It’s hard to figure out jus what to do with old kids’ toys when your child grows out of them. They take up a lot of space, but it hurts a little bit to throw out or donate something your child once adored. Before you banish those baubles to the island of misfit toys…or, more realistically, Goodwill, check out the 19 DIY ways to upcycle them below. One of these projects is bound to inspire you, even if you don’t have kids! Happy crafting!
1. Glue old toys to a picture frame, then spray it with spray paint. You’ll have an instant, eye-catching piece of home decor.
2. Display your child’s most loved toys in cute shadow boxes.
4. Or use two plastic toys and glue them to plywood. Then paint them whatever color you like.
5. A coat of white paint makes a kids’ piggy bank look like clean home decor.
6. Glue plastic toys to push pins for funny corkboard thumbtacks.
8. Make a LEGO clock that’s as modern or goofy as you want.
9. Glue kids’ toys to the top of jar lids and give them a fresh coat of paint.
10. Once your child has grown out of their dollhouse, use it as a chic shelf.
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders.
11. Painted blocks make cute candle holders.
12. Plastic toys make fun candle holders, too.
13. You could also put plastic toys in mason jar terrariums for an extra dash of fun.
14. A doll bed makes for a perfect cat nap spot.
15. These skateboard shelves would look cool in any part of the house.
16. If you have extra LEGOs, make a bold belt.
17. With a few beads, a chain, and gold spray paint, plastic animals become gorgeous jewelry.
19. These concrete nesting tables were made using a mold built from LEGOs.
I love the way those plastic animal necklaces look. They seem so professional and unique, I’m going to whip up a few ASAP. If I had a spare dollhouse laying around, I’d definitely hang it up and use it as a shelf! Which of these DIY projects inspired you?
