Upcycling is what happens when someone takes something old, improves it, and turns it into something totally new. If you think about it, it’s a pretty amazing trend.

People upcycle all kinds of things: home decor, clothing, and even pet supplies.

Since we’re all spending a lot of time at home right now, upcycling is becoming super popular. It’s not hard to understand why — a lot of us are looking for creative ways to keep ourselves busy.

Here are 10 times when people took something old and upcycled it into something pretty incredible.

1. Hand-painted wooden door handles

You know those amazing porcelain door handles you sometimes see? They’re beautiful, but they’re also usually expensive. This person decided to hand-paint wooden door handles instead, and they’re amazing.

2. Old CDs = something new

If you’re a ’90s kid, you probably still have a bunch of old CDs lying around. Have you ever considered turning them into something like… this?

3. Turning jeans into a new bag

This is really creative! This person took their old jeans and turned them into a handbag. It looks so professional that you would never know the difference!