Upcycling, or recycling old items to make them useful again is a great way to recycle and up-cycle your home.
Here are 18 creative ways you can create beautiful pieces from those old jeans!
1. DIY denim storage box
You can create this awesome idea by wrapping a storage box made of an old pair of denim shorts or pants with some old jeans cloth. It’s easy!
2. No sew gardening belt made of old pair of jeans
You can turn your old pair of jeans into an innovative garden DIY belt that needs no sewing. All you need are some needles and thread!
3. DIY denim tote garden bag
This little tote bag is a perfect way to show off your personality and style. With its simple design, you can take this adorable piece with ease anywhere!
4. DIY garden chair made with old denim straps and belts
Imagine what it would be like to have a seat so comfortable and unique, your friends will think you bought it at an expensive store.
The design is made from old belts and straps of denim fabric sewn together into one piece that’s woven with care for each individual pattern in order to notate all their textures!
5. Cute DIY blue jean planter
Jean planters are perfect for any garden. They make an amazing decoration and can be artfully arranged in rows or cascading across the landscape, depending on your vision!
6. DIY interesting jean planters with guitar
You’ll have passersby stopping in their tracks with this seating nook! The guitar placed near the leg of one jean planter gives it an extra touch.
7. Fun DIY light and dark denim planters placed on a garden bench
The jeans planters on the image look quite impressive and have been crafted to resemble youngsters sitting cross legged over a garden bench, chatting about their day.
8. DIY jeans back pocket hanging planter
This small hanging planter is the perfect accessory for any space. For indoor or outdoor use, it can be hung on a wall and stays out of your way when not in use!
9. DIY denim succulent pot cover
If you’re looking for an amazing DIY project, then this is it! The process of reusing old denim pants or shorts and turning them into succulents is so creative.
10. Adorable DIY denim potted plants
The awesome denim potted plants look so lifelike and natural in their little pots.
11. Awesome recycled jeans planters
So cool! These fantastic jean planters are filled with pots so as to add volume inside and then covered in flowers.
12. DIY jeans garden apron
Create a garden apron using old denim that you might have sitting in your closet! No need to spend money on an expensive one.
13. DIY denim knee pads for gardening
Gardening is all about digging, planting and maintaining. So why not turn your old jeans into comfy knee pads for when you getting dirty in the garden?
14. DIY denim covered stump planter
If your jeans have faded, don’t throw them away. Instead of discarding the garment altogether consider layering up sacred trees and starting a garden patch!
15. DIY recycled denim frost cover for plants
Who says old jeans are just for fashion? You can also use them to craft DIY frost covers that will keep your house safe and sound. Fashioned out of these humble fabric, the coverlet becomes one awesome project!
16. DIY jeans pot covers
Why not use different coloured jeans to reflect the moods and seasons?
17. DIY old jean garden quilt
Get creative with your old jeans and make a garden picnic quilt for the kids! It’s easy, and fun to do.
18. DIY balcony garden with jeans planters
The denim planters not only act as cute flower pots, but also offer privacy for your balcony!