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“My Husband Hates It”: 85 Of The Most Impressive And Creative Examples Of Upcycling (New Pics)
Art & Design,HobbiesJUN 30, 2026

“My Husband Hates It”: 85 Of The Most Impressive And Creative Examples Of Upcycling (New Pics)

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Reduce, reuse, recycle. We’ve heard it time and time again, but reducing and recycling tend to come more naturally than reusing for many people. So if you’re wondering what to do with the 15 empty Mason jars in your cupboard or that random fabric that you found at a thrift store, you’ve come to the right place, pandas.
We visited the Upcycling subreddit and compiled a list of the community’s most brilliant creations below. These photos really prove that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so we hope that they inspire you to start transforming your own belongings! Enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote the pics that impress you the most.

#41 Thrifted Charity Shop Ornaments And Turned Them Into A Spooky Halloween Village

A before-and-after of a miniature house figurine, repurposed into a Halloween decoration, made out of things that would've been thrown away.
23points

#42 I Made A Jason Voorhees Mask From An Air Jordan 1

A Nike sneaker is transformed into a mask, repurposed from things that would've been thrown away.
23points

#43 New Life To Old Jacket!

The back of a black leather jacket with an elaborate painting of a figure floating in water surrounded by greenery, made out of things that would have been thrown away.
23points

#44 Barbie Malibu Dream House To Bird House

A split image showing a pink toy dollhouse above a white miniature dollhouse, things people made out of things that would have been thrown away.
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23points

#45 The Dog Jacket Is Officially For Sale. It Took Me Forever To Make And I’m Pumped About How It Turned Out

A denim jacket adorned with numerous cartoon dog characters, showcasing things people made out of things that would've been thrown away.
23points

#46 Tunisian Crochet With Teabag Strings

Knitting project with cream yarn showing recycled knitting techniques
22points

#47 Turned Two Pairs Of Thrifted Pants That Didn’t Fit Into One Pair!

A person wearing wide-leg pants with yellow plaid and ripped black fabric, made out of things thrown away.
22points

#48 I Upcycled A Painting Of Me As A Baby

A framed painting depicts a baby with a mustache, holding a martini and cigar, made from things that would've been thrown away.
22points

#49 I Sewed Backpack From Jeans - The Strongest Eco-Fabric

Woman wearing a denim backpack made out of unexpected things that would've been thrown away
22points

#50 I Upcycle Clothes By Hand Drawing Illustrations On Them. How Do You Think This Piece Turned Out?

A jacket with various painted designs, unexpected things made out of things that would've been thrown away.
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22points

#51 A Pair Of $25 Nikes I Turned Into Something That Looks Like A Photoshop Flex

A before and after of a wooden drawer set transformed into Nike and Adidas themed storage boxes.
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22points

#52 Made A Few Ornaments From Some Scrap Bike Chain

Various Christmas ornaments including candy canes, trees, stars, and snowflakes made from bicycle chains, things that would have been thrown away.
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22points

#53 We Make Patchwork Jackets From Old Village Fabrics – Each Piece Tells A Different Story

A woman wearing a colorful, patchwork coat made from things that would have been thrown away, standing in front of corn cobs.
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22points

#54 Made This Dress From A Goodwill Bedsheet!

Woman enjoying a sunny field wearing a floral upcycled dress
21points

#55 My Co-Worker Makes What I Call “Junk Bugs” And I Told Her She Should Sell Them At Craft Shows. I Think They’re Really Cool

A collection of colorful insect figures, representing unexpected things people made out of things that would’ve been thrown away.
21points

#56 I Made These Bags Out Of A Punctured Air Bed

Six unique handmade bags, including shoulder bags and tote bags, repurposed from discarded materials.
It definitely wasn’t the easiest material to sew / embroider, but I wanted to challenge myself and see what I could make from it. Especially, as it was something I would have had to throw away.

I’ve been creating embroidery designs for a while now, and this was my way of experimenting with something completely different.
21points

#57 I Saved An Old Chair Frame With The Power Of Macramé!!

An outdoor chair, newly re-woven with things that would've been thrown away, sits on a wooden deck.
21points

#58 Broom Fits The Sword Holder… It’s Beautiful… My Husband Hates It

Red broom and dustpan hanging on a decorative wooden wall mount, an inventive way things made out of things that would have been thrown away can be displayed.
19points

#59 Jeans That I Don't Wear Have Been Put To Use Again This Time

Creative organizer made from recycled denim pockets, showcasing things made out of things that would have been thrown away.
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#60 A Few Hand Painted Bags I Made Recently. Hope Someone Likes Them!

Three tote bags with whimsical drawings and text, unexpected things made out of things that would've been thrown away.
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