The art of upcycling

About a year ago, I moved for what seemed like the hundredth time and was tired of lugging around bins and boxes of things that I never used but couldn't seem to part with. I'd been holding onto concert t-shirts that would never be worn again, maternity shirts for whenever the next baby decided to come, and tiny sentimental trinkets that had no place in my home. Rather than let these things collect dust and waste money on new items, I decided to sift through my items and try to find a few to repurpose or "upcycle" my old treasures into new treats.

So what does "upcycling" mean exactly? Well, it can be a variety of things--crafting on a budget, making old things new again, putting seemingly useless items back into the use cycle--take your pick! Whatever your definition of the term is, I hope you find some of my ideas useful!