Denim Upcycle - Thrifted Home Decor Challenge

What do you do with your old jeans that don't fit anymore or have holes in them?
Do you donate them? Shove them in the back of the closet never to be seen again?
​Here are 5 useful ways you can re-purpose your old denim.

Thrifted Home Decor Challenge 

Today I have teamed up with a few other awesome bloggers to bring you some ideas on how to upcycle things you have and recreate them for your home, or every day life.
These Ladies have came up with some amazing ideas. 
Katie over at homespunhabits has made an adorable coffee cup hanger to dress up your kitchen wall.

Check out the other bloggers and their ideas as well, all linked below.
Or
search #thriftedhomedecorchalleng on social media.

leave a comment below if you have ever made anything from old jeans, i'd love to hear other ideas!
Hope this inspires you to create something today.

1. Ottoman 

​​Turn your old jeans into an ottoman!
​ Ottomans can be expensive, but this one doesn't have to be.
Out of only two pairs of old denim you could make yourself an ottoman like this.
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You could even stuff it with the scraps you don't use to maximize your savings.
This one is stuffed with bean bag beans to make it a little more firm. 
​Get yours here

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2. Bow tie

​If you haven't heard, the 90's are back.

​Pull off a rustic or retro vibe with this denim
upcycled bow-tie.
If you aren't comfortable sewing,
use a hot glue gun to make this! 
​Also a great homemade gift for a special someone in your life.
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My mom even made all of the bow ties used in my wedding, see here.

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3.Backpack

​Make a cute and original backpack to fit all your needs.
​ Using the pant pockets for actual pockets and the waist band for the back straps,
This is a super economical and useful craft to make out of old jeans.

A how-to tutorial is coming soon

4. No Sew Wall Organizer 

 here is a fast and simple craft you can do,
also requires no sewing!
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​ Cut the pockets out of an old pair of pants and ta-da, you have a 'diy' organizer.
I just used thumb tacks here to hang them on the wall and put a few little art supplies in them.

5. Purse

​​Make a small purse or medicine bag to carry your necessities.
Great for caring cash or cards when going to amusement parks or festivals 
This has been embroider with the Japanese boro Technic. 
My mother made this and can be purchased here. 
Note: This is a unique and there is only one available. 

​Thank you for stopping by, if you want to hop on over to homespunhabits for some coffee cup inspiration you won't be disappointed. 

Homespun Habits
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La Casa De Freja
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Oh So Kel

Ordinary Royalty

Rufus and Henrietta

Sarah Gray

Summer Blaise Blog

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