Creative Uses for Vintage Suitcases

Don't throw out that vintage suitcase! Instead, why not upcycle it into something new and stylish for your home? Check out these creative recycled & upcycled suitcase and luggage ideas and be inspired!











a bed (be sure to remove the lid!)













Vintage suitcase garden











DIY suitcase side table by Songbird










Unique suitcase display above a built in closet

What exactly is Upcycling?

Recycling, Repurposing, Upcycling – what’s the difference? …and what exactly is Upcycling? We all know what recycling is. A plastic bag is used to carry home groceries then is later reused by the owner who uses the bag a second or third time, perhaps to again carry groceries or store items. The bag has been recycled by its owner. The bag is being reused but the value of the bag remains the same

How to Make Domino Jewelry

How to Make Domino Jewelry


Level: Beginner/Easy






Vintage wood dominoes (click to learn about the history of dominoes)






Jewelry made from recycled materials is earth-friendly and all the rage. The exciting part about making jewelry from recycled materials is that the supplies you need are most likely already right in your own home!



One type of jewelry that is super-stylish