19 Ideas For Upcycling Denim

Cutting off the top of your jeans and making it into a bag turns it into a very unique-looking purse. Add a belt to play up the fact that it used to be an old pair of jeans.

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Make denim bracelets by wrapping scraps of your old jeans around slim bangles.

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Add bits of denim to your earrings for a touch of edge.

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Denim is such a comfortable material that it makes for a great pillow cover.

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Turn old jeans into throw rugs and watch guests exclaim over how unique your floor mat looks.

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Turn your old jeans into denim heart ornaments or stuff them with potpourri to scent up your home. See tutorial here.

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A denim wallet will keep your money and important cards safe.

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Create a bunting (here's how) with different shades of denim for a cool-looking banner.

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House your laptop comfortably in your old pair of upcycled jeans.

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Rest your feet on a chic denim ottoman.

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Create baskets out of old denim for both decorative and practical purposes — store items in the baskets for a more organized home. They look so much better than plastic baskets and will look like part of your home's decor.

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Turn your old pair of jeans into a wreath to decorate your home with.

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Keep your hands safe when handling hot pots and pans with these denim pot holders.

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