It's all about reusing, recycling and giving old objects a new lease of life in this week's brainwaves gallery. Check it out for all the recycle inspiration you need!
Brainwaves weekly: Recycling crafts
1 of 6There she blows
When we were celebrating my mum Christine's birthday, she didn't want to blow out her candles all over her caterpillar cake. So instead, I covered a spud in some foil and stuck the candles in that. It meant that Mum could still make a birthday wish, and share her cake with me and my kids Blake and Esmae!Jayne Gregory, Ilkeston, Derbys
2 of 6Top table
My son Dale and his fiancée Rebekah needed a sweet table for their vintage wedding. We used old wooden pallets to create the base of the table, then we covered the table in picket fencing and attached side-hinged shelves for additional space. We were pleased with our handiwork and, once it had served its purpose, we turned it into a bar for our garden.Margaret Montague, Chesterfield, Derbys
3 of 6Post modern
As a keen stamp collector, I had lots of duplicates. Instead of throwing them away, I decided to put them on display. I carefully glued my stamps on to some card, overlapping them to cover the backing. Then I found an old frame and popped my masterpiece inside. Friends are always asking where I bought it! Roger Gibson, Kingswinford, W Mids
4 of 6Milk made
I had an old milk churn that I wanted to decorate. First, I painted the body of it with some metal paint. Once that had dried, I used acrylic paints to decorate it with fairies, toadstools, butterflies and dragonflies. For a personal touch, I added an initial for each member of my family. I think it looks fab. And now I've done it once, I think I could churn a few more out!Diane Lack, Ringwood, Hants
5 of 6Scaling up
Instead of throwing away an old cardboard toy box, I decided to transform it into a new cave for my snake. I trimmed the bottom off so it would fit in my snake's vivarium, then cut holes in the sides for it to slither in and out of. Finally, I filled the box with moss. My snake is very happy with her new cave.Tanith-Lei Robertson, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear
6 of 6Bowled over
During lockdown, I wanted to keep my five-year-old granddaughter Evie busy. I collected nine plastic bottles. Then Evie and I painted them yellow and white. Once the paint was dry, we put some water into each one to weigh it down. Now, we can play skittles in our garden whenever she comes over to visit. Here she is, enjoying a game with her grandad Michael.Carol Howard, Norwich, Norfolk