Plastic bags are the kinds of things that seem to accumulate at a rapid speed in your cabinets. Instead of letting your home get overrun with an insane amount of plastic, why not spin those bags into gold – or at least something that’s both practical and attractive? These 20 DIYs show some clever uses for plastic bags, ranging from jewelry to storage containers.

You’re not going to believe how easy #13 is.

#1. Weave a plastic bag basket.

#2. Crochet an eco-friendly tote bag.

#3. Twist up a plastic bag jump rope.

#4. Fashion yourself some plastic bag shoes.

#5. Make a cute floor cushion.

#6. Stitch a plastic bag throw rug.

#7. Crochet some plastic bag coasters

#8. Fuse plastic bags onto coasters for a cool design.

#9. Make yourself a fun little plastic bag chicken.

#10. Keep out of the sun with this plastic bag hat.

#11. Braid a plastic bag bracelet for you and a friend.

#12. Upgrade your twirl with a plastic bag tutu.

#13. Construct an interesting plastic bag lampshade.

#14. Turn an old plastic bag into usable fabric.

#15. Upcycle a plastic bag to store your fruits and veggies.

#16. Put your plastic bags to a good use with this cool kite DIY.

#17. Embroi­der plastic bags and reuse them for everything.

#18. Cut and string an autumn leaf garland.

#19. DIY a plastic wreath.

#20. Fuse together a plastic bag tote.

Bonus: DIY Ideas for Plastic Jugs

Create cool bookmarks out of plastic jugs with a tie-dye Sharpie effect.

Cut plastic jugs into cool votive candle holders.

Build an epic plastic jug igloo.

Turn a plastic jug into a creative paint and paintbrush holder.

Use a plastic jug as a tomato planter.

Build a vertical garden with upcycled plastic jugs.

Turn a plastic jug into a storm trooper helmet.

Turn a plastic jug into a handy watering can.

Keep the birds around with this cute plastic jug bird feeder.

Turn plastic jugs into these awesome flower lights.

Transform a plastic jug into a holder for your sandwich.

Get festive with these colorful plastic jug skulls.

This Halloween, turn a few plastic jugs into some scary skeletons.

Make a reading lamp that’s perfect for camping.

Turn a plastic jug into a cute owl.

Get creative and turn your old plastic jugs into festive Halloween lanterns.