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Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs

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Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs

If you read this blog than you will LOVE this new book Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled & Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty Wongpakdee!

This is one of those books that you pick up over and over again to get inspired and invigorate your creativity.

Every once in a while, I stumble across a book that completely recharges my creative energy—and Art Without Waste is exactly that. This isn’t your typical craft book with how-tos and templates. Nope, this one’s more like flipping through an art gallery curated entirely from stuff that would’ve ended up in a landfill.

From the first page, I was captivated. The book features 500 pieces of upcycled and eco-conscious art, and honestly, it’s like a love letter to sustainable creativity. I found myself going, “Wait, THAT was made from what?!” more times than I can count. We’re talking everything from intricate sculptures made from scrap metal to fashion pieces created with plastic bags and bottle caps. And the best part? Every single creation is proof that waste doesn’t have to be wasted.

It’s not a project-based book in the traditional sense—there aren’t step-by-step instructions—but it’s packed with inspiration. As someone who lives and breathes upcycling, I appreciated how it highlights global artists who are turning discarded materials into thoughtful, beautiful design. It gave me ideas I never would have thought of on my own, and honestly? It gave me that little extra push to dig deeper into the materials I already have sitting around.

What I also love is that it’s not preachy. It doesn’t scold you about sustainability—it simply shows what’s possible when you think differently about materials. It’s motivating in the best way.

If you’re a maker, crafter, or even just someone who appreciates clever design and wants to feel good about your impact, this book is a treasure. I’ve flipped through it a dozen times now, and I still find something new and inspiring every single time.

This one’s definitely earned a permanent spot on my recycled crafting bookshelf. Trust me—you’ll walk away with your head spinning full of upcycled possibilities.

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Comments

  2. Would love a chance to win this book! (One of my purposes in life is to re-purpose old things!) Thanks for the opportunity!

  3. As an artist/teacher and art recycler, this book would be a tremendous inspiration! I’ll keep my fingers crossed! <3

  5. Would love love to win this book its exactly what I would need right now t keep my mind busy …thanks

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IWAS Upcycled Drinking Glasses

These upcycled drinking glasses are such a fun and meaningful addition to my kitchen! I originally bought them because I’m trying to make more eco-conscious choices, but they’ve turned out to be so much more than just “sustainable.” They’re genuinely beautiful—each one is slightly different, which just adds to their charm. You can really tell they’ve been made from repurposed bottles (in the best way), and that story makes them a great conversation piece when guests are over.

They’re surprisingly sturdy too—not flimsy or thin like I half-expected. I’ve been using them daily for everything from iced coffee to juice, and they wash up really well without clouding or scratching.

Honestly, it feels good to drink from something that’s not only stylish but also has a positive impact. If you’re looking for a gift with meaning or just want to treat yourself while treading a little lighter on the planet, these are a win. They also have a frosted version too.

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