Whimsical creativity meets thrifty pragmatism in a fun way to be green. It´s a way of recycling, a break with tradition and a great way to add that touch of fun into your space. Unlike upcycling, repurposing means that the original object is not modified (or very slightly modified, re-painted…) Click on photos for their source, and more info from their authors. You can submit your (or other´s) ideas too ! Click belowTumblr (3.0; @repurposing)http://repurposing.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8f177a61d6d0b98a7b47432d271fa795/tumblr_mkvukcIbvb1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/2013/03/11/indoor-house-plants/">Teacup Gardens {5 Minute Miniature Container Garden} - The Inspired Room</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47691637174http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47691637174Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:32 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/89755033c983e70a42b75cbe2a59c0fd/tumblr_mkvqr1P0Zv1qcoh5no1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This re-used basket with hardy succulents is both an attractive yet practical container. (via <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/design/">Inspirational Small Garden Ideas |</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47610901013http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47610901013Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:26 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d529beecd5e26ea492a542eba96358d3/tumblr_mkvqqhHwEt1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fill the wheelbarrow with fresh herbs and veggies and give it a new home. (via <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/design/">Inspirational Small Garden Ideas |</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47529960583http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47529960583Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:34 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9f204091fe2c842b7fd909a66335503d/tumblr_mkvqpeZojP1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Turn a bathtub into a rustic herb garden. (via <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/design/">Inspirational Small Garden Ideas |</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47447227391http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47447227391Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:16 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/58996f333de349f49696683f94ccf8f3/tumblr_mkvqngtTm51qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Turn an old colander into a stylish hanging planter. The holes provide decoration as well as practical drainage. (via <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/design/">Inspirational Small Garden Ideas |</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47354753386http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/47354753386Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:04:25 +0200repurposinggarden<p>Red solo cup, two Hello Panda boxes, and a little nutella-and-cracker container in a box make a lovely desk organizer with multiple places to put things. In the corner, you may also be able to see the cracker box I&#8217;m using as a paper sorter.<img alt="desk organizer" height="898" src="http://i46.tinypic.com/2a4uuit.jpg" width="1599"/></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/45054023327http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/45054023327Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:07:22 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a4b85920383b9444a56032afbd1b6484/tumblr_mi7wve1MC61qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Recycled Make-Up Compact Sewing Kit (via <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.de/2013/02/thrifty-thursdayrecycled-make-up.html">Sew Many Ways…: Thrifty Thursday…Recycled Make-Up Compact Sewing Kit</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43479272839http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43479272839Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:30 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a3f533193eadaed87416d9149c30eaca/tumblr_mi7wcaIOKW1qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Drink container as knitting organizer (via <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.de/2009/09/tool-time-tuesdaytrash.html#">Sew Many Ways…: Tool Time Tuesday…Recyled Trash For Organizing!!</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43392638024http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43392638024Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:00:19 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/13cad891dd81542e5f7c3ac87a30aa7e/tumblr_mi7vsur2YC1qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A mug tree for scissors and rotary cutters. (via <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.de/2010/02/tool-time-tuesdaymoved-to-wednesday-but.html">Sew Many Ways…: Tool Time Tuesday…Moved to Wednesday, But…</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43303074676http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43303074676Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:00:25 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a820ae91ad3a21029db83411fa5807f2/tumblr_mi7vntod4c1qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>A muffin tin for all your sewing odds and ends to use by your sewing machine.</span></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43218242883http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43218242883Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:00:32 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1a890d46aad85df627af317782d18f68/tumblr_mi7vmh5FRy1qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hair Elastic Bobbin Keeper (via <a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.de/2010/03/tool-time-tuesdayhair-we-go.html">Sew Many Ways…: Tool Time Tuesday…Hair Elastic Bobbin Keeper</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43141385984http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43141385984Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:14 +0100“plastic liner of a package of cookies”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://sewmanyways.blogspot.de/2009/09/tool-time-tuesdaytrash.html">Sew Many Ways…: Tool Time Tuesday…Recyled Trash For Organizing!!</a></em>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43080224892http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/43080224892Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:55:29 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_le76lbieSt1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/38942912376http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/38942912376Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:00:26 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_le76fwAuN01qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Garden art made from old shutter. </p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/38866737256http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/38866737256Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:20:31 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megl68TQ1k1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/10/thrift-store-calling-paper-sorters-gone.html">Paper Sorters As Freezer Shelves</a></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37397142403http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37397142403Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:00:30 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megl5bKuU31qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/10/thrift-store-calling-paper-sorters-gone.html">Paper Sorter As Handbag Organizer</a></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37326468748http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37326468748Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:15 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megl47GX2w1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/10/thrift-store-calling-paper-sorters-gone.html">Paper Sorter As Tray Organizer</a></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37254620294http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37254620294Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:00:38 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_megl37y5mE1qcoh5no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/10/thrift-store-calling-paper-sorters-gone.html">Paper Sorters as paper bag organizers</a></p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37181119432http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/37181119432Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:00:28 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdosauXCI01qcoh5no1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kids’ Floaties as Wine Bottle Protectors (via <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-kids/print-index.html">New Uses for Old Things: Kids Edition - Real Simple</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/36132476353http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/36132476353Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:00:28 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdorsvyz661qcoh5no1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Use tic tac bottle to hold a few bobby pins. (via <a href="http://smallfineprint.com/health-and-beauty-tips-and-tricks/">Health And Beauty- Tips And Tricks - SmallFinePrintSmallFinePrint</a>)</p>http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/36059289759http://repurposing.tumblr.com/post/36059289759Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:20 +0100varia