23 Brilliant Uses For Old and Broken Junk
Many of us have old and broken junk in our rooms, but instead of throwing them away why not try reviving your unused junk! If you’re a crafty person or you’re just short on money try turning your trash to treasure.
With some unexpected ways to revive your junk like making DIY Bead Magnets out of your unused bracelets, turn your broken guitar cases into trendy shelving or why not try creating some fancy wall art with your broken mirror!
Check out these 23 Brilliant Uses For Old and Broken Junk!
1. DIY Bead Magnets
You don’t have to part with your favorite bracelet, even though it’s in a million pieces.
Learn the steps here.
2. Trophy Wine Bottle Topper
Proof that you are first place in sports, drinking, and creativity.
Get the full tutorial here.
3. Tchotchke Mosaic Mirror
ShineArtsGallery / etsy.com
Instead of keeping your memories in a box in the closet, show them off!
Get inspired by this one on sale.
4. Upcycled Football Cacti Pots
Trash to treasure the green way.
Get the details here.
5. Broken Jewelry Cuff
Lindsey Campbell /hellohydrangea.com
Mix up all those busted baubles into some fresh arm candy.
Check out all the steps here.
6. Piano Table
With a table this stunning, no one needs to know you never took lessons.
Learn to make a coffee table version here.
7. File Cabinet Storage Chest
Haydee Letonja / blog.tttreasure.com
In case you were wondering what spring cleaning looked like, it’s this.
See all the steps to clean up your act here.
8. Hand Chain Bracelet Ring
That lonely earring and broken necklace are reincarnated as your new favorite piece of jewelry.
9. Guitar Case Shelf
JimbosGuitarShelves / etsy.com
The perfect shell to showcase your stuff.
Get inspired by this available-to-buy version.
10. Fork Tine Cheese Markers
Give your forks a classy afterlife.
Check out great examples here.
11. Key Finder Purse Hook
GoGreenVintageStyle / etsy.com
Even those broken flatware handles can get a second life.
See different styles available here.
12. Broken Tea Set Garden Stone
From “oh crap!†to “oh wow!â€
See the steps here.
13. Bike Wheel Pot Rack
Go ahead, and pot a wheelie (see what I did there?)
Learn how to make it here.
14. Bike Chandelier
Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock / boredpanda.com
And if you have more than one old bike laying around, change gears and give them a new life.
Get inspired by this awesome installation here.
15. Broken Mirror Wall Art
Turn seven years of bad luck into something beautiful.
Get to smashing here.
16. Denim Stuffed Animal
Your favorite jeans may have ripped, but they don’t have to stop making you smile.
Get the pattern here.
17. Random Notions Wall Art
Thomas Edison once said, “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.â€
18. Broken Spindle Tabletop Decor
Jeanette Chaney / countrydesignstyle.com
Put it on a base, stick something on top of it, instant rustic decor!
Check out nine other things you can do with them as well.
19. Mosaic Light Switchplate
Flip the switch from crap to crafty!
Have a light bulb moment after checking out this version.
20. Clip-on Earring Wall Art
Perk up your walls with those lonely clip-on earrings at the bottom of your jewelry box.
Check out nine other things to do with them here.
21. Upcycled Golf Club Driver Business Card Holder
Your dad will love this.
Check out different styles to make him proud here.
22. Pillow Case Made from Men’s Shirt
Your favorite cozy flannel shirt can go from your back to your bed.
Learn how to make one here.
23. DIY Dog Bowl Chairs
A wobbly, creaky chair for you, now a functional piece of furniture for your pets. It’s a win-win!
See all the steps here.
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