22 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 old tires turned into frogs to hot pink dog bead, there is something for everyone on this list, including your pup!

Where can I recycle old tires?

If you are nor feeling crafty, and are simply looking for a tire recycling center, 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 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

6. Tire Urns

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

7. 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.

8. Garden Planters

For a simple and colorful way to give old tires a new life consider simply painting each one a different color and filling it with beautiful flowers. For more pictures, check out Hometalk.

9. Parrot Planter

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.

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. For a complete tutorial check out That was a What!

13. Grass Bench

Use recycled tires to make a grass bench, flower planter, and even a playscape for kids. This pop up park was in Lima, Peru 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

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!