Have you ever noticed how right after playoffs your social media fills up with angry fans mad that their team isn’t in the Super Bowl? It is one of the feelings that I simply can’t relate to. Would you like to know why? I’m a Bengals fan. The last time my team saw a Super Bowl was in the 80’s.

That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy making awesome stuff that supports my team. Super Bowl still brings out the creative football spirit even when your team isn’t in the game. This DIY upcycled Bengals throw pillow is easy to make and easy to customize to your favorite team.

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The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

Meet the Hosts

Make sure you follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!

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Materials

Old Bengals Jackets (or team of your choice)
Scissors
Sewing Needle
Black Thread
Poly-Fil

Step 1

First, cut the back of the jacket into a rectangle that includes the team logo.

Step 2

Next, fold your rectangle in half with the right sides of the fabric facing in.

Tip:

In this case, the right side is the side with the team logo.

Step 3

Now sew around the edges of your pillow until only 2-3 inches of the seam remain unsewn.

Step 4

Then turn your pillow right-sides out.

Step 5

Next, stuff your pillow with Poly-Fil.

Step 6

After your pillow is filled to your liking, sew the corner opening closed.

I seriously cannot stop squeezing this pillow. It is so soft! The fact that it represents my team makes me absolutely love it. Make your own DIY upcycled Bengals throw pillow or find a jacket that represents your favorite team. Then find out how to use the front of your jacket to make this DIY Cincinnati Bengals Purse. Now it’s time to see what other thrifty ideas my friends came up with this month. Check them all out below!

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Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas blog hop! Today is all about snowman fun and I’m excited to see all of the creative ideas my friends have come up with for today. Before we get to those, find out how to make this adorable upcycled snowman treat jar. This easy craft is perfect for storing treats or fill it with cookies to give as a gift. You can even make a bunch of these to have on hand as grab and go hostess gifts. Now, let’s get onto this tutorial.

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity Valeria~Val Event Gal

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Jeannee~Centsably Creative I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage

Lauren~Wonderfully Made I Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I

Kim~Everyday Parties I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

[bctt tweet=”Give treats a festive home with this adorable upcycled snowman treat jar! #snowmancraft” username=”diyadulation”]

Materials

Empty Lemonade Mix Container
Acrylic Paint
- White
- Black
Black Card Stock
Pencil
Scissors
Orange Fabric Paint
Compass
Acrylic Sealant
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Red Glitter Ribbon
Holly Floral Pick

Step 1

First, prepare your container by removing the label and washing it.

Step 2

Allow your container to dry completely before moving on.

Step 3

Use your container to measure a circle on your black card stock.

Step 4

Next, find the center of your drawn circle and place the point of your compass on it. Spread it so that the pencil is ½ inch past your drawn circle and add a second circle.

Step 5

Next, cut out the larger circle outline with scissors.

Step 6

Carefully cut out the inner circle without breaking the outer circle.

Step 7

Test your circle to ensure that it fits on the top of your container. Trim the inside of the circle if needed.

Step 8

Now, paint the bottom of your container white below the threaded part (where the lid attaches).

Step 9

Paint the lid of your container and your card stock circle black.

Step 10

Set your painted pieces aside to dry.

Step 11

After your container has dried, assemble it with your card stock circle on it.

Step 12

Next, paint the eyes and mouth on your container with black paint.

Step 13

Add a nose to your snowman with orange fabric paint. You can also add some black notching as pictured if you would like.

Note:

I like to use fabric paint for this because of the ease of control and also because it gives the nose a 3-dimensional element.

Step 14

Allow the paint on the container to dry completely.

Step 15

After the paint is dry, seal your container with acrylic sealant.

Step 16

Next, add a dab of hot glue to the back of your snowman’s hat.

Step 17

Attach your ribbon around the hat, securing loose ends in glue. Trim any excess ribbon.

Step 18

Cut the elements of your holly floral pick apart.

Step 19

Next, cut one leaf off and cut it in half.

Step 20

Fold the ends of your cut leaf to re-form the shape on a smaller scale and secure with hot glue.

Step 21

Attach your leaves to the snowman hat with hot glue.

Step 22

Then cut a small sprig of berries off of your floral pick pieces.

Step 23

Next, glue the berries sprig onto the leaves on your snowman’s hat.

Step 24

Lastly, fill your snowman treat jar with candy and enjoy!

This adorable upcycled snowman treat jar gives your Christmas treats a festive home for the season. It is also the perfect way to use up those empty containers from your Christmas punch and reduce your holiday waste. Now it is time to check out everyone’s tutorials! Hop around and check out the fun snowman crafts from my friends. Then come back tomorrow for delicious party food recipes.

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Are you looking for an awesome DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or are military men like mine. It is also the newest creation for this month’s Thrift Store Décor Upcycle Challenge. If you have any friends or family who like to hunt or fire guns for fun, ask them to start saving their casings now. One day at the range will give you enough to make this awesome project. I’m incredibly thankful to my close friend for diligently saving all of his casings for me so that I could bring you this DIY. Now, let’s get onto the tutorial.

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Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

Meet the Hosts

Make sure you follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

[bctt tweet=”Are you looking for an unique #DIY #gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is it!” username=”diyadulation”]

Materials

Thrift Store Frame
Bullet Casings
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Bronze Spray Paint

Step 1

Start by cleaning your thrift store frame and your casings if needed.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 2

Next, take your frame apart and set the glass and backing aside.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 3

Start gluing your casings along the bottom of your frame, starting in the center.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 4

Continue adding casings until the bottom of the frame is covered.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 5

Next, begin gluing casing in a single line on the left side of your frame.

Tip:

Do this with like sides of the casings together as pictured.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 6

Repeat step 5 on the right side of your frame.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 7

Next, glue 2 casings together on the top left corner of your frame as pictured.

Step 8

Do the same on the t op right corner of your frame.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 9

Glue 3 casings upright, as pictured, in the center of the top of your frame.

Step 10

Once your glue has cooled, spray your entire frame with bronze spray paint. Allow the paint to dry.

Step 11

Next, spray your frame with a second coat of paint.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 12

Lastly, put your frame back together and add a photo if desired.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

This was so easy to make! I am crazy excited to surprise my husband with it this Father’s Day. You could also replace the picture with a handwritten note or drawing from your kiddos before gifting it. What are your thoughts? I’m seriously considering it. Let me know in the comments and then check out the other awesome Thrift Store projects from my friends below!

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And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

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