Create 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 772 – Patina brass lamps, faux fireflies jar, Anthro metal flowers knock-off, porcelain flower mirror frame, plus more unique repurposed projects to make!

New Upcycle Ideas 772

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Greetings all!

When you land the best things ever, you put all your plans to a dead halt to accommodate them into your life! Two arbours covered with full grown vines now beautify my yard!

Reclaimed wood walkway, garden-themed

 

How to make a reclaimed wood garden-themed walkway

I just got the vines into the ground, so now the real fun begins with umpteen garden projects surrounding them, such as replacing the wood on my garden-themed walkway. It’s lasted 2 years, however the top boards are looking tired, so a new look is overdue! 

I didn’t have time to showcase them into a blog post quite yet, but I will next week! If you wish to peek at all the excitement, check out Arbours on Instagram highlights HERE.

Because of the gardening adventures, I haven’t even worked in my newly decorated downstairs office this past week yet! I’m flicking on the computer for the first time today, will get cozy with a coffee and maybe be entertained with some music by Alexa and get going!

Do you have an Alexa playing device? ( I think they are called Echos…) We picked one up from someone giving it away, and have been happily enjoying it/her ever since! It’s so nice to simply and hands-free request a recipe conversion, play my favorite radio station, or the most used… request my son’s phone to call my phone so I can find the thing. Heh… Best. Device. Ever. Ours is a cylinder the size of a soda can, so it isn’t anything fancy, but sure gets the job done!

Now that we’ve caught up, let’s check out these unique features from last week’s party, then get onto the new additions!

Upcycle Project features from last week’s party

Please visit the projects to pin from the original sources!

Faux green patina covered brass lamps

 

Green patina lamps by Creative Moments

Would you believe these thrift store found lamp bases started as outdated brass?! The lamps now adorn a stunning aged patina that resembles the real deal by using a special paint kit to achieve this look. Aren’t they cool?!

Create a glowy faux fireflies jar

 

Faux fireflies jar by Studio 27 By Jennifer Adams

We don’t have fireflies on Canada’s West Coast, so suffice it to say, I have never yet witnessed a real fire fly in action. So this charming faux fireflies in a jar idea intrigued me! Illuminaries are so fun during summer, so why not theme it for the outdoors? Learn how to get this outstanding glowy effect in this post! I want to make one too!

Craft metal flowers for this Anthro knock-off

 

Anthro knock-off metal flowers by Little Vintage Cottage

If you’ve ever been mesmerized by Anthropologie’s whimsical storefront window displays or what they sell, you’ll appreciate this project! These beautiful metal flowers are an Anthro knock-off, using a standard supply you have in your recycle bin! I kid you not. This is a really well-presented tutorial if you’re up to the challenge to make these beautiful everlasting metal flowers!

Frame a mirror with repurposed porcelain flowers

 

Porcelain flower mirror frame by Jeanne Selep Imaging

You may want to start collecting porcelain flowers you see on dishware and home decor items, once you fully appreciate this gorgeous flower framed mirror! My goodness… this collection of porcelain flowers certainly makes this mirror frame a total stand-out! This is an especially great project if you have a few imperfect flowers you can hide with other better ones. Come on over for a look at the total mirror, along with full details how to cover something of your own!

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