{"id":171560,"date":"2018-11-30T12:08:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T12:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=171560"},"modified":"2018-11-30T12:51:06","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T12:51:06","slug":"5-easy-bike-crafts-to-give-or-keep-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/11\/30\/5-easy-bike-crafts-to-give-or-keep-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Bike Crafts to Give (or Keep) This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, you can\u2019t say cyclists aren\u2019t creative. We\u2019ve seen old bike parts turned into fashion accessories, office chairs, and pretty much everything in between. Upcycling is a great way to give a second life to a bike that just doesn\u2019t belong on the road anymore. It\u2019s also fun to get crafty from time to time and make something cool out of stuff that would have otherwise ended up in the trash.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re trading your old model in for something you\u2019re hoping to find under the Christmas tree, have a rusty commuter out back that you\u2019re not sure what to do with, or just want to make an awesome gift for a cycling pal, we\u2019ve got plenty of ideas to help you turn those old bike parts into something new. That being said, we understand that not everyone is an experienced crafter, so we\u2019ve selected a few of our favourite simple DIY bike crafts (complete with tutorials!) that would make great gifts for yourself or someone else.<\/p>\n

Bicycle wheel collage <\/b><\/h2>\n

We love this one because it is super easy and so versatile. The clean,<\/span> modern lines of a bicycle wheel have served as the starting point for many great design projects, including chandeliers<\/a> and pot racks<\/a>, but if you\u2019re looking to keep it simple and get a bit more sentimental this year, why not create a cycling memory collage for your best riding buddy?<\/p>\n

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All you have to do is get that old wheel cleaned up a bit, paint a few wooden clothes pins fun colours, and assemble some of your favourite snapshots. It\u2019s a feel-good gift that doubles as home d\u00e9cor and can be added to each year as new memories are made. Learn how to make it on the ginger penny pincher blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Inner tube macram\u00e9 plant holder<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is a stroke of brilliance as far as we are concerned. Create something beautiful and functional from busted inner tubes? Yes,<\/span> please. Not to mention the fact that every house could use more plants. All you need to make this fashionable inner tube plant hanger<\/a> is 3 busted inner tubes, a ring of some sort, a few binder clips, and a pair of scissors. Super easy to make, you can always bug your local bike shop for some extra tubes and make macram\u00e9 bike holders for everyone on your list! We didn\u2019t know a busted inner tube could feel this good.<\/p>\n

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Candlebars <\/b><\/h2>\n

The shape of road bike handlebars are inherently elegant, so they naturally lend themselves well to being refurbished as wall hooks<\/a> or even bike racks<\/a> once they\u2019ve served their purpose on the road. But what about bringing a little cycling magic to the holiday table? You basically just need to wrap or paint the handlebars in whatever colour or design you like, then glue on simple mental candleholders you can find at any craft store. Now you\u2019re ready to light the candles and begin celebrating:<\/p>\n

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Bike chain coasters<\/b><\/h2>\n

Another way you can bring your love of cycling to the table is with these easy coasters. Give that old bike chain a second life with coasters that feature a thick layer of cork to actually keep your table protected. They\u2019re functional, stylish, and only take a few minutes to make<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Bike Part Windchime<\/b><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s true that you can make a windchime out of just about anything with a little weight to it, but trust us, this bike part windchime actually looks really cool and sounds nice. All you have to do is remove the chain and gears, spray-paint them, and you\u2019re ready to assemble. Use one of the gears as a base, add a few metal rings and some line, and hang your new DIY wind chimes in your garden or sunroom. There\u2019s lots of room to be creative here, but here\u2019s some inspiration<\/a> to get you started.<\/p>\n

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