Is your beloved umbrella broken? Please wait to dispose of it until you have looked at this article. A broken umbrella is wonderfulfor beautiful craft projectssuitable. Whether as a door wreath alternative, lampshade, mini greenhouse or even Christmas tree - there are numerous creative upcycling ideas you can consider to find a new use for it. We have put together a few of them for you.
Broken umbrella as an alternative to the classic door wreath
ThisAlternative to the classic door wreathis really creative and can be used for every season. Just swap out the cut flowers every now and then and use seasonal flowers. In autumn you can alsoUse dried flowersto decorate the umbrella and these last for a very long time. Simply hang the umbrella by the handle, fill it with water and place branches and/or flowers inside.
You can then tie the umbrella together with a pretty ribbon. Not only a transparent umbrella is for thisUpcycling ideaideally suited. Colored or even patterned ones are also very nice to look at and spice up simple white doors, for example.
Decorated umbrellas
Whether for a festive occasion or just to decorate the terrace orDecorate the dining table– a broken umbrella is perfect for hanging over the table and then decorating with ribbons, chains or other decorative things. Whether you hang the umbrella upside down or upright doesn't matter, because this original decoration is guaranteed to attract everyone's attention.
Rotary clothes dryer as upcycling for the broken umbrella
A rotary clothes dryer is a practical thing. However, it takes up quite a bit of space and for an apartment thatjust a balconyhas to offer, it is not even suitable. However, a broken umbrella can provide the perfect alternative: just use the frame. Sure, it's not suitable for large items of laundry, but you can hang smaller towels, socks or even underwear on it to dry.
In addition, this practical mini rotary clothes dryer doesn't get in the way as it is simply hung from the ceiling. You are welcome to design the frame in advance with spray paint or you can take a little more time and wrap itwith patterned washi tapeor adhesive tape. There are no limits to your imagination.
Mini greenhouse made from a transparent screen
A broken umbrella whose umbrella material is transparent is easy to useperfect as a greenhouse. It certainly can't cover large areas, but it can cover larger pots and other plant containers as well as smaller beds or certain areas in the bed. So if you want to plant vegetables or flowers a little earlier in spring but there is still a risk of frost, this old umbrella idea is just perfect. Even if the fabric has some small tears or holes, that's not a problem.
In principle it is sufficient if you put the umbrella over the selected area. If the pole is still there, you can also stick it into the ground for more stability, even in windy conditions. It is best to remove the curved or thick handle beforehand. You can then use this for another upcycling project, as you will see below.
Broken shade as a lampshade or frame
How about a lamp made out of an umbrella? You have two options: either you use the umbrella or you use the frame for incredibleoriginal lamp designs. All you have to do is remove the rod (handle) and then thread the cable through the hole in the shield. Finally, connect a simple socket for light bulbs to the cable and connect the cable to the power line in the ceiling intended for lamps.
If the fabric of the umbrella is damaged, you can also use the frame for oneDIY Lampuse. In the picture above you can see a creative and very elegant idea with chains made of rhinestones. Use the frame upside down for this type of lamp. Tie chains to the frame. You decide how many you want to use and how long they should be. Then all you have to do is thread a socket with a cable through the middle hole in the frame and you can hang up the lamp.
Tipp:You can buy a socket and cable from a lamp shop and get advice on how to install them.
Broken umbrella as a cool plant container
Tires, tubs, zinc tubs and bicycles are all originalalternative plant containers, which everyone has probably seen before. But what about this idea? An old umbrella turned upside down provides ideal space to plant pretty flowers. If the fabric is slightly torn in some places, it doesn't have to bother you. This means that the irrigation water can drain away perfectly. Since the umbrella will be permanently exposed to moisture and especially sun, it may not be possible to use it again next year. But at least you'll have had some fun with it before you throw it away completely.
Bat costume
- black umbrella
- Scissors
- Never
- tape
- black bands
Looking for an original, homemade costume? A broken black umbrella is perfect for making wings for oneMake a bat. Your child is guaranteed to be happy about this costume for Halloween or carnival! For the DIY idea, you should use an umbrella whose fabric is still intact. So if only the scaffolding is broken, it's best to get started right away!
Stretch the umbrella and cut two opposite segments. One of the two triangles should reach to the center while the other is slightly smaller. Then use pliers to cut off the metal supports. Then cut off the long metal handle and then the plastic part in which the metal rod is inserted.
Now cut off all connecting pieces. Then connect the loose rods together by wrapping them with adhesive tape. Any sharp ends are automatically isolated. Now just measure the person who will be wearing the costume to determine the correct length for the straps that will be used to tighten the wings. You will need two straps for the shoulders and two more for the wrists so that the wings move as you move your arms. You then simply tie the ribbons to the metal rods. That's doneAccessory for the bat costume.
Recycle umbrella handle
Especially if a broken umbrella has a nice wooden handle, it would of course be a shame to simply throw it in the trash. And you don't have to, because it can come in really handy. You probably noticed an interesting option above: it can be used to hang a night lamp by attaching the lampshade to it.
But alsoas a coat hookthe handle is perfect. To attach the hook to the wall, you can simply use a hanger screw and a dowel. This way the connectors will not be visible. When attached to the wall in this way, several jackets or shirts can be hung with coat hooks. Alternatively, pipe clamps can also be used (see picture on the right).
Not only curved umbrella handles are suitable as hooks. Even if an old umbrella has a straight handle that is nice to look at, it can be used in the form of wall hooks. In this case, fastening with a hanger bolt is the most suitable option.
Broken umbrella – Make an original Christmas tree
Alternatives to the real Christmas treeare very trendy at Christmas and have been conquering living rooms for several years. Would you like to try a modern Christmas tree this year? Then take your broken umbrella and get started. Once again, there are different variants that you can choose between. You can see one of them in the picture above: If your broken umbrella happens to be green, you can use it as is. Place it in a container, secure it with crumpled paper so that it doesn't wobble and decorate it with a few bows.
Alternatively, you can also use the framework without the fabric (if it is torn or just not pretty, for example). Wrap the metal rods with green string lights, suitable for indoor or outdoor use as desired. If necessary, remove the handle and insert itDIY Christmas treeinto the soil in the garden (or alternatively into a container). You can then decorate the tree with other Christmas tree decorations.
On the far left of the picture you can see a third variant that looks incredibly attractive and original, but for which you need not just one old umbrella, but several. The scaffolds are distributed on a long metal rod and the thin metal rods of the scaffold are trimmed. Here thetypical fir shape: The rods are shortest at the top and get longer towards the bottom. We also find the idea of the tree hanging instead of standing very attractive.
Since the metals and therefore the DIY Christmas tree are very light, a stone wrapped in wire can be used as a weight. This variant can alsowith fairy lightsor other Christmas tree decorations if you wish. But keep in mind that the metal itself already sparkles a lot.
