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Jun

25

Upcycled Bracelets

June 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Bracelets look great, but they don’t always feel great on your wrist. By wrapping used bangle bracelets in colorful yarn, not only have you created a soft accessory for your skin, but you’ve also created a whole new look. Here are a few Etsy sellers offering pretty yarn-wrapped bracelets:

squishyfish (shown)
sparroworiginals
Little Gals Studios
Wild Child Dzigns

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Jun

23

CD Earrings

June 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

These cute earrings are music to the recycled crafter’s ears. Shannah at UpCycleMart upcycles discarded CDs into pairs of cute and unusual earrings, like this geometric-themed pair made from the printed side of the CD. She also works with the unprinted side of CDs and embellishes with paint and dainty beads. Check out the upcycled [...]

Jun

22

Scrabble Tile Pendants

June 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

Pieces of Me Pendants offers a wonderfully sweet collection of pendants made from used Scrabble tiles. Each pendant is sealed with a high-gloss nontoxic glaze and comes with an organza bag with gift card tag, just waiting to be gifted to a special someone. A bargain at $5 a piece — plus the shop is [...]

Jun

11

Recycled Coffee Sleeve

June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The next time you crave a take-out coffee, come prepared with your own stylish coffee sleeve — recycled from a sweater, of course. Head on over to East Coast Kitsch for a sampling of colorful ideas from Jane Murphy, or support your fellow crafter and purchase one from her shop. East Coast Kitsch also features [...]

Jun

1

Playful Assemblage

June 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cat Bishop a.k.a. Artsy personifies (or puppifies, in this case) everyday objects with funky assemblage works, including Scottie (shown) made from a vintage xylophone toy, a 50s alarm clock and French tart tins. Check out her Etsy shop for more unique one-of-a-kind sculptures made from vintage doodads.
The artist writes in her profile: “If our outward [...]

Apr

30

Upcycled Baby Bibs

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Babyware can fall under the category of eco-chic, too, as mandolyn on Etsy demonstrates with her baby bibs made from fused plastic bags. She describes the product as sturdy, waterproof, reversible, easy to clean and eco-friendly. A cotton bias tape makes the edges softer for little necks, and a velcro closure makes the dining process [...]

Apr

15

Skateboard Jewelry

April 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

Calling all skater-crafters (if any exist) … The 2ReVert shop at Etsy shows us how to transform the already-cool designs of skateboards into something fashionable and less space-consuming: jewelry. Well-crafted rings, necklaces, belt buckles, earrings and bangles all highlight the multiple layers of wood inherent to skateboards. The featured ring, which sells for $24, is [...]

Apr

13

Vintage Linens

April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

WITHERINE garments are made from fine vintage napkins, pillowcases, flour sacks, table cloths, hankies and doilies. In the company’s Etsy shop you’ll find adorable little girls modeling handmade bonnets, sundresses and halter tops — all of which are fit for a garden party on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Mar

30

Vintage Utensil Cuff Bracelet

March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

You are what you eat (with). I love LTCreatesJewelry’s vintage flatware, such as this butter knife, that are bent into fashionable rings, jewelry cuffs, earrings, napkin rings and more. The hand-stamped lettering on this timeless cuff adds a personal touch.
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Mar

23

Recycled Fence Bags

March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

From the streets of Detroit come the Ornj line of bags, which are made of recycled temporary construction fencing found in the city. Available in a vibrant orange (imagine that!), the mesh bags come in a variety of styles — totes, shoulder bags, purses and messengers. They’re sold through Motor City Handbags, home of the [...]

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