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Jun

14

Recycled Artist Harriete Estel Berman

June 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

One glance at the works of art — and accompanying prices — at harriete-estel-berman.info and you’ll see that the creative pieces lean toward art rather than craft. But many of Harriete’s techniques and outcomes are found in the recycled crafts world. Take this well-crafted bracelet, made from recycled tin cans, which is vibrant, fun and [...]

Jun

9

Sulky Monster Plush Doll

June 9, 2008 | 2 Comments

Fidgety Fingers is a collection of finger-made items made from salvaged stuff, such as this wonderful plushie named The Sulky Monster (later named Bolino). He’s made from old tops and socks and is even stuffed with shreds of old clothing. Check out the site for other environmental-friendly ideas and tutorials, including tips for cleaning, cooking [...]

Apr

21

Twig Art

April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In honor of Earth Day, I think it’s appropriate to highlight an artist who creates organic works that literally stem from the Earth. Shown is the work of Paul Schick, who pieces together twigs and pods to form both functional and purely decorative constructions. See more of his work at www.paulschick.com.
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Mar

6

Just Launched: Junkafied

March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Junkafied team creates funky and colorful sculptures from found objects they pick up at yard sales and curb side. They just launched a website, which features their work, and are looking for feedback from other recycled crafters/artists. So, give them some encouragement, some suggestions or – best yet – an order for one of [...]

Feb

11

Bottled Beverage Art

February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Artist John Bassett takes discarded glass bottles and plates and then slumps and fuses them into colorful abstract works of art for the wall. A true recycling artist, he even uses materials from old window sashes and door frames when his works call for wooden supports. Visit his creative and colorful gallery at www.basglas.com.
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Jan

31

Junk Mail Portraits

January 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

S.A. Schimmel creates striking portraits not with paint but with junk in the form of flyers, mail, greeting cards and colorful ephemera. The artist, who graduated with a degree in psychology and painting, has a diverse art career, ranging from visual display designer to needlepoint canvas designer. Her current junk art mosaic work stemmed from [...]

Dec

4

A Wreath for Every Occasion

December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Empty wine bottles, chipped or cracked china and teacups, and tarnished spoons become the focal point in Clara’s Teacup wreaths. As in all crafts that are lovingly made, no two wreaths are exactly alike. In addition to wine bottle and teacup wreaths, the business offers Delft wreath and wooden shoe floral arrangements, fruit and floral [...]

Sep

26

Vintage Tin Figures

September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Janet Cooper is a recycled artist who incorporates interesting used goods that aren’t found in any ordinary garbage bin. Her funky mixed-media quilts, dolls, assemblage ladies and — my favorite — tin can figurines use vintage labels and packaging, antique fashion accessories, tidbits from her travels and ages-old doll forms to help her create truly [...]

Sep

24

Sweet Stuff at SweetyPrize

September 24, 2007 | 1 Comment

Catherine of SweetyPrize is one versatile gal. If she’s not crocheting, she’s decoupaging. If she’s not decoupaging, she’s paper-crafting. And if she’s not paper-crafting, she’s beading.
A good portion of her items she sells on Etsy are made from recycled items (she’s a leader of Etsy’s Trashion group, in fact). Among the many upcycled goodies Catherine [...]

Sep

23

Rekindle Me

September 23, 2007 | 1 Comment

Sharon from Rekindle Me puts her folk-arty flair on flea market finds, including used furniture and home accent pieces, and sells the one-of-a-kind works at craft shows, at a local store and on her website, www.rekindleme.com. Her Autumn’s Falling Leaves Chair, shown, reminds us of one of the most beloved seasons.
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