We at Bright Side have collected 20 awesome ideas to breathe new life into old things.
Garden planter
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© claireabellemakes
The time when people used CDs and DVDs for backup has gradually passed by, giving way to digital cloud services. So if you have an empty CD rack lying around collecting dust, transform it into a beautiful garden planter.
Using old T-shirts to crochet a rug
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© molliemakes
If you have a couple of old T-shirts languishing in the back of your closet, don't throw them away. Turn your worn-out tees into a colorful and functional crochet rug! Simply collect a few unused items, and make a bright original rug that will work in almost any room.
Colorful button bowl
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© etsy
Got a lot of old buttons hiding around the house? With a little bit of imagination and effort you can easily turn them into colorful plates for serving fruits, candies, or snacks. Watch this video to learn how to create this original bowl.
Floating cork keychain
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© thekimsixfix
If you like doing water activities or just relaxing by the water, then this simple idea is just for you. Make this original cork keychain, and spend your day fishing, kayaking, or splashing around without worrying that your keys will fall into the water. But remember that it is better to use a glass of water to test your creation first.
Incredibly handy spice containers
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© diyinspired
You can easily repurpose Tic-Tac containers to store anything from garden seeds to paper clips. Just turn on your imagination and start creating! Here, for example, you can find a detailed instruction on how to turn empty Tic-Tac packs into beautiful and functional containers for storing various spices that you need while cooking.
Using an egg carton to store cupcakes
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© pinkpeppermintdesign
Sure, a cupcake carrier made out of an egg carton may sound a bit strange and unappealing, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at the fabulous end result. Just give your cartons a cute coat of paint, add some decorations, and keep those tasty mini muffins, cupcakes, and other sweets snug as a bug.
Decorative paper cup garland lights
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
Every day hundreds of thousands of people put their coffee cup into a recycling bin.
However, we can easily recycle those takeout cups into useful and stylish things. Check out this idea, and think twice before the next time you throw away your coffee cup.
Tabletop with broken plate mosaic
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© juliekfournier
Don't throw away that shattered china or ceramic plate. In fact, broken china fragments and pottery shards can be reused in many different ways. For example, shattered dishes make perfect tiles for creating one-of-a-kind mosaics for decorating your tabletop.
Sewing supplies organizer
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© sewmanyways
Keep your sewing machine needles and other small items organized and at hand by making a pretty organizer out of an empty chocolate box.
Paint tray liner
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© californiapaints
Use this simple trick if you do a lot of painting and hate scrubbing paint off your tray. Just line your paint tray with a plastic garbage bag, and save yourself a good deal of effort cleaning it up.
Awesome idea for gardeners
20 awesome ideas on how to turn regular old trash into treasure
© hardlyhousewives
Old flowerpots are an ideal solution to organize the plants in your garden. Use this simple trick, and you will never forget which plants you put where.
