Upcycling Tutorials

We’ve all had the sudden urge to spice up our own four walls a little at one time or another. Are gran's preserving jars and old glass vases gathering dust unused in a display case? Is the door still missing a welcome sign and could the bare walls use some paint? Do you find simple flower pots made of monochrome, brown clay rather boring? With a little bit of handicraft and some creative ideas, you can turn your flat into an individual oasis of well-being.
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Creative DIY deco for the home: Inspiration and upcycling handicraft ideas
We’ve all had the sudden urge to spice up our own four walls a little at one time or another. Are gran's preserving jars and old glass vases gathering dust unused in a display case? Is the door still missing a welcome sign and could the bare walls use some paint? Do you find simple flower pots made…
Botanic leaf lanterns
These leafy tea light holders with gold highlights will make your home feel snug, even when it’s cold outside. And they’re really easy to make from FIMO soft. They’ll look beautiful on a table or a windowsill and create a warm, cosy atmosphere.
Botanic Living – beautiful watercolours with ginkgo, pilea and cactus
You don't have to have a private hothouse with real plants to be able to conjure up an urban jungle look in your own home. DIY pictures can bring greenery that is just as pretty to your walls. Create beautiful watercolour images of ginkgo, pilea or cactus using watercolour pencils and a pigment…
DIY plant stands
Want to add a splash of colour to your window ledge? Looking for a new idea for a lovely housewarming gift? Then home-made plant stands are just what you need. You can make these individual, creative pot holders out of FIMO in no time. And you can make them in whatever design you like! Contrast…
Hygge tea light
Say farewell to stress – in the simplest possible way! The world we live in seems to be getting more and more hectic. Hygge counterbalances the stresses of daily life: let your cares take a back seat, enjoy the moment and find your centre again. It’s easy to do with a home-made hygge tea light made…
Upcycling vase in the Pantone Color of the year 2020
Classic blue radiates peace and harmony – just what we all need in these turbulent times. It also stands for optimism and zest for life. Bring these wonderful, positive feelings into your home and conjure up a stylish vase from an old wine bottle and some FIMO soft. In 5 different gradations of the…
Upcycling - DIY flower pot
Now you can transform your seemingly useless old flower pots into a colourful new decoration for your home. Upcycling means you can re-use old items and at the same time give your home a whole new feel. Turn your flower pot into a real eye catcher on your windowsill in just a few steps with little…
Upcycling - DIY vase from old bottles
“Good design is sustainable design!” Give your old milk bottles and juice bottles a lovely makeover and turn them into pretty leather-look flower vases. The FIMO leather‑effect covering makes your new old vase something really special. The perfect upcycling idea for your own individually designed…
Upcycling - Scandi-style vase
Just as soft colours create a sense of calm and tranquillity, white creates a flawless, textured look. Give old jam jars a whole new look with FIMO. Clear lines give them a minimalistic and totally Scandi-style feel. And this DIY home decoration is not only timeless, its white colour means it will…
Upcycling glas storage
Grab a couple of empty pickle jars and design some creative storage. Upcycling makes it fun to make something pretty that’s as good as new from objects that you would probably never use again. Let your creativity run free as you design and label your new old storage jars. Hand lettering is a great…
Botanic Living - DIY embroidery hoop
Nordic charm! Give your home that great Scandi style. It’s more than just simplicity of form and minimalism, it’s also exclusive and individual to you. Create lovely, natural decorations for your home with an embroidery hoop and your enthusiasm for DIY. With fresh flowers and your own hand…