This December, I’m embracing the idea of creating joy—and I invite you to do the same. Whether it’s through a cheerful decoration, a practical project with a playful twist, or simply something that makes you smile as you work on it, our project theme this month is all about Joyful Upcycles. What will you create that makes you happy?

To all the new members who joined us via Remnants—welcome! We’re thrilled to have you here and can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to our vibrant upcycling community.

Read on below to find out what’s new and exciting this week!

Joyful Upcycles: This Month’s Project Theme

This month, we’re challenging you to create something that sparks joy—for you or someone else. Need ideas? Try:

• A whimsical upcycled decoration.

• A bold, practical item with a pop of personality.

• A project that makes the process as enjoyable as the result!

In case you’ve missed it, I’ve been getting joy from transforming a pumpkin stack that was given to me—and I won’t use—into a paper mache snowman that I will! Follow us on Instagram or Tiktok to see the finished product later this week.

If you’re getting joy from something you’re upcycling, share it with us! Post on Peo Vee or tag us on social media. We’d love to feature your work!

What’s New on Remnants

Featured Vendor:

This week, we’re spotlighting Just a Ya Ya Design, artisan collector and seller of vintage and hand made jewelry. Check out their selection for some incredible finds.

Favorites Collection:

Explore our new “Favorites” collection based on your most viewed and purchased items, curated for anyone looking to spark creative inspiration. You can now find this regularly updated right on our home page.

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New in the Blog:

Handcrafting Fairy Gardens with Creative Reuse Materials

Why make a fairy garden? Because sometimes, life just needs a sprinkle of magic, and creating a tiny enchanted world is the perfect escape. And the best part? You don’t need to raid your savings to build one. With upcycled and creatively reused materials, you can craft a whimsical retreat that’s as eco-friendly as it is enchanting.

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Upcycling Old Towels: From Bath to Bold Fashion

What happens when practicality meets playful creativity? Enter the world of towel upcycling—a trend that’s turning yesterday’s bath linens into today’s statement pieces. Across design and fashion circles, creators are upcycling old towels into wearable art and functional accessories. With their thick textures, vibrant patterns, and nostalgic charm, towels are proving to be an unexpected yet perfect material for bold, sustainable design.

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December Community Meetup

Let’s close out the year together! Join us for our December Zoom Meetup on Join us Sunday, Dec 29th at 11am PT for our monthly community meetup—our project show-and-tell and social craft time! Details can be found here.

Don’t forget to RSVP in the comments →

Community Spotlight

This week, we’re featuring Mary Frances Millet’s upcycled paper earrings. Mary shares, “I’m a thrifter and an upcycler from way back. I create upcycled paper earrings now and I’m addicted. I use old books, magazines, maps, marbled paper, vintage letters people have written and everything paper! See my website [maryfrancesmillet.com] to check them out. I’m always searching for more cool ephemera!”

Thank you for inspiring us, Mary!

Wishing you a joyful and creative holiday season,