Turning Trash Into Treasures: Unbelievable Dumpster Discoveries!

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Trash to Treasure / The Most Incredible Dump Finds of 2022
    Welcome to my video showcasing the most incredible dumpster diving finds of 2022! In this video, Ill show you some of the most amazing trash-to-treasure upcycles I did this year. I've found some truly incredible items that have been given new life through the art of upcycling.
    You won't believe the transformation of some of these items, and Ill show you step-by-step how I turned trash into treasure. Whether you're a seasoned dumpster diver or just getting started with upcycling, we hope this video will inspire you to see the potential in items that others may have thrown away.
    So sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed as we take you on a journey through the world of trash-to-treasure upcycling. You won't want to miss it!
    Happy Crafting
    Deidre
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  • @OurUpcycledLife
    @OurUpcycledLife  2 роки тому +6

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

  • @barbaraedmondson1524
    @barbaraedmondson1524 2 роки тому +10

    I love your gift of converting things to rustic

  • @bonniethiessen5506
    @bonniethiessen5506 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @danahinson8212
    @danahinson8212 2 роки тому +34

    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  2 роки 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 2 роки 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.

  • @stephhorning4393
    @stephhorning4393 Рік 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!!

  • @gizmo7877
    @gizmo7877 2 роки 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.

  • @ellenl5626
    @ellenl5626 2 роки 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.

  • @gall.vieira6104
    @gall.vieira6104 7 місяців тому +2

    Amo seu trabalho 🇧🇷✌️

  • @suzienielsen1111
    @suzienielsen1111 2 роки 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!

  • @lorettaehnes217
    @lorettaehnes217 2 роки тому +1

    YOU ROCK!!!!!!!

  • @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. 👍🏻

  • @rosabenitez6402
    @rosabenitez6402 7 місяців тому

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

  • @margaretdillinger5090
    @margaretdillinger5090 2 роки 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 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @KMF3
      @KMF3 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @timgordon4853
      @timgordon4853 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @timgordon4853
      @timgordon4853 2 роки тому

      Dorothy says 👍

    • @divinesignatures6225
      @divinesignatures6225 Рік тому +1

      Just ask your friends to save their bottles for you.

  • @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 💔

  • @angelicag2042
    @angelicag2042 2 роки 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!

  • @janicepeterson7948
    @janicepeterson7948 2 роки тому +1

    Omgosh, unbelievable finds and redos

  • @lynnries7729
    @lynnries7729 2 роки 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.

  • @anitaknapp4151
    @anitaknapp4151 2 роки 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  2 роки тому

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

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 2 роки 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!

  • @barblynch4065
    @barblynch4065 2 роки 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

  • @nowvoyagerNE
    @nowvoyagerNE 2 роки 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!

  • @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...😊 😁

  • @brenlee1979
    @brenlee1979 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kymieJoblair6540
    @kymieJoblair6540 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Knittinginmytaxi
    @Knittinginmytaxi 2 роки 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!

  • @lindajoyce5322
    @lindajoyce5322 2 роки тому

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

  • @rachellarsen939
    @rachellarsen939 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @beckybanta126
    @beckybanta126 2 роки 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! 😁

  • @roxannemitchell449
    @roxannemitchell449 2 роки тому +2

    LOVE LOVE

  • @marysusa6985
    @marysusa6985 Рік тому

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

  • @elizabeth2654
    @elizabeth2654 2 роки 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 👍

  • @danacunliff2618
    @danacunliff2618 2 роки 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.

  • @HelloGoodby
    @HelloGoodby 8 місяців тому

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

  • @sandracid4987
    @sandracid4987 2 роки 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  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kerigeoghegan8059
    @kerigeoghegan8059 2 роки тому

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

  • @Carol-br3bd
    @Carol-br3bd Рік тому

    Just beautiful and unique upcycles..love em Deidra

  • @melissawheatley4970
    @melissawheatley4970 2 роки тому

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

  • @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.

  • @tammywesterberg7148
    @tammywesterberg7148 2 роки тому

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

  • @berthahobler2003
    @berthahobler2003 2 роки 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.

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @beverleybev7060
    @beverleybev7060 11 місяців тому +1

    you indeed are the master of upcycling. truly the best

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  11 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

  • @merryaijlman7833
    @merryaijlman7833 2 роки 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. 😉😚😙😗❤❤❤

  • @Sustainmycrafthabit
    @Sustainmycrafthabit 2 роки тому

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

  • @theresavest3722
    @theresavest3722 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @6boysareus
    @6boysareus 2 роки тому

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

  • @MaryDonald-ck3ih
    @MaryDonald-ck3ih 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤ the birdhouse!

  • @kimberlytipton8582
    @kimberlytipton8582 2 роки 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!

  • @sherryroberts7716
    @sherryroberts7716 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @melodyjohnston2235
    @melodyjohnston2235 9 місяців тому +1

    Love love love your videos

  • @elizabethhealey5609
    @elizabethhealey5609 2 роки тому

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

  • @maryhutto5112
    @maryhutto5112 2 роки тому

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

  • @addysaint
    @addysaint Рік тому

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

  • @louhoggard2822
    @louhoggard2822 Рік тому

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

  • @judigood4606
    @judigood4606 2 роки тому

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

  • @deborahgross1045
    @deborahgross1045 Рік тому

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

  • @katemurray4450
    @katemurray4450 2 роки тому

    So amazing! Loved all of the projects.

  • @tarynkriebel319
    @tarynkriebel319 2 роки тому

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

  • @conniekirkland4425
    @conniekirkland4425 Рік тому

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

  • @rhondasales5176
    @rhondasales5176 2 роки тому

    Love all of your upcycles. So creative. Tyfs

  • @lem4100
    @lem4100 2 роки тому

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

  • @phyllisstepp1556
    @phyllisstepp1556 2 роки тому

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

  • @agneschrismer9946
    @agneschrismer9946 2 роки тому

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

  • @kathoakes929
    @kathoakes929 2 роки тому

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

  • @petra6900
    @petra6900 2 роки тому

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

  • @joscelynpease6656
    @joscelynpease6656 Рік тому

    Wow, so many projects and techniques used, loved this! So glad I found your channel!

  • @SherryNerreau
    @SherryNerreau 2 роки тому

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

  • @bonnieshramek5958
    @bonnieshramek5958 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed your video, beautiful upcycles❤🤗☺

  • @jerigale
    @jerigale 2 роки тому

    Fun video. LOVE the bird feeder!!!

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 2 роки 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.

  • @chrisprpich3278
    @chrisprpich3278 2 роки тому

    Loved everyone of these. 😊👍

  • @karenmains4313
    @karenmains4313 Рік тому

    Love all your projects...love to recycle..Thankyou

  • @thishappyhousewife9341
    @thishappyhousewife9341 2 роки тому

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

  • @eunicenield9631
    @eunicenield9631 2 роки тому

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

  • @marywalker2896
    @marywalker2896 2 роки тому

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

  • @pamfaircloth5284
    @pamfaircloth5284 2 роки тому

    Fantastic, Diedre!

  • @7WordsWorth
    @7WordsWorth 2 роки тому

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

  • @pattibearup344
    @pattibearup344 Рік тому

    What a great way to keep things out of the landfills. You really have an artistic eye and I enjoyed each of your creations. If I had to pick one though, it would be the "Mindset" sign!

    • @OurUpcycledLife
      @OurUpcycledLife  Рік тому

      So glad you’re enjoying all of my videos. I appreciate your support. Take care.

  • @lindalary7760
    @lindalary7760 2 роки тому

    You always have ingenious ideas!!!👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MrRKWRIGHT
    @MrRKWRIGHT 2 роки 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!! 😊

  • @MarinaMuteva
    @MarinaMuteva 9 місяців тому

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

  • @judyingram4846
    @judyingram4846 2 роки тому

    And the lamp oh my goodness gorgeous ❤️

  • @killadev5504
    @killadev5504 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful work!

  • @teannettemajor1609
    @teannettemajor1609 2 роки тому

    That red table is so cute 😍

  • @judyingram4846
    @judyingram4846 2 роки тому

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

  • @pattyjoiner1321
    @pattyjoiner1321 2 роки тому

    Lots of amazing ideas. Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @sarahcochcroft323
    @sarahcochcroft323 Рік тому

    Love all of these! Great job! Great ideas!

  • @robervar1097
    @robervar1097 2 роки тому

    Grand-tastic! "You create creativity " Who woo gives a (hoot) what others think. ( missed owl thing ) yep metal beak and a raw branch on it 🤔 God bless 🙌

  • @markwilloughbywood3868
    @markwilloughbywood3868 2 роки тому

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

  • @bonnieeck670
    @bonnieeck670 2 роки тому

    OMG you are awesome I loved everything you made all of them beautiful Thank you for sharing.

  • @michellemull6363
    @michellemull6363 2 роки 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.

  • @daisyrandolph9476
    @daisyrandolph9476 2 роки тому

    Just love all you work. Thank you for sharing

  • @deborahwood4728
    @deborahwood4728 2 роки тому

    You are So Gifted. Beautidul

  • @jenniferwagner6478
    @jenniferwagner6478 2 роки тому

    Omg the bird feeder was so incredible! ❤

  • @janiceanderson6062
    @janiceanderson6062 2 роки тому

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

  • @brindadaggett6369
    @brindadaggett6369 Рік тому

    You’re amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

  • @sandieyule1644
    @sandieyule1644 2 роки 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

  • @KuldeepSingh-ld2il
    @KuldeepSingh-ld2il 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work, good job. I appriciate . Isalute you and your master, with of love from india (raj.) Jodhpur. Keep it up madam. 👍👍

  • @sherryelysiak4798
    @sherryelysiak4798 2 роки тому

    You are truly an artist. Great ideas!