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10 Great DIY Ideas Using Recycled Denim

July 27, 2015 in DIY & Crafts
Crafts from Recycled Denim

                We all have some old denim jeans lying around that we keep meaning to throw out, especially if they are not good enough to donate. I know I keep some thinking that someday I will make something out of them. Here are 10 great craft/DIY ideas for recycling your old denim into something fresh and fun.
Even though July is over, it is never too late to have a red, white and blue wreath on your door.
Patriotic Wreath
If you have young children, this travel sensory board/quiet book will be great to keep in the car. It would also be great to have while waiting for appointments.
Travel Sensory Board
These denim rosettes are really cute and make a lovely necklace. You could also use them for other crafts if you wanted.
Denim Rosette Necklace
These storage bins made out of your recycled jeans are handy to have in your craft room or any room.
Recycled Denim Bins
Let your kids make these fun flower magnets out of your old jeans. These would make a cute gift for parents or grandparents, too.
Denim Flower Magnets
If you or your kids have a pair of jeans with frayed ends or ripped knees, try repurposing the jeans into some shorts. These have lace on them, but you could use other embellishments, too.
Embellished Denim Shorts
This rag rug made of jeans not only looks great, but will really hold up. Save up old jeans for a while to make this one, as it takes around 9 pairs of denim.
Jean Rag Rug
This denim beaded bracelet is fun to make and share with your friends. Older kids may be able to help, but you can always make one for the younger kids and they will love it!
Denim Beaded Bracelet
For a fun, but useful, project, try these DIY denim coasters.

Denim Coasters
This denim covered pencil can is a great rainy day project for all ages. Recycle an old can and have some useful storage for pencils, scissors, or homework supplies.
Denim Covered Pencil Can
 Discussion:  Have you ever made anything crafty using denim?
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  1. amy@diycandy.com'Amy Anderson says

    July 28, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Thank you so much for including DIY Candy! I will share.

    Reply
  2. mandy22q@gmail.com'Amanda Ripsam says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I am saving this page Bella loves art’s and crafts and she has some jeans she’s out grown there were a few like the purse that I loved and I think Bella would have a fun time doing.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  3. Kristen@theroadtodomestication.com'Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    July 29, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    So fun! I love how versatile denim is! And I LOVE that rosette necklace!

    Reply
  4. pamwattenbarger@yahoo.com'Pam says

    July 29, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    That denim rosette necklace is super cute. I love all these ideas.

    Reply
  5. MikiHope1@Yahoo.com'Michele says

    July 29, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I never thought of re-purposing old jeans!! Some of those articles are really quite cute and even though I am not crafty at all I think even I could make one or two of them.

    Reply
  6. sixtimemom@gmail.com'Jeanine says

    July 29, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    What great ideas! I have lots of denim I could do a ton with. I was going to donate but I’m pretty sure I could come up with some great things thanks to this!

    Reply
  7. massmommie@gmail.com'Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Those are some really great ideas. I especially love that Jean Rag Rug. 🙂

    Reply
  8. lizventuresblog@gmail.com'Liz Mays says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:14 am

    These are really cool idea. I have some old 90s-style denim I could stand to do something with.

    Reply
  9. gingermommyrants@gmail.com'Gingermommy says

    July 30, 2015 at 1:59 am

    We made paper years ago from old denim and it was really cool!

    Reply
  10. jennifer@welovplaytime.com'Jennifer Williams says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:03 am

    I love that wreath. I use jeans to make several things around our house. Both of my boys have jean quilts and they love them – much heavier and warmer than the others I have made.

    Reply
  11. marison459@gmail.com'Theresa says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:29 am

    I have a ton of denim my girls have tore up. I love those little roses. I think I need to make some soon!

    Reply
  12. aprilmims72@yahoo.com'April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:19 am

    I’ve never made anything with denim before but these are all great ideas! I’ll have to start looking around for some old denim.

    Reply
  13. pam@imperfectwomen.com'Pam says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I have never did any type of craft with denim but I love the idea of the denim bags. Those are pretty cool.

    Reply
  14. annb10@rogers.com'Ann Bacciaglia says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    These are fantastic ideas. I love the wreath. It is always fun to recycle things into something beautiful.

    Reply
  15. info@dogvills.com'Dogvills says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    These are great ideas. My daughter made a bag out of her old denim.

    Reply
  16. mburbage@sbcglobal.net'mburbage says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    I made some jean purses from my kid sold jeans! Such a great idea. Love these all, may do a few

    Reply
  17. spiritedlife@gmail.com'April G says

    July 30, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    I love the rug and the wreath. I think denim is a great idea for the 4th of July.

    Reply
  18. cmongetcrafty@gmail.com'Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Wow, there are some really cool things you can do with old denim! I love the covered art can, perfect for a crafty space!

    Reply
  19. lisariosonline@gmail.com'Lisa Rios says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I like all these DIY crafts. The Denim beaded bracelet and Denim flower magnets are so awesome. I would really love to try all of them. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. inkscrblr@rogers.com'Paula Schuck says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    These are so cute! I’m always thinking “there must be something I can do with these old clothes” Thanks for the great ideas!

    Reply
  21. addi@frugalfanatic.com'addi ganley says

    August 1, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    These are very cool ideas. I once made a purse out of an old pair of jeans. I got lots of compliments on it.

    Reply
  22. lauraslittlehousetips@gmail.com'Laura Hinckley says

    August 15, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Thank you so much for featuring our Denim Rug. It is such a favorite of mine and I have 4 now haha 🙂 They get softer over time and such pride when someone see’s it and says “oh I just love that”
    Thank you again. I loved your whole jean round up 🙂

    Reply

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