Recycle Reuse Renew: Upcycle With DIY Crafts Paperback – April 1, 2015

RECYCLE, REUSE, RENEW: Upcycle With DIY Crafts (Decorating Your Home, DIY Projects, DIY Crafts, Garage Sale, DIY Hacks) by Mary SolomonBook about using and reuseing items that still have some life to them. Like the ideas to also involve the kids to help and how things can be turned into plantersespecially with spring and summer planting just around the corner. Also many gift ideas that you can make sure you always have something ready in a hurry.Few pictures but so many ideas that are broken up into categories.Recycling do's and don'ts area also included.

The author began this book with an informative, yet brief explanation of what, why and how to recycle/upcycle. I especially liked that she mentioned a few times that it's important to include children when repurposing recycled items. Kudos to her for that!There were some good ideas throughout the book. As an avid DIYer/Recycler, I didn't find many project ideas that I hadn't already tried or heard about, however. I was really hoping to be able to review this book for my DIY Mom blog.This would have been a much better book had there been accompanying instructions and photos. Most readers who purchase these types of books want to see the process of creating upcycled items, as well as being able to see how the finished product will look. I'd like to see an updated version of this book that includes project instructions and photos. If it ever becomes available I'd buy it!

If you are looking for a craft book with step by step project this is NOT the book to get. If you are looking for a book with nice photos for every project this book is NOT the one to buy. What this book has is a list of ideas of how to re-use items you already own and don't want to throw out. There are some good ideas, but I would have liked to see more than just a list of ideas. Like for making a quilt out of old clothing, it just says "make a quilt". It does not tell you how to make a quilt. This book is not fun or entertaining or inspirational. It is just a verbal description of ideas. I can say that this not the worst book on recycling I have read. It does have some pictures and it does not try to promote the author's other books on every page like another recycling book I purchased. But I was hoping for more detailed project descriptions, more and better photos. I had a feeling this book was put together in a hurry.Ali Julia review

I understand recycling, renewing and reusing things, especially since most things seem to be made for throwing away when they become obsolete or are broken. But the book spent a lot of time on generalities. I thought it would have more specific "how to" recycle or reuse. There were some specific projects. A few had pictures but the book could have used more. This would give the reader some visual ideas for their own projects. There was one section on reusing paper that I disagreed with. Some of the ideas seemed to be things that will just be more stuff to be disposed of layer (when the chold's room gets cleaned). Still there are some good ideas and a lot of readers will enjoy looking at their cast offs through a new lens.

This book is very enjoyable and very interesting. Give an old items new life by crafting and upcycling process. Upcycling is very fun and enjoyable especially when you and your children are doing it together. Every concept of upcycling is truly an art that everyone will enjoy doing it. This process will blow your creativity that can improve your creativity.This book has very interesting concept about upcycling that will help you to relax and have fun. From this book, you will learned new things that can created in old items such as bottle caps,jewelry and many more. This book explain the importance and benefits of upcycling not just in our homes but also in our environment. I have so much fun reading and applying all the steps and advises from this book. I recommend this book to everyone who are interested to become Eco friendly and to have colorful and artistic homes.

Upcycling is taking an item that is no longer needed or wanted and giving it new life as something that is either useful or creative. This seemingly basic concept has sparked an exciting revolution with this generation. Some would say that upcycling must move goods or supplies up the supply chain while recycling does not. Others would conclude that upcycling is a physical process and recycling is a chemical process. Still other definitions state that for something to be considered upcycled there must be an increase in worth or quality.This guide is quite useful for the person new to "upcycling" who may not know exactly what to even look for on the internet when wanting some quick ideas. Some great concepts in here and this book is worth a read, but it's not earth shattering. All of the information about sustainability and ecological relationships was very helpful and knowledgable. All in all, not a bad book.

My accountant retired. I hate math so have always had someone else prepare my tax returns. I wish I had gone to TurboTax sooner and saved those few bucks. I loved the fill in the blank format. I had everything together that I usually have to gather for the accountant to do my taxes. I plugged in the figures and other information and hit the send button. It took less than an hour all together. If I had not double checked and triple checked thinking that I must have done something wrong because it was too easy, then I may have finished sooner. I also appreciate that fact that it saves a copy for me to use next year. Wish I had tried it sooner!

I read the kindle version of this book. I loved this book simply because I can relate to upcycling. I try to think of any possible uses for things before resorting to the trash or dumpster. (My husband says its borderline hoarding).This book has so many great ideas if you are a DIY, recycle person andr like to find creative uses for items others see as tired or ready to be trashed. Great fun projects for kids and grandkids too.

I am someone who deeply cares about the environment. And all of us know that we often buy stuff that we don’t really need to use more than once. And that stuff stays in the house forever and ever just occupying space. That is exactly why I grabbed this book when I came across it. I download a lot of free books on various topics because it interests me to find more about that topic. It’s interesting how we can can decorate our house with weird things and it actually looks nice. There are some good ideas in the book, they may not apply to you because you may not have that particular stuff in the house but they do give you some sort of motivation to do something with your own stuff and you start coming up with ideas. I think it’s all about engaging your brain. Anyhow, the books was a quick read, I did get some new ideas and I am really excited to start decorating my house in a little creative way.

With a book on upcycling, there will inevitably be some parts of this book that you already know, but there are some very good ideas for renewing items that would otherwise be dumped. Well done Mary.

I liked this book, but it would have been nice to have a picture to go with each project to see an example of what we are trying to make.

Not what I was expecting and it didn't tell me anything that I didn't already know. Having said that, for someone who is absolutely new to upcycling it could be beneficial.

Good thank you