Full Circle Digital Magazine August 2013 | Page 85

PERFECT CIRCLE • WELL ROUNDED RETIREMENT LIVING Old tire UPCYCLED to stylish Ottomon inspirations If you’re not afraid of a little creative ‘do-it-yourself’ and would like to make your own ottoman from an old recycled tire - then you’re in luck. I came across this fantastic idea by Nikki on her blog: ‘That Was a What?’. She created this stylish ottoman, using an old discarded tire and some rope. Due to overwhelming interest, Nikki has turned her ottomans into a successful business. She also sells her instructions in a booklet from her blog. If you’d like to make your own ottomon or foot stool from an old tire: Click here to view a DIY project from Minha Casa. (This site is Brazilian) They have some great step-by-step pictures that give a clear idea on how to go about making it yourself. You will need an old tire, a drill and some screws to fasten 2 circular pieces of hardboard to the tire. Strong glue, a glue gun, and rope will finish it off! U P C Y C L E New life from waste. Make a differance wherever you can. Recycle waste materials by upcycling them into functional works of art. Upcycling creates employment and reduces waste. Please mail your upcycle ideas and any feedback to [email protected] FULL CIRCLE DIGITAL MAGAZINE AUGUST 2013