The Ultimate Upcycle Binge! Upcycle Thrifted Ideas for Your Home

The Ultimate Upcycle Binge! Upcycle Thrifted Ideas for Your Home
Ready for an epic upcycle adventure? Buckle up for 3 hours of creative inspiration!
This ultimate upcycle binge dives deep into 68 incredible DIY projects that will transform your thrifted treasures into stunning home decor pieces. From furniture flips to forgotten finds, we'll show you how to breathe new life into anything you can snag at the thrift store.
Get ready to:
Learn budget-friendly upcycling techniques that are easy to follow.
Discover creative ways to repurpose everyday items.
Find inspiration for every room in your home, from the living room to the kitchen.
Unleash your inner DIY master and create unique pieces that reflect your style.
Whether you're a seasoned upcycler or just starting out, this video has something for everyone. So grab your thrifted finds, get ready to binge, and transform your home with these amazing DIY projects!
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[@plauditecives]

I think you are very generous to share the ideas and techniques with which you make money. Many people would not do that.

[@I-serve-you-tea]

True

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad your enjoying ❤️

[@mommyof3758]

This is so true! I have learned so much by watching your videos alone!

[@juliecandaras9049]

Where would i get the recipe fir your chalk paint please. Your channel is so inspiring!​@OurUpcycledLife

[@jeancarlson1859]

@@I-serve-you-tea😊

[@kimberlyobrien132]

Okay, huge observation. You have some of the most important (in my opinion) traits for crafting. You love to upcycle, you're cost conscious, you're talented, and overwhelmingly patient. Your patience in developing your projects and your patience in responding to comments. You just seem to be a really neat and very kind lady. I'm learning more than crafting techniques from you and I'm grateful. Kudos. Continued blessings, dear.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much for the kind words❤️ I appreciate it

[@cherylleatherman5037]

I'll just drop off my "stash" and pick it up when you're done working your magic! 🤭

[@donnabrasher3303]

Wouldn't that be nice . . .

[@rosemariewatz6741]

No, wouldn't that be lovely!!! we would sing all the way home. For those that are a lot younger than me, that was a song Julie Andrews sang I think in the Sound of Music, but it could be Mary Poppins. Anyway, it is a lovely old song and I just could not help but attach it to your response Donna.... hope you don't mind.@@donnabrasher3303

[@OurUpcycledLife]

lol too cute!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh no!!! My stash is already too big!! Hahaha

[@vickyrushton1783]

Me too pleeeese😊

[@genevievemurray7743]

The glass jar with the hole in the bottom is a fly trap. Flys can crawl in any direction but can only fly in straight lines. A mixture of borax, sugar or honey and water is pored into the gully at the bottom of the jar. When the flies land usually at the bottom opening after the luring smell of the water and honey they crawl in and drink the sweet poisonous borax water where they become trapped and can’t fly up or down to escape. It works quite well.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes exactly

[@mindyloper4454]

Eeeeek those little blocks were adorable...i REALLLLY need to order some of those word pages😮😊😮❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@moonpixyart4562]

It is a bug catcher, my aunt had one…..memories ❤

[@mommyof3758]

I really want some ones old bug catcher now! 😂 this lady just works magic to create so much beauty, otherwise I would never be on the lookout for some ones old dead bug stash!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@loumac]

I love when you do the multicoloured chippy paint. I haven’t tried it yet. I need to thrift the right thing to paint up. I think the glass bee hive thing is a wasp catcher.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love the salt wash! My favourite paint technique

[@user-wg4vx1xf4v]

I REALLY like that you do so many projects!! I also love that you give plenty of instructions and product details but move at a speed so that the viewer does not lose interest.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@I-serve-you-tea]

I agree.

[@cloudiadame7099]

Is there anything that you can’t do?!?!? I love that you’re living your best life! TFS!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes! Thank you!

[@heathermontville1702]

So many fun and amazing ideas, techniques and results! Thank you so much! One less item in a landfill is one less item in a landfill!❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@juliacockroft8745]

Really like the green/stone color pitcher vase. You were blessed to find the perfect ‘Oops’ paint and this uniquely shaped vase.

[@mommyof3758]

Exactly! I am so jealous of that paint color for $3! I just bought a similar vase, same sand paint, half this brown color and the top half is a dark blue, from hobby lobby. It was on sale for $12 from $45. I thought I had a deal but now I don’t think so!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melissaemmons8395]

Love all your ideas!! ❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rebornhome]

I absolutely love that burning method and have used it- it is amazing and almost magical

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It really is!

[@donnabrasher3303]

The salt and pepper shakers would be cute with bride and groom photos at the head table or as placecard holders with family/guest pix for each person at a dinner.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh great idea

[@krackerjack57]

I love the lighter one. That is so neat. People love stuff for and about their pets, no matter what their pets are.❤️ That is some of the ugliest paper I’ve ever seen.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

❤️

[@30dayride67]

That burning technique was amazing! I hadn't seen that one before.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love it!

[@lilliales3031]

Super brava ❤

[@TJHope2664]

Thank you so much. I’m enjoying my first video with you. Happy Mother’s Day (this weekend)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome and thanks for watching. Hope you find lots of great content.

[@user-yx3zb3wd9u]

I love your ideas and creations…I don’t think you need a graphic on everything though…😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I agree but on the other hand for selling purposes they always do better ❤️

[@roseconnolly2277]

Thanks for the inspiration. I turned a dead tree into garden markers with your transfer technique using polyacrylic. I had a blast. They turned out great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

How awesome!!

[@janjones4772]

You really have a great imagination,very talented, I just love what you do, my brain and imagination Doesn’t work so well any more, I think it’s just wonderful, your amazing at what you do, I just love the the lamp you did with the fringe, and I really love the wild flowers with the gorgeous frame,so Gorgeous. I just praise your work enough. Everything is gorgeous, Love your work and imagination. Bet your brain works 24 hours a day. Do you sleep well, just kidding, sometimes I wake up at night,grab a piece of paper and start drawing or writing down an idea. I have enjoyed Watching your video so much. Did you say you sell your words ? I’d love to buy a bag full. Looking Forward to watching more from you. Thanks for a wonderful video, Have a Wonderful eventful Weekend. ♥️♥️♥️♥️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I sure do have all my graphics in my Etsy store www.etsy.com/ca/shop/OurUpcycledLife

[@donnabrasher3303]

Thanks for the great ideas! Everyone can apply these techniques to make items their own.❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Absolutely!!

[@krackerjack57]

I love it… Grow Damnit. I had a banana tree just like that. Can’t find it so I used a paper towel holder and some s hooks and made one. Lamp looks 1000 times better.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@LindaR423]

I don't know how in the world you come up with all of these great ideas in each and every video? (This is just a rhetorical question.) I'm just amazed.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad your enjoying ☀️

[@wandanichols1187]

Love all of your artistic ideas.. beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tammythacker608]

love love love all your projects

[@OurUpcycledLife]

😊

[@marikathure1495]

Hi Yolanda! I love your videos and wonderful ideas for arts and crafts❤ Your style is so calm and precise, when you tell, what you are doing in the video. I also found your recipe for the "Most perfekti porcellain dough"💖 I'll truly make these napkin holders and put my old sheets in good use. Thank you so much🍏💚 Greetings from🇫🇮

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@MsMcBell]

Oh, love these! ❤🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much

[@jackieburnett6881]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas!! You can take anything and come up with a masterpiece! Love this video

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@shannonlydon2084]

I have a shelf full of old candle jars, candle holders, mason jars and i've been trying to figure out what to do with the. I watched your mason jar video yesterday, I'm so excited to turn them all into something new. Going to sit down tonight and watch your videos. Love this channel so much : )

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sounds great!

[@marysusa6985]

You are so creative and crafty! Love these, so fun. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@user-dz1yh5qn6g]

Wonderful diys. I enjoy seeing them once again.🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@laurenkey7010]

I just had to say that the lint roller against the coffee pot is a great idea! I must remember it!

[@lisacrafton7485]

Banana hanger is really cute

[@denisecornille6265]

I just found your channel, ty for all your beautiful DIY ideas! Its new to me , love everything

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad to have you here

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Loved all of them, you have great ides! Your very talented love your video's! Thank you so much for teaching and sharing your idea's. hugs Liz 😊💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

@@OurUpcycledLife You're very welcome! 😊

[@dandelion1239]

I would love to say which one is my favorite, but I just can’t do that! That’s because you’ve absolutely made picking just one totally impossible! Soooo many wonderful ideas! You are truly talented & extremely creative! God has blessed you & now you’re blessing all of us by sharing! I can hardly wait to make a bunch of these! Thank you!! 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh thank you!

[@shunawestern9153]

Watched all of this nearly 3hrs long, and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. You did some great creations and have given me some wonderful ideas and techniques to try, so thank you for doing this video, it's proven to be a great help to me. 🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾💖

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisaminglet7229]

Brilliant addition to this journal. The tie down is a very clever way to secure the secret journal.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@deborahoverton7733]

Loved all the projects except the pink on the picture frame.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Love you old school transfer method it works great!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@cassybrouster1781]

I love everything you create ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks appreciate it

[@embellishedessence908]

I think the younger as in millennial generation has more inner strength. They are faced with different emotional challenges and some that are timeless. I see them like emotional suffragettes. They will speak up for themselves. This is not a blanket statement because mental health is not one size fits all. I do admire their strength And as a older woman I wish that that spark had been planted in me.

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

They are whiners who think no one ever experienced challenges before them. They’ve been handed everything by two income parents for far too long! Thanks to working moms.

[@embellishedessence908]

@@user-gw5kb4in6x unfortunately not under my roof. I guess I'm not as financially elevated as you.

[@Brunse61]

This piece was stunning! ❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@vanessaknight7129]

That was so nice of them to send you gifts. Love the patterns and the fabrics are beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too!

[@lumontoya9439]

You’re so talented and your ideas are so creative! I liked all the crafts you did but my favorite was the framed “wildflower” saying! I feel encouraged! You’ve made it seem as though even I could do them! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and yours!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@debilee9557]

AMAZING VIDEO! THANK YOU!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@shannonlydon2084]

i'm obssessed with this channel!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad your enjoying

[@HariniPada]

Love these creative upcycling ideas for home decor! Can't wait to try them out 🌿 #upcyclegoals

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them!

[@shaniaa9287]

You're so creative. You amaze me ❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@IneldaFitte]

Beautiful wildflowers frame. Did you notice how good that splash painted background was behind the frame?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I did

[@jillcrenshaw5173]

You're so talented! I absolutely LOVE the wildflowers frame project!! Stunning!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@user-gz2hq8tc9n]

Love the Lamp it's so cute.😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@larisabakulin1616]

Love, love your ideas and videos! Macrame was unexpected for me 😊😘😘😘

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Kitchen fab upcycle!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@patriciaterranova1074]

I loved the photo frame crackle technique you invented! Super cute. Ty

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-hz2em5zi4o]

New subscriber! Lover your channel!!❤❤❤❤ my fav was the jewerly 📦 box!!!! Love crafting & thrifting!!! Tfs

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome!! Hope you find lots of great content ❤️

[@user-hz2em5zi4o]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thank you

[@janwages8435]

You have wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing. Friend from North Georgia Mountains

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@BrigetteFranklin]

Enjoyed your projects!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyobrien132]

I'm so amazed by all of your knowledge, techniques, and insight! You're great with your tutorials, too! I enjoy watching you so much! It's obvious that what you do brings you much joy!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@BrigetteFranklin]

Your bee hive is a vintage fruit fly catcher

[@BarbaraMathes-ec7uq]

This was my first time watching you, and I loved your video. It's tempting me to check the bins again! ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome!! glad you enjoyed

[@eunycecrowe9651]

❤❤❤awww beautifully designed in your lovely home and time well spent ...thanks for your ideas ❤❤...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@crisr.mendes5823]

Well done and thank you very much for sharing your wonderful ideas with us. 🙏🏼🥰 Love from Portugal ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@geansanders1233]

LOL My grater is already Rusty as It is the first one I Bought ,well in the 70s .I also have the first Flour sifter that I bought way back when .My first Rolling pin was a Bottle ,A Fifth of Vodka LOL ....at the time couldnt aford a Rolling pin so my mother in law gave me the Idea to use a bottle. It worked . Now we can find them for around a dollar at flea markets and such.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@lorioc42]

Beautifully done!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it!

[@nancyingram966]

Maybe I'm not looking in the right place, but where's your recipe for homemade chalk paint in the description? Nice video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you are enjoying Easy DIY Chalk Paint in 3 Steps! Furniture, Walls, Upcycle kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPGk2yumrx3rK8

[@jennygeorge6591]

You're so inspiring and very creative. Thank you!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@TrendingHomeDecorIdeas]

good job

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Just discovered you am binge watching !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome! Hope you find lots of great content

[@lgcushman9154]

Wonderful projects!!! You're so talented and creative!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@lgcushman9154]

@@OurUpcycledLife You're welcome!

[@gracelucas1999]

Awesome ideas ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

80quality wood decor pieces are worth the effort to update

[@brennadoyle879]

#replay

[@JessicasVentures]

Would love to know how you price the items you upcycle! I know that prices very depending on where you are at, but it would be a good guide to go by if you could give some examples of what you price things at 😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Pricing Your DIY Crafts for Sale? Use This Simple Formula! 💰🛍️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHi5aGylgtCGbtU ourupcycledlife.etsy.com/listing/1308602107

[@susanpriddy740]

I wish you would just bring the wood back to life on more of your projects especially when there is woodgrain visible. Please?🙏

[@michelegrigg4952]

The bee hive thing is a wasp trap. It needs a cork or stopper in the top. Add sugar water in the bottim.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes exactly 👍

[@calinbrown517]

Love everything Lol except for the succulent because I happen to be the only person in ALLLLL of the entirety of North America who dislikes them🤦🏻 which of course leaves more for y'all to love! BuUuUuUt AnYwAyS I do love, doing the reverse transfer method but learned that the white glue I tried because I was out of the other annnnnd I'm here to say that there's a difference!😆 My whole design just slid right off the piece right in front of a friend I was just saying that you don't have to buy the expensive stuff.......it was like a slow moving nightmare......yup where I had to eat crow🙄 a giant piece of humble pie😉 Neener neener flavor but LoL we all know, we need those moments to keep life funny, at times when we might take ourselves a little too serious😏 and let's face it 🙃 that's how we find some of our favorite techniques and pieces!!! Through the mistake of" less than perfect" turns out to be some of our best! XOXOXO from Florida CUTIEPATOOTIE 🤗🙏🏼 4 ✌🏻 AlWaYs

[@OurUpcycledLife]

lol!! This made me giggle 🤭 I’ve been in those situations before ! Fake it till ya make it ….❤️

[@carolsimpkins6341]

Hi I've just subscribed to you chanel and you have opened my eyes regarding the printing you have done and how many products you have made I can't not get the stickers for the wording I need as I'm in the UK but now I can print what I like in what font I like so I thank you for that .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad to have you following along and that you found some great content enjoy

[@tammy1317]

@OurUpcycledLife Can you post the link to where you paint on glass jars please?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

How To Paint Glass So It Will Never Chip Or Peel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5yYeKB6l9d3fM0

[@kaycox5555]

Darling, creative and sweet lady! Love your channel - but frankly I cannot input almost 3 hrs at a time. Suggest biting them up say like 4-5 ideas at a time. Believe you would get many many many more hits......LOVE YOUR CREATIVITY! THANK YOU FOR SHARING! YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re enjoying! You can skip around and watch in segments when you have time ❤️

[@sharonjordan7540]

❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@MsLisaBrooks]

I’d like to hear how much you sell the items for and how do people use the little building block signs in their decor?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Pricing Your DIY Crafts for Sale? Use This Simple Formula! 💰🛍️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHi5aGylgtCGbtU

[@ginnygbusch432]

It is a wasp catcher. I have one.

[@Ozdemir-mh1fg]

Hi🎉

[@cindyrose417]

I have thrift purchases piling up in my living room now. I'm not sure if I should thank you for the inspirations or curse you ;-) One thing I'm unsure of, when you print off your laser jet graphic should you use it right away or does it matter if it sits a few days?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can leave it for a time and it will work fine

[@cindyrose417]

@@OurUpcycledLife Than you.

[@deebeckham4754]

Bee glass is a wasp catcher

[@themarshalls4300]

Question…which print is better to transfer onto wood, inkjet or laser printer?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This video will give the answers Inkjet vs. Laser Printer for Image Transfers: Which is Better? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZmUcqqla7iYgdE

[@belsalazar3863]

I enjoy watching each one of your videos, you are so talented. I tried something and it didn't work for me. I painted a set of metal candle holders with primer and when it was dry I spray it with hair spay , then chalk paint, the end result was a mess. I'm sure I did something wrong.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it won’t work with chalk paint has to be acrylic paint

[@marilynnarnold811]

New to your channel. Would the stone type spray paints work on the salt and pepper shakers (maybe with a little dirt thrown in)?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it sure would. I have used that type of spray paint before but it is very pricey.

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Dollar General sells blank nice wooden rolling pens for under $5.00

[@tribfish]

That beehive thing about the 50 minute mark, I found some variations to be priced from a few hundred to a fee thousand dollars depending on age but apparently it was used to catch wasps or flies from what I found.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@lousstylingplace4179]

QUESTION, Hi! Can you add mosiacs on a used stainless bowl or spray paint. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Not done that sorry

[@lousstylingplace4179]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thank you for your answer.

[@user-gw5kb4in6x]

Cute signs brand name toy blocks are larger…

[@loriwilson3948]

How do you dry the flowers and keep so much of their colors?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Some fading will happen but most stay vibrant

[@Chaves_Novo_Quiz]

Wow nice ideas. Just subscriibed.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for subbing!

[@bonnietrant5252]

What title are the labels you used on the canisters with the silver lids on your Etsy

[@OurUpcycledLife]

ourupcycledlife.etsy.com/listing/964630127

[@CJoyArt]

Have you ever tried black paper with white lettering and transferring onto a black piece?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The white will just show up as black from underneath as you can’t print white ink

[@susanpriddy740]

I really liked the wood on the bowl and candlestick. I was so hoping you wouldn't paint it. I think it would've looked beautiful with just a really good coat or two of sealer or varnish. 😢

[@meltemezer9995]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌻🌺🌹🌷