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Our A-Z of things you can upcycle including suggestions on what to turn them into and links to How to Guides. From Armchairs to Zippers!

This bumper list of books about upcycling is the perfect reading list for any committed upcycler, thrifter or furniture flipper. With books covering everything from painted furniture to visible mending, projects for kids and even upcycled technology! Find your next read or the perfect gift for the upcycler in your life!

Ever wondered how to find free furniture and get started transforming it? We’ve got everything you need to get started upcycling!

Follow my Quilt as You Go journey as I try different quilt sampler blocks (all from free patterns) and different quilt as you go methods!

Upcycle My Stuff isn’t just about me and my upcycling projects. I’ve been privileged to collaborate with lots of great bloggers and upcycling professionals to bring you some amazing tutorials that I never would have been able to pull off myself! Here are our regular contributors and where you can find their posts. Charlie Miller …

How I added a DIY toy box seat cushion to my son’s toy box. The same method would work for any hinged blanket box or storage bench seat.

The 24th of June is National Upcycling Day here in the UK. To mark the occasion this is our updated guide answering – What is Upcycling? And what materials can you upcycle? Our comprehensive guide will explain it all and give you links to hands on step by step upcycling tutorials too!

Learn how to flip furniture from professional upcyclers who run their own businesses painting furniture and re-upholstering. Step by step furniture painting guides and information about how to price your finished product.

Learn how to upcycle a cot bed into a garden bench. Save money by transforming something you already own into summery garden furniture! Includes paint recommendations and instructions for the seat covers and ties.

Learn how to create a DIY shadowbox as part of this coffee table makeover tutorial from Marie Webster of Chic and Shabulous. Upcycle your worn and dated coffee table into something fabulous where you can display sentimental items!

Use fabric samples and swatches to make unique and colourful DIY necklace pendants! Step by step tutorial. An easy DIY gift idea you can make in less than 15 minutes!

So I got this lovely tufted headboard when we moved into our new house. Three cats, two kids, and three years later…it wasn’t looking so lovely anymore! So of course I decided I should upcycle it by reupholstering it. But – my husband was adamantly opposed to taking it off the brackets that attach it …

I’m Kristen and I run Upcycle My Stuff. I’m passionate about upcycling and I want to help you feel that way too. I’m also passionate about small businesses and the difference that running one can make in people’s lives. I am a small business owner myself. Below is a video ‘hello’ I recorded for my …

6 ideas to reuse packaging as gift boxes and gift wrap, including step by step instructions and photos. Upcycled gift wrap ideas for all types of gifts!