Repurposing can be fun, simple, and cost-effective. Here are a few ideas:

1. Decorate with old cutting boards.

2. Buy clothes and repurpose the fabric for other things. Reupholster old chairs, make pillows, and sew banners!

3. Repurpose belts and make cuff bracelets.

4. Buy mason jars, vases, and glassware for myriad uses—like the 14 we share in this blog article.

5. Felt wool sweaters and use the felted wool to craft. Check out our “Felted Wool Crafts” post for a tutorial.

6. Use pages from old books to make wreaths, art, and wall hangings.

7. Frames come in all shapes and sizes. Mix and match them on your wall or shelf.

8. Find flat baskets and create a gallery wall.

9. Make an embroidery hoop into a wreath.

10. Paint an old framed canvas with chalkboard paint to make your own chalkboard.

11. Rinse the dust off old silk flowers, greenery, and floral picks. Don’t be afraid to cut apart floral arrangements and redo them. Get more tips from “How to Buy and Use Silk Flowers.”

12. Buy a fancy-looking frame and put a mirror inside of it.

13. Make tiered trays out of baskets or plates and candlesticks. Check out the trays one DI shopper made in this video.

14. Thrift an old battery-powered clock and use the mechanism to make a clock out of another item, such as an enamel tray, a plate, or a bushel basket lid.

15. Find a vintage mirror to use as a jewelry tray.

16. Buy books to give away as gifts. Or build your own personal library of used books.

17. Paint old metal filing boxes to use for storing photos, important files, and family history.

18. Find wood craft items to cover with a new coat of paint.

19. Gather fun tea cups, dishes, and plates, and have a tea party with your kids.

20. Buy old beaded jewelry. Cut apart the beads, and restring your own necklaces and bracelets.

Download a fun printable of these ideas to hang on your fridge, share with friends, or use at a Church activity.