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Upcycle DesignLab
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My mission is to inspire crafters to rethink the things they throw away by sharing unique and creative ways to use these seemingly valueless materials. This channel is about Upcycling unwanted and discarded items, in an endeavor to uncover their hidden value.
I love the creative process of making tangible things with my hands. And truly believe that crafting is therapy. It doesn't have to be expensive and it should be accessible to anyone with the desire to make something.
I enjoy the experimental process of transforming inexpensive and free materials into something new, better and maybe even beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by.
Cindy
#upcycle #upcycled #upcycling #greencrafting #re-purposing #recycling #sustainable #greencrafting
I love the creative process of making tangible things with my hands. And truly believe that crafting is therapy. It doesn't have to be expensive and it should be accessible to anyone with the desire to make something.
I enjoy the experimental process of transforming inexpensive and free materials into something new, better and maybe even beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by.
Cindy
#upcycle #upcycled #upcycling #greencrafting #re-purposing #recycling #sustainable #greencrafting
DIY Space Aged Cat Bed Made From Trash
I love crafting with beer and soda cans, and today, I am sharing my latest crazy space aged cat bed creation made from beer and soda cans and some other recycled materials.
I love providing this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you want to keep this content going, here are some ways to help.
▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️
1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends
2) Visit my Spreadshop store: upcycle-design-lab.myspreadshop.com/all
3) Check out my handmade items for sale on eBay: www.ebay.com/str/Clothesline-Apparel-and-More
4) Consider making a small donation: buymeacoffee.com/upcycledesignlab
5) Watch more content on this channel
6) Check out my favorite items on Amazon:www.amazon.com/shop/upcycledesignlab
Thanks for being a part of my upcycling community.
OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY
*** Three methods for flattening aluminum cans *** ua-cam.com/video/fcl4moWUoqE/v-deo.html
*** How I Break Down Beer and Soda Cans *** ua-cam.com/video/K4lfskYe5Ck/v-deo.html
*** How to make simple soda can tile projects *** ua-cam.com/video/cFrLVOC6amQ/v-deo.html
*** Tips for sewing blanket stitch *** ua-cam.com/video/PSk8qvIg26E/v-deo.html
Chapters:
00:00 Step 1 - Paper Mache'
01:16 Step 2 - Shaping Opening
03:49 Step 3 - Making and Attaching Soda Can Tiles
04:48 Step 4 - Finishing Tiles
05:25 Step 5 - Attaching Base
05:48 Step 6 - T-shirt Pad
▶️ Visit my store www.ebay.com/str/clotheslineapparelandmore/Upcycled-Creations/_i.html?store_cat=39804014012
▶️ Check out my favorite craft supplies in my Amazon store - www.amazon.com/shop/upcycledesignlab
Check out my items on Spreadshop - ua-cam.com/channels/now76NgaDDB2qVJLhwuQcQ.htmlstore
About the UPCYCLE DESIGN LAB: I craft with recycled, repurposed, and unwanted materials. I experiment with trash and recyclables to make them "new" again. If you enjoy reusing, repairing, and re-imagining old items, I hope you will stick around, check out some of my other Upcycling tutorials, and join those of us who are rethinking the things we throw away.
If you enjoy my videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel and don't forget to press the bell, 🔔 like, comment and share.
If you would like to receive my email NEWSLETTER, you can sign up at this link upcycledesignlab.com/welcome/
Happy Upcycling and Thrifty Crafting
Cindy :-)
Advertising Disclosure: Upcycled Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services or by clicking on links posted on this website.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE CRAFT TOOLS FOR UPCYCLING:
Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Kit - amzn.to/3S2EuvH
Single Small Kiln - amzn.to/3HrdPma
Green Creativity Bead Roller - amzn.to/3UbluNa
Cricut Maker - amzn.to/48QH1iy
Draft Top Beer Can Opener - amzn.to/3vx54EQ
#UpcycleDesignLab #UpcyclingIdeas #UpcycledCrafts #ActionTaker #upcycling #UpcycledCrafts #UpcyclingProjects #TrashtoTreasure #UpcyclingTutorial #DIY
I love providing this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you want to keep this content going, here are some ways to help.
▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️
1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends
2) Visit my Spreadshop store: upcycle-design-lab.myspreadshop.com/all
3) Check out my handmade items for sale on eBay: www.ebay.com/str/Clothesline-Apparel-and-More
4) Consider making a small donation: buymeacoffee.com/upcycledesignlab
5) Watch more content on this channel
6) Check out my favorite items on Amazon:www.amazon.com/shop/upcycledesignlab
Thanks for being a part of my upcycling community.
OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY
*** Three methods for flattening aluminum cans *** ua-cam.com/video/fcl4moWUoqE/v-deo.html
*** How I Break Down Beer and Soda Cans *** ua-cam.com/video/K4lfskYe5Ck/v-deo.html
*** How to make simple soda can tile projects *** ua-cam.com/video/cFrLVOC6amQ/v-deo.html
*** Tips for sewing blanket stitch *** ua-cam.com/video/PSk8qvIg26E/v-deo.html
Chapters:
00:00 Step 1 - Paper Mache'
01:16 Step 2 - Shaping Opening
03:49 Step 3 - Making and Attaching Soda Can Tiles
04:48 Step 4 - Finishing Tiles
05:25 Step 5 - Attaching Base
05:48 Step 6 - T-shirt Pad
▶️ Visit my store www.ebay.com/str/clotheslineapparelandmore/Upcycled-Creations/_i.html?store_cat=39804014012
▶️ Check out my favorite craft supplies in my Amazon store - www.amazon.com/shop/upcycledesignlab
Check out my items on Spreadshop - ua-cam.com/channels/now76NgaDDB2qVJLhwuQcQ.htmlstore
About the UPCYCLE DESIGN LAB: I craft with recycled, repurposed, and unwanted materials. I experiment with trash and recyclables to make them "new" again. If you enjoy reusing, repairing, and re-imagining old items, I hope you will stick around, check out some of my other Upcycling tutorials, and join those of us who are rethinking the things we throw away.
If you enjoy my videos, please SUBSCRIBE to this channel and don't forget to press the bell, 🔔 like, comment and share.
If you would like to receive my email NEWSLETTER, you can sign up at this link upcycledesignlab.com/welcome/
Happy Upcycling and Thrifty Crafting
Cindy :-)
Advertising Disclosure: Upcycled Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services or by clicking on links posted on this website.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE CRAFT TOOLS FOR UPCYCLING:
Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Kit - amzn.to/3S2EuvH
Single Small Kiln - amzn.to/3HrdPma
Green Creativity Bead Roller - amzn.to/3UbluNa
Cricut Maker - amzn.to/48QH1iy
Draft Top Beer Can Opener - amzn.to/3vx54EQ
#UpcycleDesignLab #UpcyclingIdeas #UpcycledCrafts #ActionTaker #upcycling #UpcycledCrafts #UpcyclingProjects #TrashtoTreasure #UpcyclingTutorial #DIY
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3 Simple Methods For Removing Print From Soda Cans
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I love crafting with beer and soda cans, and today, I am sharing three ways that you can remove the print from beer and soda cans. I love providing this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you want to keep this content going, here are some ways to help. ▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️ 1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends 2) Visit my Spreadsh...
Can You Flatten Cans With A Flat Iron Hair Straightener?? Viewer Question Answered
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I love crafting with beer and soda cans, and today, I am answering a viewer's question. "Can you use a flat iron to flatten soda cans?" I love providing this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you want to keep this content going, here are some ways to help. ▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️ 1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends 2) Visit my Spr...
Would You Like To Help Shape The Future Of This Channel?
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Hi there, my name is Cindy, and I craft with recycled and repurposed materials. Today, I am asking you for a little help. I need your feedback on the future direction of this channel. So let me know your thoughts. :-) I love providing this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you would like to keep this content going, here are some ways you can help. ▶️ Ways To Support Th...
Recycle Soda Cans Into Fun and Unexpected Aluminum Crafts
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6 Easy Ways To Recycle Soda Cans Into Interesting and Unexpected Aluminum Crafts. Crafting with aluminum beer and soda cans I love providing you with this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you would like to keep this content going, here are some ways you can help. ▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️ 1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends 2) Visi...
The Best 13 DOLLARS I Ever Spent / Green Creativity Paper Bead Roller Review
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Green Creativity Paper Bead Roller - amzn.to/3WJwnqH I love providing you with this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you would like to keep this content going, here are some ways you can help. ▶️ Ways To Support This Channel▶️ 1) Share this content on your social media and with your friends 2) Visit my Spreadshop store: upcycle-design-lab.myspreadshop.com/all 3) Check...
Soda Can Mosaic Gazing Ball Tutorial - Trash To Treasure Yard Art DIY
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Soda Can Mosaic Gazing Ball Tutorial - Trash to Treasure Yard Art DIY For years, I have wanted to make a gazing ball for our yard, and today, I am finally getting around to it with the help of some thrift store items and some colorful soda cans. I love providing you with this free content, but it does take a lot of time and energy. If you would like to keep this content going, here are some way...
6 Ordinary Objects Made Extraordinary With Tiny Soda Can Tiles
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6 Upcycled Projects Made From Soda Can Tiles. Make everyday items extraordinary! I don’t know what it is about soda cans. Well, let’s be honest, more often, it’s beer cans, but that’s not the point. The point is that I really enjoy creating and crafting with aluminum drink cans. They are so easy to transform and manipulate. Because I make so many projects using beer and soda cans, I often have ...
Fast and Fun DIY Fused Glass Garden Markers
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Make these simple DIY fused glass garden markers from Dollar Tree glass or recycle glass fused in your microwave kiln. IF YOU ARE NEW TO FUSING OR MICROWAVE KILNS START HERE. Introduction To Fusing Glass In A Microwave Kiln ua-cam.com/video/dTO0-BiphOM/v-deo.html Trouble Shooting Your Microwave Kiln ua-cam.com/video/WDFY9WEB6s4/v-deo.html Quick Two-Minute Glass Fusing Overview ua-cam.com/video/...
NEW Soda Can Bead Styles - Make beads from Aluminum Cans
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DIY Ball Shaped Cat Bed Cozy Cat Cave
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NEW Fused Glass Earring Designs (Make In A Microwave Kiln)
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I recently discovered a much easier way to flatten these sheets. I have a 70’s era waffle iron with plates you can turn over to create a flat surface for pancakes or grilled cheese and the like. So I use the flat sides of the plates. Once the plates get really hot, it takes less than a minute to flatten a curled sheet. You can put more than one on the surface, but they tend to slide around while curly and I’ve found myself making perfect pleats by accident if I get impatient. But this sure beats every other flattening method because the hot bed is big enough to heat the whole can sheet at one time, no ironing movement needed. You definitely need some reliable tongs to handle the sheets, though.
The one necklace that is simple without the watch backing you could call, Lost Time.🥰
That's a good one. Thanks for watching 😊
Awesome
Thanks 😊
Cannot wait to make this. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. Enjoy the project 😊
i thought the mirrors were amazing.. but could come off as poor quality if they are really thin.. you could mount them on a board to give them more weight.. but they looked amazing.. i think the purse might have been too big.. stuff gets lost at the bottom of a purse like that .. love your ideas
Thanks for your feedback and for watching 🙂
I enjoy this video very much then.
Thanks for watching 😊
I love YOUR WORK!! I've been playing with aluminum cans in projects for 15 plus years. I have learned great tips from you ! Thank you so much !!
I happy you found the information helpful. Thanks for watching 😊
Gonna try and make Varians goggles using this :D
I don't know what that is but have fun. 🙂
@@UpcycleDesignLab ah sorry for like not context, Varian is a character from Tangled The Series(known as Rapunzels Tangled Adventure)
I always have the issue where it all shrinks too much and gets "holes" .....thoughts?
Hi - In my experience the material does always shrink some. But I would try using less heat and a few more layers of plastic. Hope that helps.
I was skeptical, but thinfire fuse paper will change your life!
do NOT try it for inclusions/impressions, though, ask me how I know lol
Thanks I will have to check it out. 🙂
So clever! So many great tips! Thank you
Thanks for watching 😊
😊
Thanks 😊
I love in.
Thanks 😊
And as an added bonus, anyone who touches it, will slice a finger. See, theft proof too!
Amazing! So inspired that you not only made everything yourself but you set it all up alone! Hope your show is fantastic!!
Thanks it was a great experience but a little exhausting. 🙂
They are all wonderful. Like the coloured ones best, but then the silver and gold are great too.❤
Thanks for watching 😊
This so cool!!! Also could do a similar thing for a disco planter!!!
Thanks for watching. Yes you can use these tiles on all kinds of things 🙂
Amazing! ❤
Thank you! 😄
WOW! That's fantastic, futuristic, fabulous and functional!!! It's a gazillion times better than a mosaic pumpkin! It's a beautiful statement piece. Brilliant! Well done! Impressive! Lucky kittys! Now you need to make a house for your dogs!
Thank you so much! The dogs already have a house it's the humans that might need their own space. 🤣🤣🤣
@@UpcycleDesignLab Don't feel bad it's the same way at my house. LOL
I never would have guessed disco ball cat bed. Very cool! Love the idea of the aluminum can tiles. So clever. Your piece turned out awesome! Cheers from FL😺
Thanks so much 😊
This is so cute Cindy! It’s a futuristic disco ball cat bed! Very unique. I dig it! ❤️💜💚
Thanks Paige 😊
That’s awesome!
Thanks 😊
Hi Cindy, I hope you will see my comment & answer. My question is - can I use a flattened soda can as a metal shim in my Cuttlebug embossing/ die cutting machine? I know a sheet is not big enough but I wondered if it would work for die cutting shapes smaller than the flattened sheet. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much. Lisa
Hi Lisa - I'm sorry but I don't know anything about the Cuttlebug machines. I would think you could test out the aluminum as a shim if you don't think it could damage the machine. Sorry I can't be more help.
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love everything. But i do hope you do a video on the butterfly soon. 😊
Thanks for watching. I hope to get to it soon. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
I love it! So awesome!!! 😊 I definitely want to make some of these.
Thanks for watching. 🙂
This is very fun!
Thanks 😊
I’m interested in knowing about the table top you can see at the end.
Hi thanks for watching. Here is the video on the counter top littter box cabinet. ua-cam.com/video/9GI0vYLynfM/v-deo.htmlsi=dfV5Pang-h7tIMq1
@@UpcycleDesignLab Thanks!
I am new to your channel I can not the video for The tiles we can make from cans.
Hi thanks for watching and welcome to my little crafty space. 🙂 Here is the link to the tiny soda can tiles. ua-cam.com/video/cFrLVOC6amQ/v-deo.htmlsi=VyuGtVLsx_GaTleh
Why are you using a crochet hook?
Hi you could twist the bags on any stick but the hook on the crochet hook is used when adding the bag loops together the make the rope longer.
@@UpcycleDesignLab ok thank you
Where can I get that aluminum tape and what is it called?
You can find this tape at home improvement stores or on line I use the Nashua brand but others would probably work too. Here is a link if you want to check it out. amzn.to/4crMayS
I like this one a bite more. I like that its looks fancy. And i am no fancy person at all 😅😂... ❤
Thanks 😊 This one is quite different from the first ball cat bed that I made. I am not sure what the cats think yet. 🤣🤣
@@UpcycleDesignLab 😀 i think they are going to loved it... 🥰❤️😘 Knuff x
Now that's a throw back 70's type disco cat ball bed. Wow! Way cool! 🐾💕🐾
Thanks 😊
THANKS, CINDY!!
Thanks for watching 😊
Looks easy to make. Love the music!
Thanks for watching. It is really easy once you get the hang of it. It's a great way to keep your hands busy while you're watching TV. 🙂
You’re welcome. Busy hands are hands that can’t reach into the candy dish! 😉
I’d be very interested in how it does in the weather.
Me too. 🙂 It has only been outside for a month but it has already survived one of the worst hail storms I can remember. It came through without any damage. Our roof and cars did not fare nearly as well. Thanks for watching.
Love these!
Thanks 😊