Create 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 807 – Wall branch Christmas tree, wood candle ledge, fabric scrap tree ornaments, dollar store placemat ornaments, plus more unique repurposed projects to make with supplies you may already have!

New Upcycle Ideas 807

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Greetings all!

This week was a take care of kitty week. My cat was finally able to have her tooth surgery after we successfully got her blood count to where it should be (insulin cat), so it was all hands on deck on her care. Which really means, I didn’t wander from her at all. I swear she didn’t sleep for 2 days due to the anesthetic which did not sit right with me being the mother hen that I am. But all appears to be ok now. I’m so glad she’s becoming her old self after weeks of shaking her head and appearing just ‘off’. What a relief. When my girl sleeps, I rest easy too!

I’ve also spent some time setting up a new email newsletter on a different platform. I delayed it for years because the task is so daunting, but I’m pushing my way through this time because the high price of my current platform is just so expensive. Crossing fingers that we’ll be set to go in hopefully a week or two… it sure is gonna be pretty!

I also brought an older post to life because it was too good NOT to…

DIY Christmas garland ideas – see 50+!

 

50+ DIY Christmas garland ideas with step-by-step tutorials

This post showcases a few of my own favorite upcycled garlands plus 50+ more garland ideas! So if you’d like to add a dash of homespun to your decor, layering a few garlands can look adorable! I plan to scan through the ideas myself to see how I can beef up one of my own.

So with nothing new to show for this week on the blog, let’s party and get inspired with real finished projects (kudos!) with this week’s upcycle project party features from last week’s party… then onto the new linkups! 

New Upcycle Ideas 807 project features

 

Please visit the projects to pin from the original sources!

Wood branch Christmas tree on a wall

 

Wall mounted branch Christmas tree by Sonata Home Design

I’ve always been smitten by these branches turned wall hung Christmas tree and this one is a beauty! Love how the red and green bounces against the woodsy thick branches! Such a cutie… now I just wish I had space on a wall to make one!

DIY fabric scrap Christmas tree ornaments

 

Fabric scrap Christmas tree decorations by Sum of their Stories

But who doesn’t have space for some adorable Christmas tree ornaments handmade from fabric scraps, complete with Christmas message labels! These look so sweet and imagine the possibilities using any scraps you have!

Dollar store placemats into mid century modern ornaments

 

Mid century modern Christmas decor with a dollar store placemat by Homeward Found Decor

Ever browse dollar store placemats wondering what kind of ornaments you can make with them? Me neither! But after you see how gorgeous these Christmas ornaments turned out, you just may! The secret is to imagine all the wonderful shapes you can make out of one placement design… Check out this post to see how!

DIY woodledge Christmas candle holder

 

Woodledge Christmas candle by Steph Creates Things

If you like the idea of creating a candle base to enhance a simple candle, this sweet woodledge style Christmas candle with gold accents on the Christmas trees and platform is a cutie! I love how the wood will cushion the heat of the candle so furniture is protected while offering more stability. Clever! After you visit this tutorial, you’ll be able to dream up lots of ways to customize your own woodledge candle holder! 

What have you upcycled lately? Share your latest in the linkups below!

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Link up your newest upcycles!