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    Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating, and Fashion: DIY Projects
    Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating, and Fashion: DIY Projects
    Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating, and Fashion: DIY Projects
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    Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating, and Fashion: DIY Projects

    By Pamela Ward

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    There are plenty of benefits to upcycling, but perhaps the most exciting is the endless possibilities that upcycling offers to crafters! Whether you are simply looking for a new hobby or a way to reduce your impact on the planet, upcycling might just be for you!

    "Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion” takes a look at just what upcycling is and what it means to be an upcycler versus a recycler. As you learn more about the upcycling process you will also learn about the benefits to upcycling and how you can make it a part of various areas of your life!

    As you journey through “Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion” you will discover a wide range of upcycling projects that can be gifted, added to your wardrobe and used to decorate your home.

    Forget the books that are filled with boring upcycling projects, “Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion” covers so many varied upcycling projects that you are sure to find plenty to suit your tastes and your needs!

    Inside You Will Learn about:

    • Upcycling versus Recycling
    • The Benefits of Upcycling
    • 15 Upcycling Decorating Ideas
    • 15 Upcycling Fashion Ideas
    • And Much More

    Don’t Delay, Download This Book Today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuava Books
    Release dateJan 31, 2017
    ISBN9781386723431
    Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating, and Fashion: DIY Projects

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      Upcycling DIY Projects - Pamela Ward

      Introduction

      Upcycling is not only a great way to reduce your impact on the environment by reducing your consumption, but it is also a fun and creative way to express yourself. There are so many facets of life that upcycling can be applied to, from fashion to décor to gifting and this book endeavors to share just 45 of the most popular upcycling ideas!

      Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion contains 15 upcycling gift ideas, 15 upcycling fashion ideas and 15 upcycling décor ideas to choose from! So whether you are looking for a new dress or a new tabletop centerpiece, we have just what you are looking for!

      Chapter One: Upcycling

      Upcycling is an increasing trend in today’s society, both as a means to reduce the human impact on the environment and as a way to repurpose usable items. While upcycling is a great hobby, there seems to be some confusion as to what it actually is. In this chapter, we will take a look at everything you need to know to understand the process of upcycling and how it can benefit you!

      In this chapter, you will learn about:

      What is Upcycling?

      Upcycling Versus Recycling

      The Benefits of Upcycling

      What Is Upcycling?

      Upcycling is a method of creatively reusing items that have been discarded to make items that are more valuable or better in quality than the original item. While upcycling is particularly popular in today’s society, it is not a new concept and is one that has been used for generations. While upcycling today has become something of a trend, and an outlet for creativity, generations ago upcycling was utilized out of necessity due to limited economic and material resources.

      So just what can be upcycled? Anything! This is one of the greatest things about upcycling; it can be used to create just about anything from anything! Whether you are working with newspapers, old clothes, wine bottles or tires there are plenty of ways that these items can be repurposed.

      Upcycling Versus Recycling

      So if upcycling involves the reuse of items that have previously been used, what sets it apart from recycling? Upcycling focuses on the reuse and repurposing of items to create something new. In contrast, recycling involves breaking items down into their base materials so that those materials can be used to make something else. Where the items that are made during upcycling are often of more value

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