Happy Earth Day!
I’ll admit it, I’m kind of crunchy granola deep down inside. I live for recycling and have been known to sneak recyclable items out of friends’ trash bins to take home with me and put in my recycle bin. I love love love upcycling projects, there is just something so satisfying about finding a new way to use something rather than throw it out. So in honor of our beautiful Earth I thought I’d revisit a few small and large upcycling projects from over the years here on Shine Your Light!


and if you want to use up your entire cork collection on an upcycling project make a tray out of them!!
Visit my Cork Creativity Pinterest board for a bunch of other fun ways to upcycle wine corks!



What’s your own favorite upcycling project of all time?? Do tell!
Carol @ CAD INTERIORS
Monday 25th of April 2016
These are great upcycling projects, Lisa! I wish I drank more wine (I don't drink much alcohol in general) because I especially love your cork projects. :)
Lisa
Monday 25th of April 2016
Thanks Carol, I love a good upcycle!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country
Monday 25th of April 2016
I have always loved that bar cabinet project! You always come up with some great ideas! Shelley
Lisa
Monday 25th of April 2016
Aww thanks Shelley! That has been a very functional project in this house! :)
Shelley | Crazy Wonderful
Monday 25th of April 2016
All gorgeous projects! Never would have thought to use the cabinet fronts as a frame, but they're perfect!
Lisa
Monday 25th of April 2016
Thank you! That's what happens when I have a $0 budget to work with :)
Kris {Driven by Decor}
Friday 22nd of April 2016
You ARE the queen of recycling! I have my neurotic tendancies too - it drives me nuts when my family throws the end of the toilet paper roll in the trash - ha!
Lisa
Monday 25th of April 2016
I totally pull the toilet paper roll out of the trash! HAAAA Crazy moms!!!