10 Cute Tips for Upcycled Kitchen Decor

Upcycling is a really big hobby for many people these days. Part of that is due to the years of living under a difficult economy during the financial crisis. But for others, it is just a fun interest they have always enjoyed and continue to do so. There are certainly a lot of blogs and social media posts dedicated to the practice, and thanks to Macklemore, second hand shops are more popular than ever. At least some of what is bought there is sure to end up as part of a project.

To get tips on how to upcycle, such as projects involving kitchen d?cor, sometimes it is best just to look at what people have already made. Here are ten tips from upcycled items around the web, all having to do with kitchens.

1. Kitchen Utensil Chimes

iPhone Stand Made out of Cutlery

Ok, this iPhone stand should made an AWESOME present for your hubby or a boyfriend. You'll have a good laugh over it and the man will surely think of you each time he puts his iPhone in there.

A valuable addition to our collection of DIY iPhone stands and docks!

DIY iPhone Docks and Stands: the Grand Collection

Would you like some iPhone inspiration today? I took some time to collect numerous iPhone stands for you: enjoy!

CD Spindle iPhone Stand

Pencil iPhone Stand

Paper iPhone Dock

We already mentioned it here: DIY iPhone Paper Dock

Cassette Case iPhone Stand

Airplane iPhone Stand

Wooden iPhone Stand

Woodend iPhone Dock

A bit different one:

Eyeglasses iPhoe Stand

Old Phone iPhone Stand

Corks iPhone Stand

Even better than Champagne cork flash drive holder

Paper Clip iPhone Stand

Mentioned here: iPhone Stand Made of a Paper Clip

Large Clip iPhone Stand

Plastic Card iPhone Stand

LEGO iPhone Dock

CD iPhone Dock

(For Fun) Huge Horn iPhone Stand

DIY iPhone LEGO Stand

Many of us used to spend much time building some weird sculptures from LEGO parts. Here's a cool way to re-use those unloved LEGO parts: use them to create a stylish-looking rotating iPhone stand.

This one can actually be used for many various purposes. So next time you check mobile phone reviews, keep this idea in mind.

Also, check out this DIY iPhone dock.

DIY iPhone Paper Dock

We have previously covered a cardboard iPhone dock as well as a geeky iPhone dock made of used CDs and the simplest one: an iPhone stand made of a paper clip.

Here's another iPhone device worth trying: paper iPhone dock. The guide contains the detailed instruction and samples.

How to Make Cardboard iPhone Dock

Geeky gadgets have come up with a cool way to create a cardboard iPhone dock. It won't take you more than 10 minutes actually!

We have designed it so that the iPhone dock cable gives it extra stability, and it is easy to place and remove your iPhone from the dock, just like the real one.

Download – The Cardboard iPhone Dock PDF (pdf)

DIY Headphones Organizer

Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to make any sense of your headphones? My iPhone earbuds are always in a mess and I daily waste time trying to figure them. Here's a great way to keep your headphones organized: Owl Wrap made of laser cutter.

DIY IPhone Dock (Made of CDs)

I am sure you have plenty of used / unwanted CDs at home you don't throw away for no reason.

Here's a way to take advantage of them: a cool iPhone dock: easy and stylish!

iPhone Stand Made of a Paper Clip

Per my experience, that's the easiest way to make an iPhone stand and it works like a charm!