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10 ideas to upcycle old junk we want to try right now

Published 17:48 25 May 2015 BST

Updated 15:49 7 Jun 2016 BST

Sophie White
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1. Shelves and ladders: Create a rustic industrial look by mounting an old ladder in the corner of a room to store books. 1. Shelves and ladders: Create a rustic industrial look by mounting an old ladder in the corner of a room to store books. via Etsy 2. Get shirty: Repurpose an old shirts of dad's for a cute toddler dress. 2. Get shirty: Repurpose an old shirt of dad's for a cute toddler dress. Via Reddit 3. Collapsible shelves: Hang plain folding chairs in the bedroom or hall for a creative storage solution. 3. Collapsable shelves: Hang plain folding chairs in the bedroom or hall for a creative storage solution. Via Yiconglu 4. Lightbulb moment: These delicate vases made from repurposed lightbulbs have an ethereal beauty. 4. Lightbulb moment: These delicate vases made from repurposed lightbulbs have an ethereal beauty. Via Mod Vintage Life 5. For the birds: A vintage-style dust pan makes an unusual bird feeder. 5. For the birds: A vintage-style dust pan makes an unusual bird feeder. 6. Save the walls from budding DaVincis: A roll of butcher paper and an old frame will inspire burgeoning artists and hopefully spare the walls. 6. Save the walls from budding DaVincis: A roll of butcher paper and an old frame will inspire burgeoning artists and hopefully spare the walls. Via Reddit 7. Paint chip off the old block: If disorganisation runs in your family, you need this awesome organiser. Perfect for planning a packed family schedule every month. 7. Paint chip off the old block: If disorganisation runs in your family, you need this awesome organiser. Perfect for planning a packed family schedule every month. Via Cheltenham Road 8. In the frame: Necklaces always in a knot? Can't find the match of your favourite earrings? This hessian-backed wooden frame will keep you chic and neat. 8. In the frame: Necklaces always in a knot? Can't find the match of your favourite earrings? This hessian-backed wooden frame will keep you chic and neat. 9.Something old, something new, something borrowed and something upcycled Use the pages of old books to create vintage-inspired paper garlands and wedding decorations. 9.Something old, something new, something borrowed and something upcycled Use the pages of old books to create vintage-inspired paper garlands and wedding decorations. Via Project Wedding 10. Drawer with more: Give old drawers new life by mounting them as wall cabinets. 10. Drawer with more: Give old drawers new life by mounting them as wall cabinets. Via Better Homes & Garden

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