22 of the Greatest Tire Crafts

Have you ever wondered what to do with used tires? Here are 22 tire crafts to spruce up your backyard, amuse your kids, or even add more seating to your living room. This list contains everything from tire planters to a hot pink dog bead all made out of tires. There is something for everyone on this list, including your pup!

Where can I recycle old tires?

If you are nor feeling crafty, and simply want to recycle tires, click here and enter your zip code to find the nearest recycling center that accepts tires.

Recycled tire toys for kids

If you have a few old tires laying around why not give them new life and make something fun for the kids!

1. DIY Tire See Saw

This see saw provides hours of fun for little kids! The best part? You can make 2 see saws with one tire!

2. Sandbox

This recycled tire sandbox is perfect for one child. The chalkboard lid makes sure no cat can do their business in your kiddos play space.

3. Ladybug Tire Swing

Turn an old tire into a whimsical toy that doubles as a statement piece in your yard. Grams made this lady bug tire swing is made with a simple can of spray paint. You ca

4. Pony Tire Swing

Instead of a plain ol’ tire swing turn your old tires into a pony swing! Daves’s Garden shares a pattern and step by step picture tutorial to make your very own point tire swing.

5. Tire mushrooms

All you need to make these adorable mushroom stools is an old tire, plywood, a tree stump, and an old couch cushion! I’ll take 5 for my backyard, please! Get the full tutorial on Grillo Designs.

6. Tire Hammocks

Who doesn’t love a hammock? The best part of this tire craft is that you can turn one tire into 2 awesome tire hammocks. Get tire hammock swing plans at Playground Ideas.

DIY Tire Planters

Next on the list of tire crafts are tire planters! Who knew old tires where a perfect for displaying plants?

7. Tire Urns

These old black tires got a major face lift with a few coats of paint and lots of dirt. I love how she elevated the urns on cinder blocks for extra height. Photo via Shoestring Pavilion.

8. Wall Tire Planters

These planters are as simple as hanging tires on a wall and adding beautiful flowers, of course. Don’t forget to drill holes in the bottom of the tires for drainage! For more picture and details visit Recaptured Charm.

9. Parrot Planter

What a creative way to re use a tire!

10. Tire Planter

This recycled tire planter up-cycled the whole tire, including the metal rim. She opted to add clothesline rope around the tire instead of painting the tire. For detailed tutorial to make this recycled planter, check out By The Stand.

11. Frog Planter

This creative tire garden planter gave 5 old tires a new life and added a whole lot of whimsy to Two Women and Hoe’s garden.

DIY Tire Seats

Save a tire from a landfill and turn it into a chair!

12. Ottoman

No one would believe that this beautiful ottoman started its life as a tire and is simply covered in rope. For a complete tutorial, check out That was a What!

13. Grass Bench

Use recycled tires to make a grass bench, tire planters, and even a playscape for kids. This pop up park was in Lima, Peru and utilized old tires in many beautiful ways.

14. Tire seats

These tires win cutest tyre seats I’ve ever seen! Best part? They double as toy storage! For the step by step tutorial, visit Grillo Designs.

Tire storage

Who doesn’t need more storage in their home? Give an old tire new life as a storage container. It’s perfect for a garden hose, toys, or even a shelf for toy cars!

15. Hose Holder

This tire craft adds a touch of whimsy to the garden and makes the gets the water hose mess under control! (Image via Felder Rushing.)

16. Toy Storage

A simple, modern way to keep the toy clutter to a minimum outside. Best part? The tires are on casters! Spotted on Curbly.

17. Pouch

This simple carry all pouch is made from old bike tire. See the detailed tutorial at Etsy Journal.

18. Toy Storage

If you have a car lover on your hands, this tire turned Matchbox car shelf might be the winner. A fresh coat of paint and 3 wooden shelves, gives a unique storage space for your little ones most prized possessions. For the complete tutorial, check out Spaceships and Laser beams.

Home Decor Tire Crafts

19. Bike tire turned mirror

Who knew an old bike tire could look so sophisticated with a coat of white paint and a mirror in the middle? For more details check out Re-Creations Projects.

20. Porch Screen

If you’re looking for privacy on your porch or to possibly divide up space consider connecting multiple tires with steel wire to make a screen. I love that this bike tire porch screen could also doubles as a trellis for vines. For the complete tutorial, head on over to Instructables.

21. Pumpkin

If you’re in the market for a pumpkin that doesn’t rot, this tire turned pumpkin might be your answer! (Image via Felder Rushing.)

22. Dog Bed

Turn an old tire into a modern dog bed in 2 hours or less. Check out the detailed picture tutorial on Practically Functional.

If you ever wonder what to do with used tires again, consider one of these awesome projects above! If you enjoyed this up-cycling article, don’t miss:

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