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People have many different ideas of what the American Dream is, but as a kid, I believed that the American Dream was having a trampoline in your backyard. I would try extra hard to make friends at school with the kids who had one, in the hopes I would be invited over. I'll never forget the Christmas when my cousins got a trampoline and we spent a solid 20 hours jumping around and doing flips. Unfortunately, as you grow older, enthusiasm for trampolines tends to die out. Maybe our pride gets the best of us and we become too cool to bounce and act like a kid, or maybe it's just our bodies physically can't take it anymore. Either way, at some point, you'll be left with a trampoline in your backyard that never gets used. So, what happens then? We've found eight out-of-the-box ideas for you to get some extra life out of your old trampoline. Some of these ideas may not be for everyone, but it's certainly better than leaving it to rot in your yard. These crafts require you to take the old trampoline apart. Before you do so, be sure that you really want to get rid of it! Maggie McAra 1. Make an elevated garden to keep your flowers away from animals. Flickr/WillitonRef 2. Transform it into a fun little hideout for the kiddies. WonderfulDIY 3. Remove the base and use it as a frame for a massive holiday wreath. Joyce McCool 4. Flip it upside-down and grow a vegetable garden. The mesh keeps weeds out, while the legs act as supports for fencing to prevent animal intruders from munching on your greens. Heather H 5. Turn it into an instant umbrella to give your patio some shade! pinterest 6. Prop it up against a tree and use it as an outdoor movie screen. lifebuzz.com 7. With some cushions, strong rope, and lush linens, you can also turn it into a backyard cabana. .pinterest 8. Turn your trampoline into an outdoor tent. Your kids and their friends can now go camping right in the backyard! pinterest 9. It’s sort of like a hammock, teepee, and tent all in one. Delta 10. How about this trampoline-turned-lounger? homehacks.co 11. Who needs a tire swing when you have a trampoline swing? Joyce McCool 12. Trampolines make for an awesome goal post for soccer practice. Just cut it in half and anchor it into the ground on its side. Jason Ruediger 13. A trampoline frame and plenty of flowers can make for a lovely archway. pinterest 14. This chicken coop keeps would-be predators out while keeping the chickens in. Genius! Wonderful DIY 15. Can you imagine enjoying your morning coffee and a good book under this gorgeous ivy-lined archway? pinterest.com 16. Remove your broken trampoline canvas, flip the old trampoline upside down and use it to create a beautiful little garden. We love how Pinterest user Donna Beets revamped the look with paving stones. You can even add fencing around the sides and attach it to the poles to keep the critters out, too. DONNA BEETS 17. Reuse that perfectly good, and beautifully arched trampoline frame for your garden. By attaching it to a fixed base, you can create a beautiful arch that will get covered with lush vines and provide you with a relaxing place to sit and steal some shade. No one will believe you when you tell them you made it from an old trampoline! DILL-THEBEAU INTERIOR DESIGN 18. Tear apart that old and broken trampoline and create something truly beautiful. Elisha Baily uploaded her own creation to Pinterest showing how she used the old frame to create a big, beautiful lattice for her new rose garden. Just imagine what this will look like in full bloom! ELISHA BAILEY 19. Repurposing the curved trampoline frame for a chicken coop is a genius. A chicken coop needs to be designed well -- like with a curved or arched roof that won't let water pool -- but at the same time, it's not something you really want to spend a ton of money on. With some scrap wood, an old trampoline, chicken wire and a little ingenuity you can create this too. THE OWNER BUILDER NETWORK 20. Use the curved frame of the trampoline and some fencing to create a breathable but totally pest-proof garden. Your plants will grow like they're out in the open but you'll get the added security of keeping all the critters out. ALICIA HOWARD Credits: honesttopaws.com diyeverywhere.com