Upcycling Ideas for Kids

Kids getting bored this Summer?

 Or just looking for a way to get creative?

 Here are some of our favourite ideas for upcycling you can work together on this Summer holiday!

 Let us know if you have any more ideas or any of these you'll be trying!

•  Painted Tin Can Planters: Transform old tin cans into colourful planters by painting them in bright colours and adding fun designs or patterns.

• Painted Rock Monsters: Collect smooth rocks and paint them to resemble funny monsters or animals

• Decorated Picture Frames: Upcycle old picture frames by painting them in bright colours and adding patterns, glitter, or stickers.

• Tin Can Wind Chimes: Paint several tin cans in different colours, attach them to strings, and hang them to make a wind chime.

• Upcycled Wooden Spoons: Paint old wooden spoons with cute faces or patterns and use them as kitchen decor or plant markers.

• Old Shoe Planters: Paint old shoes in fun designs and use them as quirky planters for small plants or herbs.

• Painted Glass Bottle Vases: Turn old glass bottles into colourful vases by painting them and adding embellishments like ribbon or beads.

• Decorated Terracotta Pots: Paint old terracotta pots with fun designs or themes to give your plants a fresh new home.

•  Painted Furniture: Give small pieces of furniture, like stools or side tables, a new life by painting them in bright, playful colours.

•  Upcycled Birdhouses: Find an old birdhouse or make one from scrap wood, then paint it with vibrant colours and patterns.

• Painted Shell Art: Collect seashells and paint them with intricate designs or colours to create unique art pieces.

We can't wait to see what you create!