Tuesday 5 March 2013

Thrifty Thursday - Upcycling Plastic Containers

So this week I found the coolest (and cutest) thrifty ideas using plastic milk or drink containers.

Starting off simple....

A couple of scoopers
sooper

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Some planters

Vertical Gardener: Inspiration Wednesdays: Recycled Plastic Bottle Planters

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Pencil Storage


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An Easter Nest

CRAFT-WERK: Plastic Milkbottle Recycling

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A vase or two

Dishfunctional Designs: Upcycled Plastic Bottles & Bags: Unique & Beautiful Art

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Now for something a little trickier..........

A handy mobile phone charging station
Plastic Milk bottle Recycling - handy mobile phone recharge station   [www.http://craft-werk.blogspot.com]

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Super cute containers

Dishfunctional Designs: Upcycled Plastic Bottles & Bags: Unique & Beautiful Art

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A cool lunch box
Gallon milk jug magically transformed! Lunch container? How about coloring it or lining it with fabric for a cool clutch? #recycled #reuse #milk jug #simple craft

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A wallet, yes really.

Make a plastic wallet from used milk or juice plastic bottles

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For more ideas check out my Upcycled Plastic ideas Pinterest Board
Happy Upcycling x