever. Instead I must humbly offer my take on the wine cork bulletin board. I wanted to try something other than just using the whole cork so I did a little cutting and carving. I played around with the design until I had a pattern that I liked. And then glued the design to a piece of cardboard with... Read more →

Upcycled Mini Spa Altoids Gift Tins / Stocking Stuffer / Party Favors

Hello and welcome. How is your November going? It seems like I just finished my Halloween Costume and now my mind has switched gears to Christmas. It will be here before we know it. But before we get started I want to invite you to this Months Creative Craft Challenge where you can link up you very own upcycled and recycled projects. I would love to see what you have been creating. Also please do check out my co-hosts Alright lets get on with today's project. It's is fast and simple and makes a nice party favor, stocking stuffer or... Read more →

Upcycled Starbucks Frappuccino Bottle to Soap Dispenser

Hello, Thanks for stopping by. Do you like Starbucks Frappiccino's? Well I do and I have always thought that their bottles have a pretty shape, so I have saved a few. For this weeks project I set out to make a soap dispenser for our bathroom. If you have ever removed the label from one of these bottles you will know that the label leaves a very sticky residue on the bottle. The best way I have found to remove this is with a brillo pad and some good old elbow grease. This label is just used for a template.... Read more →