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11 Ways to Upcycle Floppy Disks

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Floppy disk drives have mostly disappeared now, though floppy disks themselves still exist. They have a way of nestling in disorganized places like closets, dusty but probably functional if you happen to have an ‘ancient’ computer. If not, they’re also perfect for upcycling.

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9 Quirky Crochet Octopus Hats

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Crocheting an octopus hat is like making a scarf, beanie and toy animal all at once. Once you’re done, you can adopt it as a pet, give it a name, and wear it to an aquarium to camouflage yourself among the sea life. Or you can just wear it anywhere and look fabulous.

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10 Ways to Upcycle Old Baking Tins

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A rusted, leaky or otherwise ‘broken’ baking tin is no good for cooking, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t useful anymore. Its shape is still perfect for other projects, especially if it has a pretty rim. Just by adding paint and drilling a few holes, you can make a variety of ‘new’ things out of it.

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13 Ways to Upcycle Vintage Cookie and Tea Tins

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In most thrift stores, there’s a section for old-fashioned metal tins designed to hold cookies or tea. They’re often unique, cheap and tempting to buy, but what can you do with them afterwards? Besides storing cookies, etc., the best way to reuse an old tin is to create something entirely new with it, like one of these 13 everyday objects.

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