Upcycled Projects and Crafts from Country Living

Here are just a few of the ideas from Country Living I have listed for you.  You can find out more information by going to their website.

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom.
1. First, measure and mark the center of the jar's lid.
2. Using a 1/2" high-speed steel drill bit (about $10; local hardware store), drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump. We used pumps from old lotion bottles.
3. Fill the jar with liquid soap, screw the lid back on, and insert the pump. You may need to trim the bottom of the pump to fit your jar.

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Crate Shelving

Old blueberry crates — like the six that make up this ruggedly good-looking shelving uni — are the perfect size for displaying and storing Mason jars.
1. Find a pattern/layout you like by arranging the crates on the floor.
2. Mount the crates on a wall, starting with the top row, using a level, anchors, and screws. For each box, drill holes through each of the four corners, then insert anchors into the holes. Holding the box in place so that the holes align, drill screws through the holes to affix the box to the wall.

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A New Direction

Love this idea of using old maps to upcycle these trays

Source: casasugar.com via Shelia on Pinterest

Upcycling Ideas For Stylish Furniture and Interiors

Here's a neat way to upcycle a bicycled to make a vintage-style bathroom:

Source: blog.builddirect.com via Shelia on Pinterest

The Spray Paint Project

Simple way to transform an old wooden tray into something beautiful:

Spray Paint Project

I had an old pine wooden tray, purchased for a previous home that had a country cottage kitchen.

I lightly sanded it, and then used a can of white gloss spray paint to brighten it up. It brings a brighter colour to our Tasmanian Oak coffee table and also provides the perfect space to corral a few accessories. The spray paint cost $2.95 so it was a budget friendly recycling project.

I lined the tray with an old aeronautical map, that was cut to size. I decided against decoupaging it, in case I want to change it around later. The map was ironed to smooth out the creases, and then attahced with masking tape to the bottom of the tray. The map fits in with our travel theme, and the blue/green colours are perfect.

I have added some aqua candle holders, and an Eiffel Tower bottle (purchased from Bed Bath and Table). I am so happy with how it looks. I can't wait until my fabric arrives so I can get started on some soft furnishings.