Upcycle Repurpose Teapots Coffee Pots Cups Saucers

 Upcycle Repurpose Teapots Coffee Pots Cups and Saucers

Hi, and Welcome to LilacsNDreams! Teapots, Coffee Pots, Cups and Saucers have collected over time. In your home, inherited, found while thrifting, etc. You have used them, decorated with them, some are from broken sets, lonely pieces, and now what do you do with what you have? Upcycle and Repurpose them! There are some fun ways that you can craft, and create with these pieces. Some fabulous uses for them that go beyond the kitchen. Below are just a few ideas of what has been repurposed with teapots, cups, and saucers. Indoor, and outdoor uses.

Simple alternative is to use a smaller decorative teapot as a tissue dispenser. You could always use an older piece that maybe needs some painting, or maybe decoupage done to the exterior of the pot too. Do what makes you happy. Remember no rules with crafting. This picture was found on Pinterest, Cecilia: My Thrift Store Addiction.  Teapot Tissue Dispenser

How cute! Use some vintage, or extra Tea Cups, and their saucers to make candle holders. You could make some cute different pin cushions too. These 2 pictures were found on google by Wonderful DIY

Check them out with some of their creations they did with pieces.

Another really neat thing to make with teapots, coffee pots, cups and saucers are bird feeders. Different waterfalls could be made also. Here is a picture showing the pieces as bird feeders. Cute, decorative, and a little charm added to your yard. I found this picture on X what use to be twitter. Her name is Crystal Hope @CrystalHope1979.

It can be overwhelming with the creativity, and possibilities that can be done. Yet, so enjoyable too! When thrifting sometimes you see unwanted pieces, some missing a lid, got a little ugly from time, are unwanted, and you know in some way they can be revived with a new life given to them. So, bring it home, and find some creative life to give it. Don’t forget that you might have some items sitting around home that could be used too. Remember, for those who don’t have the creative bug to do this there are others who create these items. Check with Google to find some, look on Facebook Marketplace, check Etsy or EBay, and have a look at Amazon too. 

While out thrifting, yard sales, and junking you have some creative ideas to keep in mind too. Fill your own home decor with it, gift giving, or for you to sell. Have fun with it! 

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Vintage Bridal Bouquet Necklace Brooch Jewelry Repurposed

 

Vintage Bridal Bouquet Necklace Brooch Jewelry Repurposed

Hi! Welcome to LilacsNDreams! Vintage jewelry, vintage necklaces, vintage brooches, vintage earrings, and Bling…who doesn’t like this, right? When searching the internet you can see all kinds of vintage jewelry being offered, the jewelry is being displayed, and you will also see jewelry pieces that are used in many ways. For those who have vintage jewelry some are missing a stone, missing a pearl/bead, is broken, and dismembered in some way. Yet, they hang onto them not wanting to let go. Some people have done some amazing creative things with repurposing, and upcycling these pieces of the past. 

One thing found using vintage, and memorable jewelry is the making of bridal bouquets. How precious to be able to hold your grandmother, or maybe your mother near by. Having the repurposed bouquet can now serve as a sentimental keepsake. Something that you can cherish for years to come. It can be passed on through generations with each owner adding a favorite jewelry piece of theirs. How precious!

These 2 pictures above came from Bidziuhandmade.com  Gorgeous, precious, and timely bouquets that they show. 

Look at how all the different jewels were added to this making an adorable one of a kind tree. So precious don’t you think? This picture was found at Pinterest  by Posy & Flote. 

Here is a precious picture frame that was upcycled. Different pieces of jewelry used like maybe a single earring, some pieces might get dismantled a bit to create what was wanted, and don’t forget to use an old watch face too. PandaHall.com  is where this picture was found from.

LOVE this heart that was made using different pieces of jewelry, and many different loose pieces from vintage jewelry too. Just adorable! Pinterest  this was from Mimi Penguin at Pinterest. Many things are shared at Pinterest.

I soo loved how this was put together too. This rhinestone vintage garden was done by JDs Vintage Vibes You can find this offered in their shop at Etsy. 

Many ideas, and things can be done with vintage jewelry, costume jewelry, maybe you have some precious pieces you want to do something with too. Some ideas were shared here to help you with what to maybe consider in reusing pieces you have, some you inherited, some found, or helping someone else too.   I like “bling” myself, and I hope you might be sparked with some creative ideas yourself. Reminder there are people you can find to make things for you if you feel more comfortable with that too. 

Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams everyone. Have a wonderful “bling full” day. Take care, and see you again soon.

Upcycle Repurpose Restyle Plain Bookshelf to China Cabinet

 

Upcycle Repurpose Restyle Plain Bookshelf to China Cabinet

Hi! Welcome to LilacsNDreams! I have something to share I had seen a long time ago. I am sharing it now because it still applies to things that creators are still doing today. The post comes from Crafty Nest and she did this October 16, 2012. An old bookshelf that had been moved from room to room. Just couldn't decide on a place to use it, hang it, but didn’t really want to get rid of it. At the same time she was looking for a china cabinet to put in a spot she had for that. See below the pictures of before, after, and some instructions with it. If you wish to see it better on her site please visit her there, and ask her questions you may have too. 

Before picture of how bookshelf looked

This is the after picture showing the formation from the bookshelf to the china stand

Pictures below here are visuals to the instructions she shared for this process. 

Is this not lovely what she did, and like WOW! One of them moments of “who would have guessed” right? Beautiful!

I hope you enjoyed this DIY transformation of this bookshelf that’s been shared. Remember, you can see this fully at Crafty Nest , and it’s from her October 12, 2012 posting. I hope that this will help you, and again inspire you with pieces you have, or maybe some things to look for to work with. Upcycle, Repurpose, Recycle, Restyle, and Reimagine are some of the trends still for today. 

Thanks so much for sharing your time with LilacsNDreams, and hope to see you visit again soon. Take care till the next time. . . . .