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Repurposed tennis ball swing

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Vintage plastic knitting needles upcycled into bracelets . . . LOVE. (made by Etsy's sewnewthings -- note: some of her bracelets have Bakelite ends)

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Camera lamp -- this pin links to a thorough tutorial, so you can DIY

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We seldom see everyday objects like bottles look this beautiful. Click through for info about New York-based artist Tony Feher and his sculptural installations made from jars, plastic bottles and bags, packing materials, crates, and more. (Coming soon to #Houston, and perhaps to a museum or gallery near you!)

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Coke crate spice racks

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Suitcase shelves

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Vintage suitcases instead of drawers

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Container gardening :)

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Isn't this assemblage of salvaged/found furniture pieces great? Made by Thomas Wold. Photographed by Markham Johnson. thomaswold.blogsp...

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Now this is different: Used pool balls (billiard balls) made into rings.

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Another idea for the garden-related repurposing file: Old metal wheels — look for them at flea markets — wired together to make edging for a planting bed.

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Now here’s something to add to the mix of garden-related repurposing: Garden tools made into a gate.

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Old broken bike wheels make great (and beautiful) trellises for plants.

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Shipping containers are lounging areas (filled with a mix of second-hand furniture), wood pallets form a covered stage (pictured in the background), old crates are new lamps, and empty beer cans are filled with plants -- lots of creative reuse at The Foundry (beer garden), outside the Chicken Scratch restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Click through for additional photos.

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I kind of love this stage / bandshell constructed from pallets. At The Foundry (beer garden) in Dallas, where shipping containers are used as lounging areas (with mismatched second-hand furniture), old crates are new lamps, and empty beer cans are filled with plants. Click through for additional photos.

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Patti Vincent Very cool and inspiring!

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Pallets --> daybed (This pin links to a tutorial, to DIY.)

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Wine bottle --> bird feeder. Post links to tutorial to DIY.

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Repurposed rotisserie chicken containers = windowsill greenhouses

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King Pin that's what i have been using them for =)

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Today’s pallet fix: Pallets repurposed to contain a compost pile. Also: Plastic bottles used as planters. Lots of DIY reuse pictured here!

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Ceiling lights made from salvaged Airbus airplane windows -- made by Paul Coudamy. How’d you like to work in an office outfitted with a set of these lights?!

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Bird house :)

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Today's pallet fix: Pallets made into a deck with a garden. (Bonus: A repurposed barrel!) A potential DIY project for many of us.

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Old toolbox planter

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I like the idea of using worn book covers as canvases for paintings like this artist, Rose Sanderson, does.

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Even if you aren't a fan of cargotecture -- buildings constructed from shipping containers -- who *wouldn't* want to stay in this house in Colorado? Two used shipping containers flank a two-level space that opens onto a deck on the other side. Designed to be off-grid -- generating its own electricity -- with green roofs on the shipping containers, among other green features. What's not to love?

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2 pallets = instant bike rack

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Bottle pieces made into jewelry, by Bottlehood -- www.etsy.com/...

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Pallets — wall mounted and repurposed as planters. ‘Nuff said.

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Gotta say, this mosaic table — with tile inlaid between the wood slats of a pallet — is one of the better-looking pallet-repurposing projects I've seen. Made by Stephane Beauchet.

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Artist Julie Kornblum's globe covered in plastic -- that is, crocheted plarn (yarn made from plastic bags) -- definitely makes a colorful statement about "plastic covering the Earth," doesn't it? Click through to the post for links to tutorials to DIY -- to turn your own plastic bags into yarn, great to use for knitting or crocheting. #EarthDay

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Old bicycle -->> new garden gate!

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GOOD We love this!

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Vintage wooden soda crates repurposed as a combination coffee table/shadow box. To DIY: Attach crates to an old table base, then add a piece of tempered glass on top.

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Brittany VanderMoore What about plexiglass?? I have a glass top table that's broken and think that's the next fix; at least til the kids grow up.

Unconsumption @Brittany VanderMoore -- Seems like plexiglass could work. The idea of using glass came from the DIY Network's post itself. --Molly

Green Issues @Brittany VanderMoore - that's what I was thinking of too!! :-)

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Metal springs . . . the post links to several ideas for repurposing bed springs and larger springs, like truck springs. Some really great rustic looks.

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DIY planter from pallet wood and/or other scrap wood. (This post links to a tutorial.)

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School in rural South Africa built from a used shipping container. (Definitely not an ordinary one-room red schoolhouse!) Pretty fun-looking, isn't it?

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Iron bed headboard repurposed as garden gate!

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Old bike helmets = new planters. Fantastic repurposing. Post links to other ideas for what to do with helmets that are no longer safe to use, plus answers regarding when to replace helmets. (Hat, or helmet, tip to @DoTheGreenThing for this!)

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Unconsumption @Do The Green Thing -- Apologies, my tagging of you in the post doesn't seem to work -- it isn't currently linking to you. Will try again later!

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Gorgeous and simple upcycled candle holder. Love this.

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Why wait until next Easter to reuse plastic Easter eggs -- why not use them today as portable snack carriers or sewing kits, or turn them into bird feeders?

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Florida-based artist Sally Mankus uses old kitchenware, including pot lids and pans, to create mixed-media works.

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Cool vertical gardening idea — repurposing cracked or broken teacups, coffee cups and mugs as planters.

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Have any of you seen something like this before -- a wine barrel turned into a sink?! I kind of like the idea.

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Kathy Lovin So cute! Perfect for the wine cellar (that is, if I had one!).

Unconsumption @Kathy Lovin -- Agreed!

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Jewelry holder made from plastic soda bottles. (Links to a tutorial, if you want to DIY.)

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Weathered spades = garden art

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Unconsumption @Sally Fletcher -- I hope he sees it!

Sally Fletcher lol mispelled his name raymond

Danielle LeBlanc @Ursula E. Oma this reminds me of you :)

Ursula E. @Danielle, I want one

Danielle LeBlanc @Ursula E. I thought you might :) Sorry, I don't have a welder so I can't make you one...

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It's the "best of" Unconsumption -- Easter edition! Links to various Easter-related posts: tips for egg-dyeing using natural materials, DIY baskets from paper, no-waste centerpiece ideas, and more. Eggshell chicken made by the ever-creative Kyle Bean: www.kylebean.co.uk/

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Milk cartons wrapped in scrap fabric = planters

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Paula Thornton Well it's a start to create a 'green room' out on my balcony. Keep 'em coming.

Unconsumption @Paula Thornton -- Will do! I'm a condo-dweller, so I'm definitely a fan of container gardening. :)

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Here’s another simple gardening-related repurposing idea: DIY “watering can” — made from a plastic jug. Heat the end of a needle to make small holes for water to pour through.

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Jules Pieri I am so going to do this.

Unconsumption @Jules Pieri -- Same here.

Geri Pate Brilliant!

Geri Pate Brilliant!

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Cutlery = flowers, garden art

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Jameson Hard Goods LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!

Unconsumption @Jameson Hard Goods -- Same here!

Green Issues and they're washable too!

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For Easter decor, why not make egg planters? After Easter, the plants — eggshells and all — can be planted in soil.

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Wind chimes made from wine bottles -- nice!

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Jessie Turner-Grant I bought my mom-in-law one and it has been really sturdy so far.

Unconsumption @Jessie Turner-Grant -- Thanks for saying so. That's good to know!

Angie Mills For longer life----Don't leave glass wind chimes out in high winds or extreme cold temps.

Unconsumption @Angie Mills -- Good points. Thanks for mentioning!

Raitis Gocentas Might be worth making rings from the thick glass neck part, these wouldn't break for sure.

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