Archives for February 2010

A fun mug lamp

On: Sunday, February 28, 2010

If for any reason you don't need your old cup for mug, there is one fun way to recycle them: create a fun lamp (or even a chandelier) using them (I am not sure how difficult it is to make this but definitely looks like fun!)

mug lamp

Magazine Paper Photo Frame

On: Saturday, February 27, 2010

We'v seen already two cool things you can do my simply grabbing colorful magazine paper and doing some fun with it: magazine bowl and magazine paper hotpad.

Here's one more brilliant idea: a magazine paper photo frame. One more reason to never throw your old magazines away:

Magazine Paper Photo Frame

Recycle Anything Into Clocks

On: Thursday, February 25, 2010

What a bright idea: you can make your interior design unforgettable. Just look around and recycle anything you see into some stylish wall clock!

You can fit it into any design: all you need is just a bit of creativity. Inspiring, isn't it?

Recycle Anything Into Clocks

Old Keyboard to Decorate Your T-Shirt

On: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

If you have a son, this is just a genius idea: grab keys from his old keyboard and decorate his t-shirt using them.

I am sure this will be the great present he will appreciate:

Keyboard T-shirt

Candy Wrappers Purse

On: Monday, February 22, 2010

We have already seen a bag made of recycled candy wrappers. Here's another one: it seems a bit easier to create.

I really like the way ti looks like:

Candy Wrappers Purse

Plastic Straw Photo Frame

On: Monday, February 15, 2010

Who knew used drinking straws are such useful things! Today's one is just plain cute: a photo frame made of plastic straws.

Plastic Straw Photo Frame

Related DIY projects: drinking straw table lamp, drinking straw floor lamp, drinking straw chair, and drinking straw light.

Drinking Straw Furniture

On: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Do you like drinking through a straw? You don't need to throw those used straws to trash. Because you can make plenty of cool things using them!

And on top of all, most of drinking straw gadgets look plain awesome (I mean it!) Take thisdrinking straw live light, drinking straw chair and this drinking straw furniture:

Drinking straw furniture

Beer Bottle Cap Table

On: Thursday, February 11, 2010

We've seen a few cool gadgets for beer lovers: beer bottles chair and beer bottle coffee table (with them drinking beer is even more fun!). Today's project is one of the coolest (may I say even stylish).

Beer Bottle Cap Table

This also will be a great motivation for you to try different beer manufactures: this way the caps will be different and your table will be even cooler!

Pop Tabs Jewelry

On: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

While we've seen quite a few DIY gadgets made of pop tabs (surprisingly by the way): like pop tabs belt and pop tabs lamp and pop tabs handbag, most of them required some effort and well, skill. This one is for those who don't have either time or the skill: Pop Tabs Jewelry.

I guess with some creativity you'll be able to create something even cuter:

Pop Tabs Jewelry

Readers' Inspiration: Yogurt Container Cookie Cutter

On: Tuesday, February 9, 2010


Our very awesome reader D'angelo has another DIY gadget to pimp your creativity: a heart-shaped cookie-cutter made of a used yogurt container. This can be an awesome gift for your beloved on for Valentine's Day: first, it is hand-made (and so much valuable and appreciated) and secondly, this is practical: "I give you the cutter, you make me the cookie" :)

CD Curtain

On: Monday, February 8, 2010

Today's creation again proves that you can achieve anything with just a bit of creativity (and maybe free time). And this CD curtain doesn't even require much time!

CD Curtain

This should be a nice decoration for the interior design, especially of a designer.

Related DIY gadgets: CD Shower Curtain Holders, CD Photo Frame and CD Candle Holder

Coca-Cola Cap Bracelet

On: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Do you like Coca-Cola? Or maybe any other soft drink with pretty caps? Then don't toss those caps away: collect them and create a nice bracelet (your kids will love it!)

With just a bit creativity you can brainstorm something even more beautiful! Heck, you can get your daughter to draw a draft:

Coca-Cola Cap BraceletAlign Center

Recycled Magazine Paper Hotpad

On: Friday, February 5, 2010

Kitchen gadgets are plenty but we'll never have enough of them, right? This one is both useful and easy to create: magazine paper hotpad.

I am not how long this one last but you can create a few:

Magazine Paper Hotpad

Drinking Straw Live Light

Drinking Straw Live Light

If you liked the previously shared gadgets: drinking straw table lamp, drinking straw floor lamp and drinking straw chair, you will LOVE this one:

the interaction of the material with light is gorgeous, creating a sort of living organism that changes mysteriously to the touch.