Upcycled Archives - The Happenings of Parenthood https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/tag/upcycled/ The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you are experienced, you are unemployed. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:20:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 216286038 How to Make a Hanging Ghost [Easy and Thrifty] https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-hanging-ghost-easy-and-thrifty/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-hanging-ghost-easy-and-thrifty/#respond Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:48:11 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=3457 Searching for a Halloween DIY project that's both easy and thrifty? All you need are a few readily available items and minutes of your time!

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-hanging-ghost-easy-and-thrifty/feed/ 0 3457 How to Make Oogie Boogie from a Creamer Bottle https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-oogie-boogie-from-a-creamer-bottle/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-oogie-boogie-from-a-creamer-bottle/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:12:56 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=3409 Let's explore the beloved classic 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' with a spooky DIY project! We have recreated the iconic character from a coffee creamer bottle.

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-oogie-boogie-from-a-creamer-bottle/feed/ 0 3409 DIY Easy [Day of the Dead] Skull Night Light https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/diy-easy-day-of-the-dead-skull-night-light/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/diy-easy-day-of-the-dead-skull-night-light/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:07:36 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=3239 Looking for an easy and thrifty Halloween craft you can make with your little one? This 'Day of the Dead' skull-themed night light is made from an upcycled protein shake bottle...

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/diy-easy-day-of-the-dead-skull-night-light/feed/ 0 3239 How to Make a [Flamingo] Wind Spinner https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-flamingo-wind-spinner/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-flamingo-wind-spinner/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:11:39 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=2890 Are you searching for a way to repurpose an empty protein shake bottle and bring some grace to your garden? Look no further than Edgar's latest wind spinner!

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-flamingo-wind-spinner/feed/ 0 2890 Make the Ultimate Water Rocket Toy From an Upcycled Container https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/make-the-ultimate-water-rocket-toy-from-an-upcycled-container/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/make-the-ultimate-water-rocket-toy-from-an-upcycled-container/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:35:31 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=2743 Make the coolest water rocket toy by upcycling a plastic bottle. All you need are a few easily accessible items, your little helper, and a few of Edgar's engineering principles.

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/make-the-ultimate-water-rocket-toy-from-an-upcycled-container/feed/ 0 2743 Trash to Treasure: How to Make a ‘Not Your Typical’ Yard Gnome [aka Bottle-rina] https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/trash-to-treasure-how-to-make-a-not-your-typical-yard-gnome-aka-bottle-rina/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/trash-to-treasure-how-to-make-a-not-your-typical-yard-gnome-aka-bottle-rina/#respond Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:11:13 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=2392 Are you looking for a fun upcycling project to spruce up your yard decor? Edgar brings you the stunning bottle-rina yard gnome...

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/trash-to-treasure-how-to-make-a-not-your-typical-yard-gnome-aka-bottle-rina/feed/ 0 2392 One Affordable Easel Stand (for Kids) with Endless Possibilities https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/one-affordable-easel-stand-for-kids-with-endless-possibilities/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/one-affordable-easel-stand-for-kids-with-endless-possibilities/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 20:53:31 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=1535 Are you shocked by the high cost of transparent easels that aren’t even portable? Fear not, as Edgar has come up with a brilliant solution that is easy and affordable!

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/one-affordable-easel-stand-for-kids-with-endless-possibilities/feed/ 0 1535 Parent Hack: How To Make The Ultimate Car Toy Using Two Diaper Boxes https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/parent-hack-how-to-make-the-ultimate-car-toy-using-two-diaper-boxes/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/parent-hack-how-to-make-the-ultimate-car-toy-using-two-diaper-boxes/#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:06:35 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=1043 Do you have a child who could play with cars for hours and make a road from anything? Still in the diaper or pull-up phase? Edgar has a great DIY toy idea for you!

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/parent-hack-how-to-make-the-ultimate-car-toy-using-two-diaper-boxes/feed/ 2 1043 DIY Easy Toy Garden Bed From An Upcycled Diaper Box https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-toy-garden-bed-from-an-upcycled-diaper-box/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-toy-garden-bed-from-an-upcycled-diaper-box/#comments Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:05:38 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=578 Upcycle that diaper box and create a mess-free child’s toy garden bed!

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]]> https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/how-to-make-a-toy-garden-bed-from-an-upcycled-diaper-box/feed/ 3 578 One Affordable DIY Window Bird Feeder that Went Viral Online https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/one-affordable-diy-window-bird-feeder-that-went-viral-online/ https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/one-affordable-diy-window-bird-feeder-that-went-viral-online/#comments Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:48:02 +0000 https://thehappeningsofparenthood.com/?p=320 Do you love birds? This DIY window bird feeder that’s been making waves on TikTok will amaze you. It's easy and affordable! All you need is a costco animal cracker container and some cardboard!

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