Got a collection of old trophies gathering dust? Let’s transform them into something fabulous and functional with these creative DIY projects.
Trophy Serving Trays
Use trophy bases to support serving trays for entertaining guests. At my last party, they were both practical and a delightful conversation piece.
Consider these options:
- Silver Plated Trays: Add elegance with silver trays; perfect for showcasing food during gatherings and parties.
- Adhesive Felt Pads: Protect surfaces from scratches with felt pads; ideal for trophy serving tray bases.
- Decorative Handle Knobs: Enhance your serving trays with decorative knobs; adds charm and ease of handling.
Aromatic Diffusers
Turn trophies into unique aromatic diffusers by adding reeds and essential oils. My living room smells divine and looks elegant with these upcycled beauties.
Products that could assist:
- Essential Oil Reed Diffuser Set: Enhance your space with a refreshing scent using high-quality essential oil reed diffuser sets.
- Natural Rattan Reed Sticks: Create a calming ambiance by adding natural rattan reed sticks to your trophy diffuser.
- Assorted Essential Oils Pack: Customize your aromatherapy experience with an assorted pack of pure essential oils.
DIY Trophy Lamp
Turn a trophy into a quirky lamp by adding a light fixture to the top. I crafted one for my reading nook, and it’s a standout piece.
Some handy options:
- Lamp Wiring Kit: Easily transform trophies into lamps with this complete wiring kit for a standout look.
- Lamp Socket with Switch: Add convenient on/off functionality to your DIY lamp with this easy-to-install socket switch.
- Fabric Lamp Shade: Enhance the style of your DIY trophy lamp with an elegant and customizable fabric shade.
Unique Bottle Stoppers
Transform the tops of trophies into chic bottle stoppers to keep your favorite wines fresh. I love how my old tennis trophy adds a whimsical touch to my wine collection.
Some ideas to consider:
- Cork Wine Bottle Stoppers: Upgrade your wine bottles with durable, airtight cork stoppers for optimal freshness and style.
- Screw-In Bottle Stopper Kits: Easily craft custom bottle stoppers with a versatile screw-in kit for a personalized touch.
- Decorative Bottle Stopper Inserts: Add flair to your wine collection with decorative inserts fit for unique bottle stopper projects.
Gallery Wall of Achievements
Design a gallery wall featuring your trophies and medals for a bold decor statement. Mine serves as a constant reminder of my journey and accomplishments.
Useful items to consider:
- Floating Wall Shelves: Create a clean display for your trophies with these sleek floating wall shelves. Easy to install.
- Picture Hanging Kit: Effortlessly hang medals and plaques with this complete picture hanging kit. Durable and reliable.
- LED Strip Lights: Illuminate your achievements with customizable LED strip lights. Highlight your awards beautifully.
Charming Planters
Convert old trophies into quirky planters for small plants or succulents. My golden cup trophy now cradles a vibrant cactus that adds life to my office desk.
Check these products out:
- Small Bag of Potting Soil: Nourish your plants effortlessly with premium potting soil perfect for trophy planters.
- Succulent Plant Set: Enhance your space with easy-care succulents, ideal companions for your upcycled trophy planters.
- Mini Gardening Tools Set: Efficiently plant and care for your succulents with handy mini gardening tools.
Trophy Wine Racks
Craft a wine rack using multiple trophies for an eclectic bar accessory. Friends love how my old awards now hold bottles with flair.
You might give these a try:
- Tabletop Wine Display Stand: Display your wine bottles stylishly using this elegant tabletop stand. Perfect for any bar setting.
- Wine Bottle Holder Base: Securely hold your wine bottles with this sturdy bottle holder. Ideal for DIY trophy racks.
- Decorative Trophy Pieces: Enhance your DIY projects with these decorative trophy parts. Create unique wine racks easily.
Ornate Table Centerpieces
Use large trophies as centerpieces for dining tables, filled with flowers or lights. My trophy vase at Thanksgiving was an unexpected hit!
A few relevant products:
- LED Fairy String Lights: Illuminate your centerpiece with enchanting LED fairy lights for a magical dining experience.
- Artificial Mixed Flowers Bouquet: Add elegance to your trophy centerpiece with a vibrant artificial mixed flowers bouquet.
- Floral Foam for Arrangements: Secure your floral display effortlessly with versatile floral foam, ensuring stability and style.
Artistic Displays
Arrange trophies in a creative collage to create an artistic display that tells a story. I once stacked mine on a shelf with fairy lights for a magical touch.
Maybe worth checking out:
- LED Fairy Lights: Illuminate your trophy display with twinkling LED fairy lights for a magical atmosphere.
- Wooden Floating Shelves: Enhance your artistic display with stylish wooden floating shelves to neatly organize your trophies.
- Decorative Wall Hooks: Add decorative wall hooks to hang your lights or small trophies for a layered look.
Elegant Candle Holders
Turn trophy bases into charming candle holders that add a glow to any room. I once repurposed a golf trophy this way, and it became the centerpiece of my dining table.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Decorative Candle Inserts: Transform trophies with elegant candle inserts for an ambient glow in your favorite spaces.
- Wood Finishing Wax: Enhance trophy bases with finishing wax, providing a sleek, polished look for candle holders.
- Glass Candle Covers: Add safety and style with glass covers that mount easily on your trophy candle holders.
DIY Trophy Coasters
Convert flat medals into coasters to protect your surfaces with style. My coffee table has never looked better with these conversation starters.
Items that may come in handy:
- Cork Backing Sheets: Add non-slip backing to your coasters for enhanced stability and table protection.
- Clear Epoxy Resin: Seal and protect your trophy coasters with a durable, glossy finish for long-lasting use.
- Felt Pads for Coasters: Protect surfaces with felt pads, preventing scratches and ensuring quiet placement.
Personalized Bookends
Repurpose trophies into stylish bookends that reflect your achievements while keeping your books in line. I painted mine to match my living room decor, and they never fail to impress visitors.
These products might be useful:
- Spray Paint for Metal: Transform your trophies with a fresh coat of color, perfectly matching any decor style.
- Non-Slip Shelf Liners: Ensure your trophy bookends stay secure with easy-to-use, non-slip shelf liners.
- Felt Pads for Furniture: Protect your shelves from scratches by adding felt pads to the base of your trophy bookends.
Customized Gifts
Create customized gifts by reassembling trophies into personalized awards for loved ones. I once turned one into a ‘Best Dad’ award for Father’s Day.
Explore these options:
- Engraving Kit: Create personalized messages on your trophy with an easy-to-use engraving kit.
- Trophy Bases: Elevate your DIY trophy project with customizable bases for a polished look.
- Gold Spray Paint: Transform old trophies with vibrant gold spray paint for a refreshed, elegant finish.
Kitchen Utensil Holders
Repurpose trophy bases as utensil holders to add flair to your kitchen. My old baseball trophy now holds spatulas and whisks with pride.
A few choices to try:
- Utensil Organizer Insert: Enhance any repurposed trophy base with this organizer, perfect for spatulas and whisks.
- Decorative Kitchen Utensils Set: Upgrade your kitchen style with this set, perfectly matching your unique utensil holder.
- Non-Slip Pad for Base Stability: Ensure your trophy base stays secure with this non-slip pad for added stability.
