In 2018, I focused a lot of my efforts into reworking my old artwork/altered projects to give them a new lease of life/reflect my personal style. Here is a round-up of some of my fave upcycled projects in 2018.
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| The basket makeover (tutorial) |
1. The basket makeover.
I've had this basket for like forever and the fabric that used to cover it was showing its age. Once I got rid of the old fabric, I saw potential to decorate it so that it became a showcase in my space instead of merely a storage unit. Now, it serves double duty as eye-candy storage. :)
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| This week's quick paperbag makeover |
2. The quick paper bag makeover.
In 2018, I worked on upcycling the paper bags I've accumulated over the years (as part of retail therapy). It is very satisfying to use up stash and have a gift bag pile all ready for those last-minute gifts. This is one took like 15 minutes.
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| The shoe makeover |
3. The shoe makeover.
These were a comfortable pair of slides but the faux leather was peeling away. Yes, the downside to a hot and humid climate. Nothing some fabric and some bling can't fix! Apparently, fabric prints on shoes are a trend in 2019 so I was ahead in the game! *LOL*
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| Mixed media box inspired by 2018's Pantone Color of the Year - Ultraviolet (a tutorial) |
4. The Sephora fave lip product box.
This became a 2-parter kind of project. First, I painted a mixed media mouth on the box.
Then I added the mouth to a mixed media canvas for a 3D canvas look. :)
6. Making an upcycled gift set.
What's better than upcycling one item? Upcycling two of course. And making them a matching set! *winks*
7. Making a trio of upcycled Christmas gift boxes.
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| The Lazy person's mixed media canvas |
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| The upcycled Pringles can |
5. The upcycled Pringles can.
A super quick and easy project that turned out quite cute! :)
A super quick and easy project that turned out quite cute! :)
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| Decorated box and gift bag for a visiting friend...a tutorial |
What's better than upcycling one item? Upcycling two of course. And making them a matching set! *winks*
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| A quick upcycled Christmas gift box |
I had so much fun decorating one of these boxes because of its unique shape.
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| Two more quick upcycled Christmas gift boxes |
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| The reworked mixed media girl on canvas |
Remember back in 2015 when I started learning how to draw faces? Well, I've certainly come a long way! Hahaha. I prefer my current style soooooo much more!
There you have it. My fave Befores & Afters from 2018. Which one is your fave?
As always, the projects are linked to their original posts if you would look to take a closer look.
5 comments:
These are all fabulous ... but I think my fave is the Christmas boxes and the lips!!!!!!!!
They are all amazing!! Too hard to choose a fav, but if I had to, it's be the lips!! Or the girl on canvas!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
These are all great! I think my favorite is either the shoes or the lips.
I swear you can alter anything! These are so awesome! Love them all, but particularly in awe of those shoes!!!
Wow! Wow! and Wow! I LOVE your upcycled projects. My favorite is the basket, no the Xmas boxes, oh wait my favorite are the slippers, no I can't decide but I'll keep saving all my tins, Pringle containers, cookie boxes etc. Thanks for inspiring my hoarding. LOL!
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