I love the look of a worn, natural colored leather belt. They have that rustic Bohemian feel, and they look great with jeans or dresses. Check out how some creative folks fashioned some awesome jewelry and accessories, as well as home decor - from old belts. I think you'll be impressed!
Upcycled belt bag from Opening Ceremony
Napkin rings made from upcycled belts by Greenbelts via Etsy
Recycled leather belt mat from Branch Home
Upcycled belt mat from Dailydanny
Recycled belt flooring from Ting
Belt webbing - from The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn
Restaurant seat cushion made from belts via Bare
Belt chairs (above and below) from Between The Stripes
Dog collar made from a recycled leather belt by Studio1070 via Etsy
Recycled leather belts lawn chair by Kikithespunkymunky
Belted pillow from BHG
Foot stool made with recycled belts from BeltArt via Etsy
Bookshelf
Belt rug from Leather Belt Rugs
UnChair seat made with woven belts from Apartment Therapy
Underside of chair seat made with woven belts from Apartment Therapy
Leather belt made into a picture frame DIY from Design Sponge
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i think i love it! :) i made a saddle bag for my bike a while bag with a belt and old purse and it got my wheels turning (no pun intended) to make something else with them...i've started collecting since.
ReplyDeleteplus, the "earl" chair! can't help but love that :)
I have used belts for so many things--love these. Thanks for featuring my star.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic post!! Guess what?! I love re-purposing belts, too! Just yesterday, I wrote a little tutorial about how to "re-upholster" a chair with belts! I'm going to re-edit my post and add a link to your post, if that is okay with you! Check out my "belt post", if you have a minute! Being that I'm still brand new to blogging, I'd LOVE feedback! http://whatamberloves.com/2012/07/15/repurpose-and-reupholster-chair-by-using-belts/
ReplyDeleteI love the UnChair and all the belt mats! I am also madly in love with the couch that uses the belts for the webbing. Makes me inspired to start collecting belts and repurposing them. So refreshing to see someone using them for something other than just purse straps.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the couch too! I think it's my favorite of the bunch.
DeleteFantabulous!! Love the mats especially. Thanks for compiling such a huge collection of items.
ReplyDeleteLinda @ Physaria Designs
I am officially kicking myself! I had a belt that I loved and I threw it away because it broke! Me and my stupid temper! It would have made some very nice bracelets, but I couldn't see that through my irritation. Hopefully I will remember this post the next time I have a problem like that.
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