Transforming Trash to Treasure with Incredible Dumpster Finds!

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @OurUpcycledLife
    @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому +5

    Subscribe to my email list for more crafting, DIY content and get free graphics! view.flodesk.com/pages/632e2d2fd960dab4eb97c358

  • @barbaraedmondson1524
    @barbaraedmondson1524 Рік тому +9

    I love your gift of converting things to rustic

  • @bonniethiessen5506
    @bonniethiessen5506 Рік тому +7

    It's amazing how you take something old and beat up, and turn it into something beautiful. I love upcycling.

  • @danahinson8212
    @danahinson8212 Рік тому +33

    I'm an online reseller and have a booth at an antique mall and I've made hundreds $ at this point from items that I've sourced from our local landfill. I learned last year how much people throw out so many good things! I go at least twice a week and while I don't always find something, it's always a joy when I do! All the things I find are, 1) items that people have set off to the side because they're done with them, but they're still in decent enough condition so someone may want them, or 2) from the metal/electronics recycling section. While it may not be glamorous, between the absolute pure profit that it brings and saving things from going to the landfill, it's quite an enjoyable venture 😁

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much for sharing! Absolutely love rescuing and recycling things that were destined for garbage!

    • @salemgraves1692
      @salemgraves1692 Рік тому +2

      Just curious how you "save" things from the dump? Our city dump wont let us take a piece of scrap paper away. I'm serious, it could be a hundred dollar bill laying there and if you put it in your pocket you get charged with stealing. Or my yard WOULD be a junk yard. Cant tell you the treasures ive seen at the dump and the scrap yard.😢

  • @shannabauer
    @shannabauer Рік тому +4

    "Start the car, start the car!", LOL, that is my favorite saying now. I love looking at roadside trash to see if there is something waiting to come out. I can see why you snagged that rocker. It is stunning.

  • @gizmo7877
    @gizmo7877 Рік тому +17

    And they definitely were incredible!. Anyone can see how much you love your work by the end products. The rocking chair was a gem of a piece, just beautiful.

  • @stephhorning4393
    @stephhorning4393 10 місяців тому +3

    I love watching you do your magic! Incredible. Thank you! It’s only 4AM but my day is starting out great! Thanks again!!

  • @ellenl5626
    @ellenl5626 Рік тому +20

    The four pane window was my favorite project in this video but you have so many incredible ideas! It's always so easy to follow your instructions and I love your focus on upcycling.

  • @jomilbourn9672
    @jomilbourn9672 Рік тому +1

    It’s so good to see you use the original method of distressing. Candle wax and Vaseline etc, with different colours layered up. Fabulous result. 👍🏻

  • @anitaknapp4151
    @anitaknapp4151 Рік тому +1

    Girl, I want to go dump shopping with you! You find the coolest treasures. God has blessed you with a DIY spirit. Besides seeing the beautiful items you create I enjoy the basic supplies you use. There are so many things at the craft shops our $$ can leave our pockets fast. But you create very unique treasures with basic supplies.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      Aww thanks so much for watching and I am glad you are enjoying my videos!

  • @angelicag2042
    @angelicag2042 Рік тому +8

    Deidra, you are incredibly creative with an outstanding artistic eye. I can’t make up my mind which project I liked best but that rocking chair was a terrific find and I would never have thought to take a rusty crusty broken scale and include it an beautifully warm vignette. Wow. Just wow!

  • @lynnries7729
    @lynnries7729 Рік тому +4

    I love putting found objects in the garden and flower beds. You have lots of lovely ideas. You're so lucky to get things at the dump. Our landfill/dump doesn't allow you to take anything.

  • @Knittinginmytaxi
    @Knittinginmytaxi Рік тому +2

    Oh my gosh, Love the bird seed feeder! There are so many ideas for bird feeders. I've used a lamp, removed shade and electric. Thrifted a large shallow bowl and used e6000 to glue it to the lamp stand. Makes a beautiful bird bath!

  • @suzienielsen1111
    @suzienielsen1111 Рік тому +16

    I love everything you do but this video showcases the very best of your talents. Looking forward to another great year of your work!

  • @ginagonzalez6547
    @ginagonzalez6547 Рік тому +1

    Hi, this is the first time I watch your channel. I love, love, love every piece you turned from T. to T. I'm glad you did not see the owl. I would've bought it. You are very talented. You have a new subscriber. : )

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      So glad you found me! Hope you found lots of great content 💔

  • @janicepeterson7948
    @janicepeterson7948 Рік тому +1

    Omgosh, unbelievable finds and redos

  • @judyingram4846
    @judyingram4846 Рік тому

    And the lamp oh my goodness gorgeous ❤️

  • @sandracid4987
    @sandracid4987 Рік тому +1

    Dear lady: I just can say that you're a genius. Now, I'm your greatest fan. Sandra, from the civilized part of Mexico. ❤️🇲🇽

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому +1

      Aww that's so nice - thanks for watching Sandra!

  • @beckybanta126
    @beckybanta126 Рік тому +3

    These are wonderful! Thank you once again firkeeping unwanted items out of the landfill. My favorite is the candle holder turned bird feeder. Brilliant! 😁

  • @HelloGoodby
    @HelloGoodby 6 місяців тому

    I love your Farmhouse Yard Art. Reminiscent of simpler times. Thank you so much. 💗💗💗💗

  • @brendasidmore2731
    @brendasidmore2731 Рік тому +1

    Love love love the candle holder turned bird feeder. You are so creative.

  • @theresavest3722
    @theresavest3722 Рік тому +1

    Love what you have done in 2022. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2023.

  • @elizabeth2654
    @elizabeth2654 Рік тому +9

    I loved watching all your amazing videos in 2022!! You have a real talent turning unwanted trash into beautiful keepsakes❣️. Thanks for all your hard work in creating such great videos, can’t wait for 2023 projects 👍

  • @margaretdillinger5090
    @margaretdillinger5090 Рік тому +19

    You make jealous with your trash finds. We can’t get wood pieces. I use to be able to get wine bottles but then that was stopped ( decorated them and sold them).

    • @Nirrrina
      @Nirrrina Рік тому +3

      You could buy non alcoholic sparkling grape juice bottles to decorate.

    • @KMF3
      @KMF3 Рік тому +6

      Try going to the local bars and ask them for their empty bottles

    • @timgordon4853
      @timgordon4853 Рік тому +2

      Customers,would bring their bottles to me,ask a cashier,love the frosted ones👍

    • @timgordon4853
      @timgordon4853 Рік тому

      Dorothy says 👍

    • @divinesignatures6225
      @divinesignatures6225 Рік тому +1

      Just ask your friends to save their bottles for you.

  • @beverleybev7060
    @beverleybev7060 9 місяців тому +1

    you indeed are the master of upcycling. truly the best

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  9 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

  • @louhoggard2822
    @louhoggard2822 Рік тому

    Loved them all but that birdhouse was so creative--my favorite.

  • @kathoakes929
    @kathoakes929 Рік тому

    My favourites are the yellow chair. And the rocking chair. Both absolutely beautiful.

  • @berthahobler2003
    @berthahobler2003 Рік тому +2

    Deidra ,love seeing your videos you definitely have the eye on how you save so many things from the land field. Helping our planet thank you.

  • @gall.vieira6104
    @gall.vieira6104 5 місяців тому +2

    Amo seu trabalho 🇧🇷✌️

  • @kymieJoblair6540
    @kymieJoblair6540 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE YOUR DIYS YOU'R ONE OF MY ABSOLUTEL FAVORITES YOUR SO TALENTED GOD BLESS KYMIE JO XOXO

  • @anaisanais70
    @anaisanais70 Рік тому

    💚 💚 💚 💚 💚 love the upcycling inspiration whilst looking after our Mother Earth. Beautiful concepts. Enjoying your videos, thank you for sharing! Who knew the hairspray crackle technique? Not me...😊 😁

  • @sherryroberts7716
    @sherryroberts7716 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE this kind of stuff! This true speaks to my heart! Thanks for keeping stuff OUT of the landfill!

  • @danacunliff2618
    @danacunliff2618 Рік тому +2

    You are amazing. I've never thought about recycling stuff but you have given me reason to want to. I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for all you do.

  • @Sustainmycrafthabit
    @Sustainmycrafthabit Рік тому

    You’re truly a master of Upcycling! I learn so much from you. 💕 -Jane

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 Рік тому

    Wow! You are truly the best!! I can not imagine what runs through your mind! You are unique!! Hands down the best!! Ty for sharing your videos!

  • @kimberlytipton8582
    @kimberlytipton8582 Рік тому +2

    I loved them all! There's no way I could pick a favorite! You are so talented in seeing the potential for someone else's trash!

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 Рік тому +1

    You are brilliant! And lucky on all those "trash" finds.
    All gorgeous.
    Thanks for sharing your ideas & talent. ♡

  • @lem4100
    @lem4100 Рік тому

    My son brings me home things from the dump. There are some really good things there.

  • @tarynkriebel319
    @tarynkriebel319 Рік тому

    I would have never thought of pairing red n turquoise, cool

  • @melodyjohnston2235
    @melodyjohnston2235 7 місяців тому +1

    Love love love your videos

  • @maryhutto5112
    @maryhutto5112 Рік тому

    The rocking chair is my favorite 😍. You’re very talented to find things and know that you can make them beautiful again ❤🙏🙏

  • @rachellarsen939
    @rachellarsen939 Рік тому +1

    Wow, you definitely find the best stuff, I'm so happy for you!!! And I love your transformations!!!

  • @nowvoyagerNE
    @nowvoyagerNE Рік тому

    the morning i found this posted, i didn't have a lot of time before i needed to get off the computer and start working, so i tried hurrying through the video. that just would not do! so i am back on saturday morning, watching your video at normal speed and really enjoying it immensely! thank you for this 2022 anthology!

  • @MrRKWRIGHT
    @MrRKWRIGHT Рік тому +1

    Good Wednesday morning Deidra. What a haul - so many treasures to choose from. Thanks for sharing. Absolutely incredible. It's amazing all the projects you can create with all that stuff. Thanks so much for all you do keeping all that junk out of the wastestream and thereby through your efforts, helping to protect our precious sustainable resources. And of course Happy 2023!! 😊

  • @barblynch4065
    @barblynch4065 Рік тому

    Wish we had a dump that would let us do that. I missed some of these 2022 videos. Glad you showed your favorites. They were great. Thanks

  • @addysaint
    @addysaint Рік тому

    Gracias por tu traducción al español !!!!!! Gracias Gracias!!!!!!!! Cariños desde Patagonia Argentina . Abrazo Addy

  • @lindajoyce5322
    @lindajoyce5322 Рік тому

    Absolutely love all of these upcycles!!!!! Thanks for sharing

  • @thishappyhousewife9341
    @thishappyhousewife9341 Рік тому

    That farmers market cabinet is cute. I would have turned it into a little out house. Your techniques are genius.

  • @rosabenitez6402
    @rosabenitez6402 5 місяців тому

    Me encantó todo lo que ví!!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @SherryNerreau
    @SherryNerreau Рік тому

    You definitely are a very creative person! I agree, you should have kept the chair back frame. Beautiful!

  • @sandieyule1644
    @sandieyule1644 Рік тому +3

    Happy New Years Deidra, I absolutely love your dump find upcycles. I wish we had dumps here in PA like you have. What you see when you look at cast of pieces just amaze me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. God Bless you

  • @Carol-br3bd
    @Carol-br3bd Рік тому

    Just beautiful and unique upcycles..love em Deidra

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 Рік тому +2

    You are incredibly creative. I don't do up cycling much, at least not your way, but I get so many cool ideas from you. Thanks. Happy new year.

  • @melissawheatley4970
    @melissawheatley4970 Рік тому

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND ALL YOUR UPCYCLES!!!!

  • @marysusa6985
    @marysusa6985 Рік тому

    Wow, your vision and creativity blows me away. Beautifully done!

  • @6boysareus
    @6boysareus Рік тому

    Love them all! I think the old trunk is my fav!!!

  • @agneschrismer9946
    @agneschrismer9946 Рік тому

    My very favorite was the first one, the bird feeder. Awesome

  • @lorettaehnes217
    @lorettaehnes217 Рік тому +1

    YOU ROCK!!!!!!!

  • @merryaijlman7833
    @merryaijlman7833 Рік тому

    I love all your transformations. My favorite is the adorable crate you put the black legs on. I need to take a trip to your local dump. 😉😚😙😗❤❤❤

  • @melodymedlock160
    @melodymedlock160 Рік тому +1

    I hope you were able to enjoy the holiday season and get in quality time with your family. I really enjoy the projects and techniques you share with us. I'm really itching for some new inspiration. I can't wait to see the new stuff you have in store for us this year.

  • @loriclarke1142
    @loriclarke1142 Рік тому +1

    I love all your up-cycled pieces, you have such an amazing imagination. Some people see trash you see treasure. I once up-cycled some vintage file drawers, was first time and I found it so rewarding. My health is not good enough anymore to do any up cycling (cutting wood, sanding and or using power tools). but still found you inspiring. 😊✨

  • @jenniferwagner6478
    @jenniferwagner6478 Рік тому

    Omg the bird feeder was so incredible! ❤

  • @roxannemitchell449
    @roxannemitchell449 Рік тому +2

    LOVE LOVE

  • @judyingram4846
    @judyingram4846 Рік тому

    I love your style, I absolutely loved the sign you did you hairspray method. So beautiful.❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @tammywesterberg7148
    @tammywesterberg7148 Рік тому

    Omg. They are all so gorgeous! I envy your skill. ❤

  • @senyagwynn8121
    @senyagwynn8121 Рік тому

    This was a great copulation of all your upcycling from 2022 Deidre!! I love everything you have made and wish I could find stuff like you find at your dump!! Tfs all your work and I can't wait to see what you make in 2023!!💚💜💚💜

  • @blondelebanese9922
    @blondelebanese9922 Рік тому +6

    How lucky you were to come across some great finds! I’m unable to be out and about bc I’m a hospice patient and need to be on oxygen 24/7. Still can be creative but now I have to ask for help. Having a good man also helps so much - he’s got a steep learning curve ahead in crafting. 😉✌🏻

    • @penelopepitstop9599
      @penelopepitstop9599 Рік тому

      Not really luck when it comes to finding stuff, it’s always being on the lookout 😊

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching!! Love that you are still crafting :)

  • @kerigeoghegan8059
    @kerigeoghegan8059 Рік тому

    Omg!!! What a great video!!! Love it all!!!❤❤❤

  • @marywalker2896
    @marywalker2896 Рік тому

    You are very crafty and I am jealous of your talent.

  • @janiceanderson6062
    @janiceanderson6062 Рік тому

    You find the greatest stuff. Love how you upcycled them.

  • @cherylbrowning4588
    @cherylbrowning4588 Рік тому

    You make the cutest things, you are an artist !

  • @MaryDonald-ck3ih
    @MaryDonald-ck3ih 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤ the birdhouse!

  • @katemurray4450
    @katemurray4450 Рік тому

    So amazing! Loved all of the projects.

  • @MarinaMuteva
    @MarinaMuteva 6 місяців тому

    sie sind sehr talentiert.Sie können sehr viel in Ihrer Praxis verwenden

  • @elizabethhealey5609
    @elizabethhealey5609 Рік тому

    I love all of them you did wonderful job for all your dump find , thank you for inspiration ideas .🥰

  • @mollyjo2561
    @mollyjo2561 Рік тому

    My very favorite is the bird house!! So many of them are wonderful.

  • @teannettemajor1609
    @teannettemajor1609 Рік тому

    That red table is so cute 😍

  • @juliederry3719
    @juliederry3719 Рік тому +1

    Well Deidre all l can say is “what a fantastic enjoyable montage of your favourite finds”, l can’t pick a favourite because l just love everything you’ve created, you are a very talented inspirational lady and here’s to another amazing year of wonderful upcycling videos, happy 2023, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

  • @markwilloughbywood3868
    @markwilloughbywood3868 Рік тому

    The lantern with tin can insert and shipping crate end table my personal favs...

  • @evekankam6744
    @evekankam6744 Рік тому

    They are all brilliant,hard to say which is the best,loved the rocking chair and the bird house my favourite is the bed side cabinet like a shipping container

  • @rhondasales5176
    @rhondasales5176 Рік тому

    Love all of your upcycles. So creative. Tyfs

  • @nancyhajeski3360
    @nancyhajeski3360 Рік тому

    These makeovers are astonishing. Your work surface at 19:21 has a very interesting graphic look. At first I thought it was some art you were framing with the chair back.

  • @shannonlydon2084
    @shannonlydon2084 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely love the little table

  • @mistymandernach9111
    @mistymandernach9111 Рік тому

    Oh my goodness, I lost my beloved aunt 2 years ago & she always had one of those old rocking chairs in her room (it mostly held junk lol). I asked if I could have it bc she just always had it but bc at one time it was on her front porch it’s sooooo dried out. I had no clue how to fix it. So THANK YOU so much for sharing this ♥️♥️

  • @Ajojo-qe2zv
    @Ajojo-qe2zv Рік тому +4

    I had so much fun learning techniques I’ve never seen before. That wood box turned into a table/cabinet is spectacular! I’ve found your graphics on Etsy (which are awesome) - but you mentioned selling the large chair-back sign, and I’m wondering where your finished pieces can be purchased? So glad I found your channel today!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Unfortunately my bigger pieces that I sell are only available locally in a shop where I live.

  • @michellemull6363
    @michellemull6363 Рік тому

    Most incredible is absolutely right Deidre, everything turned out absolutely amazing. You have inspired me from the very beginning. Thank you so much. God bless.

  • @lizstokes9091
    @lizstokes9091 Рік тому +2

    Very jealous of your dump finds!! I've been covering for our landfill attendant for the last month but I haven't seen anything salvageable so far.
    You're very talented, thanks for sharing these with us!!

  • @conniekirkland4425
    @conniekirkland4425 Рік тому

    Love the crate end table ! You make everything look so easy,wish I had your talent!!

  • @jerigale
    @jerigale Рік тому

    Fun video. LOVE the bird feeder!!!

  • @judigood4606
    @judigood4606 Рік тому

    Your really have a creative eye! Your “visions” are lovely! Thank you for sharing.❤️

  • @alicewills7677
    @alicewills7677 Рік тому

    I love you're trash dump finds. My mind just twirls!!

  • @eunicenield9631
    @eunicenield9631 Рік тому

    You found some really good stuff. I especially love the cane rocker.

  • @darcycolburn2095
    @darcycolburn2095 Рік тому

    I love all of these!

  • @phyllisstepp1556
    @phyllisstepp1556 Рік тому

    Your upscale finds are great many are wonderful love all the ideas you have done continue with your projects.

  • @petra6900
    @petra6900 Рік тому

    🥰💖 Love all your DIY project's and finds..

  • @deborahgross1045
    @deborahgross1045 Рік тому

    Absolutely loved, loved, loved what you done with the window. That turned out awsome. Looked store bought.

  • @7WordsWorth
    @7WordsWorth Рік тому

    They must be tossing out EVERYTHING over there in Canada! Wow! I believe the scale was my favorite. Thanks! ❤

  • @heavenlymorsels
    @heavenlymorsels Рік тому +2

    I love your creativity and all of these finds are so unique and stunning! Well done Deidre

  • @kimbowers3607
    @kimbowers3607 Рік тому

    Love the shipping container!

  • @barbaraokeefe423
    @barbaraokeefe423 Рік тому +1

    You have inspired me over and over in this video! Loved your makeover projects and giving love to old dump finds. I wish I lived in an area like yours! I'm your new subscriber.

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      That is awesome! So glad to have you following along ❤️