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Reclaimed Olive Wood Heart Nesting Bowls (set of 3)

green — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:54:19 +0000

There so many reasons that these bowls will warm your heart! First off, they are made from reclaimed recycled wood from fallen trees so no additional waste is created. Second, the bowls are made by artisans from Kenya which operate under Fair Trade principles and a percentage of sales are returned to the artists. Third, the bowls are beautiful and functional and hand carved so that no two sets are exactly alike. They are erfect for holding your jewelry or to gather items on a dresser or desk.
$24.00 for the set of three at Earthlover

Recycled Felted Wool Hearts

green — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:08:08 +0000

Take one part recycled wool sweater and add two parts of beads, buttons and embroidery embellishments and then dump a whole lot of colorful creativity on top and you get these cute little heart pins ready for anything.
Prices range from $5.00 to $10.00 perfect for your little valentines from SueandSew’s Etsy Shop

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Recycled Copper Hearts

green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:03:57 +0000

Created from repurposed recycled vintage copper roofing shingles, cute hearts, that are hand cut and hammered with a true artisan one-of-a-kind look. They are lightweight and inscribed with the words LOVE/YA. On top of it all they are adorned with itsy bitsy silver tin hearts. Check out Ruddle Cottage Etsy shop there are several variations.
$18.00 at Ruddle Cottage

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Upcycled Fabric Felt Art Hearts

green — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:38:47 +0000

You don’t need to pollute the planet to prove your love…try one of these adorable heart pins made from random bits of fabric scraps.
$16.00 at TresArty’s Etsy Shop

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Recycled Hearts

green — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:49:01 +0000

There is no end to the good vibes that you get with this pretty “heart” platter. Each plate is cut from glass that would otherwise go to waste and end up in the land-fill which is a tragedy since it is perfectly good glass!! It is categorized as pre-consumer/ post-industrial. The design on the plates is hand screened. With each purchase, $2 is donated to benefit Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity, which brings community volunteers together to build affordable housing for low-income families….and a little certificate describing the donation is included with the plate. It is dishwasher and microwave safe.
$72.00 at Uncommon Goods

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Recycled T Shirts

green — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:37:52 +0000

We’re all spent from the holiday and now need to regroup and make something beautiful for ourselves that doesn’t cost a lot of money! Everyone has a spare T-shirt hanging around. Check out the beautiful ideas:

This neckware is created by Etsy seller Johnny Vegas Originals. Lots of different colors and styles available for sale in his Etsy shop. Can you imagine anything more comfortable to wear?

This creative craftster cut up her t-shirts and made yarn out of it which she then knitted to make dishtowels. I’m sure they are nice and soft and absorbent! See her tutorials here>>

Save the planet in more ways than one by passing up the paper or plastic dilemma at the grocery story and making your own bags from recycled T-shirts. Here’s the tutorial>>

How cute are these ruffle shirts – made from recycled Tshirts?

Tutorial 1: http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/2011/03/ruffly-tshirt-tutorial-from-just-another-day-in-paradise/
Tutorial 2: http://jaynsarah.blogspot.com/2011/03/anthropologie-squeezebox-top-diy.html

Cool pompom tutorial from Craftaholics Anonymous to create a bit of whimsey wherever you may need a bit of fun in your life. You will never look at an old Tshirt in the same way again!

Lots of beautiful flower tutorials ready to be created in a variety of fabrics >> Most are ready for purchase for $6.00 each.

Want to create an entire bouquet of flowers? Perfect for your relative or friend who is allergic to the real deal. These look beautiful and they are fun to make!

Create your own wedding flowers>>

Hat tutorial! Perfect for babies and their delicate noggins! Click here for the tutorial>>

What about these simple Upcycled / Recycled T-Shirt Bangles? Nice and detailed Tutorial available here>>

Tutorial from Martha Stewart living includes a video for step by step instructions. These are elegant and casual at the same time. They will go with everything!

I want to try creating a one-of-a-kind scarf, the possibilities are endless to make something fun and colorful. Here’s the tutorial>>

Eco Friendly Menorah 2011

green — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:27:25 +0000

If you are looking for a new take on an old tradition how about using a menorah created from recycled materials? We have some from recycled galvanized steel, recycled circuit boards, recycled sweaters, recycled glass and on and on.

Click here to see the collection>>

Eco Friendly Wreaths

green — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:51:28 +0000

We combed the web and came up with wreaths made from recycled cans, upcycled wool felted sweaters, wine corks, recycled paper, recycled vintage books and eco-friendly organic greens.

Check out the eco-friendly wreath collection 2011>>

Recyced Holiday Ornaments 2011

green — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:35:47 +0000

From recycled bullet casings to recycled xmas tree trunks we’ve got your holiday tree trimming covered. Whether you need to bring a little holiday cheer to your cubicle or you are decorating the douglas fir in front of the roaring fire. …Click to view the best and the beautiful holiday decorations from recycled materials>> …and here’s more recycled christmas ornaments>>

Handbags created from recycled records

green — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:51:12 +0000

From Brazilian artist, Gueth Freitas, beautifully painted handbags made from recycled records. She paints on the black vinyl records with “nanquin” a Chinese ink …her designs are bold and punchy! She paints enough of the surface to give is a strong graphic look, however, if examined closely your admirers will see the classic tracks of the record. If you would like to give this as a gift, Novica includes and “artisan card” which tells the story of the artist and the materials used…it is a nice touch. There are several designs and different sizes available at Novica.com.

Earrings and pendant necklaces are also available from this artist using the same process of painting on recycled vinyl records. These items are playfully named “Samba Symphony” and “Samba Swing” and “Copacabana Melody”
Click here for availability and prices from Novica.com