There is a cool site called 1000 Markets Reclaimed to Fame and it includes tons of individual designers. Popli’s designs really caught my eye. She takes vintage bridal lace and transforms it into very modern and stunning pieces of bold … Read More ...
Zippy Green Recycled Zipper Bracelet
Reader Amalia Versaci sent me this photo of her way-cool up-cycled zipper bracelet. I love using hardware in jewelry and she really did a great job on this olive green painted zipper slide bracelet. Pop on over to her Photostream … Read More ...
Recycle those old Spirograph parts into a cool Mixed Media necklace
Margot Potter, The Impatient Crafter has outdone herself with this fantastic re-purposing of old Spirograph spiral wheels into a whimsical necklace. I love the color and scale of this piece. I can’t wait to hit the thrift stores in search … Read More ...
Computer Keyboard Earrings
Make your own Computer Keyboard Earrings with this free DIY recycled jewelry tutorial… Read More ...
Junk Mail Beads
Turn that boring old junk mail into amazing beads like these by following the tutorial over at the New New Blog! I’d love to have a necklace or a super rockin’ bracelet made out of beads like these, and … Read More ...
Recycled Envelope Bags
Grab some pretty envelopes the next time you need a smaller gift bag – perfect for a gift card, a piece of jewelry, or a thousand other little gifts! The tutorial from How About Orange will show you how to … Read More ...
Recycled Tights Necklace
I used to be a ballerina, so the idea of tights is one that’s incredibly close to my heart. One of my favorite outfits is a dress and some thick tights – not those flimsy ones you get from Target, … Read More ...
Upcycling Junk Into Jewelry
Hippyshopper offers some great links and ideas for upcycling your junk into some unique jewelry!Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft… Read More ...
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More ...
Eco Artist Claudia Garzesi
Amazing artist Claudia Garzesi makes beautiful jewelry out of recycled wood scraps covered in glossy magazine pages! Featured at eco-artware, her work is also featured through the Recycled Planet Store, a Newy York based company.… Read More ...
Jungle Warrior
Jungle Warrior
Originally uploaded by Tangerine Sunshine
What a great way to use some pieces from old comic books! This great necklace takes a piece of kitchy history and lets you wear some super power around your neck!… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly – arcoiris.co.il
This great necklace is made using salvaged parts from a computer, embellished with holiday-themed crafty supplies! While this one is holiday-themed, you could rock this necklace with any variety … Read More ...
Marjorie’s Cracked Plate Jewelry
I’ve never been someone who has wanted china in my house, as I tend to break things way too often! But if I ever did have china, Marjorie would be who I’d send my broken pieces to! Marjorie’s Cracked Plate … Read More ...
Sorry For The Long Absence!
Hey there all! Sorry I’ve been offline forever and a day … I got engaged last Wednesday and sort of fell into an engagement hole of sorts. But I’m back online now, and have some great reader-inspired links to share!… Read More ...
Mani Designs
I love getting e-mails from readers, showing off all the great crafting they do with recycled materials. So when Amber e-mailed me about her shop Mani Designs Jewelry, I was super tickled.
Featuring a variety of jewelry types, she … Read More ...