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4 DIY ideas for upcycling common household items
Craft ing is a wonderful way to
old decorative salt or pepper shakers.
Simply dab a bit of adhesive on the
item, then press into the box for 30
seconds to seal. It's the perfect gift for
the little princess in your life.
A BIRD FEEDER
TO TWEET ABOUT
One of Wulf's favorite projects is
creating an eye-catching bird feeder
made from an old saucer and teacup.
It's a way to repurpose old dishes that
you no longer use, while also bringing
some whimsy to the backyard. Simply
lay the cup on its side on top of the saucer,
and check to see where the cup and
saucer touch. Next, apply the adhesive
to these two areas to set and press together
for 30 seconds. To keep the cup
from rolling as it sets, place two small
items on either side. Aft er it cures for
30 minutes, it will be ready to fi ll with
bird seed and hang.
A MARVELOUS MUG
MAKEOVER
We all have that favorite mug for our
morning coff ee, but with heavy use,
it's easy for the handle to chip or break
in two. Instead of throwing it away,
apply a bit of adhesive to the exposed
ends and press together for 30 seconds.
Your favorite mug is as good as new!
Don't have a favorite mug? Apply word
tiles or other fun accessories to a basic
ceramic mug to create a one-of-a-kind
treasure that you'll look forward to
using each morning. Just be sure to
apply adhesive only to the exterior of
the mug, as many glues are not food
safe, and hand wash your newly created
masterpiece.
Beyond craft ing for fun, use your
newfound craft ing skills to repair other
household items such as fl ower pots
and picture frames. Your fi rst instinct
may be to trash the pieces and shop for
replacements, but by repairing your
items instead of replacing, you can
save signifi cant amounts of money,
as well as hang on to irreplaceable
heirlooms and items with sentimental
value. RapidFuse All Purpose Adhesive
is a cost-effi cient solution, as it
bonds to virtually everything, sets in
30 seconds and fully cures in 30 minutes.
In less time than it takes to fi nd a
replacement, you can be enjoying your
old items once again.
Established 1975
you don't have to be a master craft sman
- to have fun and enjoy the benefi ts.
"A great way to get into craft ing is
by 'upcycling' - bringing new life into
items you already have," said Dinah
Wulf, author and blogger of the website
projects can be done with ordinary
household items and just a dab of glue."
Here are four easy upcycled projects
A CORK CELL PHONE
STAND? WINE-NOT?
Wine corks make excellent craft ing
material, so instead of throwing the
cork away once the bottle is empty, put
it to use by creating a stand for your
smartphone. All that you need for this
cute project are 24 corks and a sturdy,
quick-drying glue like DAP RapidFuse
All Purpose Adhesive.
Start by stacking the corks in a pyramid
of glue to where the corks meet. Press
each bond together for 30 seconds to
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ensure a strong hold. Next, just add
one extra row of corks at the bottom
for the phone to rest on, and repeat
with the adhesive. Allow to cure for
30 minutes. In less than fi ve minutes,
you've created a unique resting place
for your phone that keeps it handy
while you work at your desk or look
up recipes in the kitchen.
A DAZZLING JEWELRY BOX
FOR HIDDEN TREASURES
For an easy, budget-friendly craft ing
project, Wulf recommends scouring
fl ea markets and garage sales for old
ceramic boxes. With a little dressing
up, they make the perfect jewelry
box for you or a young one. Start by
spray-painting the box in your desired
color. Once dry, embellish with
rhinestones or old fi gurines - even
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