Repurposed Materials Art

A broken CD isn't much good to anyone. Unless you're Sean Avery that is. Because while most of us would just throw them in the trash, the South Africa-born, Australia-based artist turns them into various dazzling animal sculptures. He makes them by gluing CD shards to wire mesh frames shaped like different animals, and as you can see from his iridescent animal kingdom, there seems to be no limit to the types of creatures he can create.

Do your bit for the environment—and your wallet—by making your own Christmas crafts from recycled materials instead of going out to buy something new. Sure, it is the season to be jolly, but it’s also the season to be frugal and mindful of all the trash we create!

Creative ideas in jewelry making, soft soldering, crafts, cooking, and upcycled art and home décor, as well as the upcycled garden.

Save the earth and some money with these 25+ crafts with magazines! These projects allow you to repurpose magazines into other things.

Discover the allure of rustic DIY crafts with these innovative projects featuring rusty nails. Add a hint of industrial elegance to your home decor by repurposing aged metal into functional items and decorative accents. Unleash your inner artist, infusing character and sophistication into everyday materials. Embrace a blend of vintage charm and modern design sensibilities as you transform ordinary nails into extraordinary works of art with unique style.

Use the old junk in your garage you've been meaning to get rid of to make a funky outdoor side table! Unique small patio table inspiration!

You've got scrap metal but don't know what to do with it? Make your own junk art, and you can create easy to hard DIYs.

Enjoy these thrifty trash to treasure repurposed and upcycled vintage junk makeovers. From curbside to pretty home decor; see what you can do with salvaged finds.

These recycling projects are exactly what I needed to get some ideas for updating my home on the cheap. I can't believe how good they look!