Hey there! upcycle infatuaiton is all about learning a little, seeing a lot and getting inspired! Welcome to the world of upcycling! contact me at upcycleinfatuation@gmail.com “sustainable, environmental, green or eco-friendly, this forward-thinking frame is beauty with brains.” title quote found in “Experimental Eco-Design: Product, Architecture, Fashion” by C. BrowerTumblr (3.0; @upcycleinfatuation)http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/UpcycleInfatuationhttp://feedburner.google.com<p>Hey Friends, we&#8217;re making a jump over to <strong><a href="http://upcycleinfatuation.blogspot.com">http://upcycleinfatuation.blogspot.com</a></strong> come along for the ride.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/GPYTYQpe0pc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/GPYTYQpe0pc/45219076593http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/45219076593Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:22:36 -0500myeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/45219076593<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/52711779" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Thanks to my friend Kai for sharing this with me!  Landfill Harmonic film, check this out!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/zDm8XPB4TJk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/zDm8XPB4TJk/38011200288http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/38011200288Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:01:08 -0600upcyclingupcycle infatuationinstrumentsmusicmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/38011200288<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mckbl8cdP71qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Ikea Announces Plan to Become 100% Energy-Neutral by 2020</strong></p> <p>Way to go Ikea! As if I needed more of a reason to love Ikea.  Check out the article by Inhabitat: http://inhabitat.com/ikea-announces-plans-to-become-100-energy-neutral-by-2020/</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/1-mUjTBQB-k" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/1-mUjTBQB-k/35777483087http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/35777483087Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:00:42 -0600IkeaInhabitatupcycle infatuationenergy-neutralmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/35777483087<embed id="v_player_cctv" width="561" height="346" flashvars="videoId=20121015100622&filePath=/flvxml/2009/10/15/&isAutoPlay=true&url=http://english.cntv.cn/program/facesofafrica/20121015/100622.shtml&tai=english&configPath=http://js.player.cntv.cn/xml/english_config.xml&widgetsConfig=http://js.player.cntv.cn/xml/widgetsConfig/english.xml&languageConfig=http://js.player.cntv.cn/xml/english/main.xml&hour24DataURL=&outsideChannelId=channelBugu&videoCenterId=fd725813a2254231ab44bbc8b05b1cf8" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" menu="false" quality="best" bgcolor="#000000" name="v_player_cctv" src="http://player.cntv.cn/standard/cntvOutSidePlayer.swf?v=2.0.2012.09.28" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" lk_mediaid="lk_juiceapp_mediaPopup_1257416656250" lk_media="yes"></embed><br/><br/><p>I’m currently living in Kenya for four months and learned about <span>Emmanuel Kamengoma and Paradox Studios on the tv here. Very interesting. Check it out!</span></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/fFktxPEj8ls" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/fFktxPEj8ls/34559883862http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/34559883862Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:00:18 -0500Emmanuel Kamengomaupcyclingupcycle infatuationSouth AfricaParadox Studiosmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/34559883862<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/4129315" width="400" height="270" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Check out the guys at Resource Revival!</p> <p>These guys do “rebicycling” and make awesome things from unwanted bikes and parts.  To learn more about them and shop their products, head to https://www.resourcerevival.com/</p> <p>(Thanks Chuck for telling me about these guys!)</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/rifW3uA5dZc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/rifW3uA5dZc/31730670986http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31730670986Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:56:16 -0500upcyclingupcycle infatuationresource revivalbicyclemyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31730670986<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32162129" width="400" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>JUNK BONANZA THIS WEEKEND!</strong></p> <p>If you live in Minnesota (or anywhere close to it) and love junk, this is the event for you!!!  Awesome vendors from all over come together for this great three day (September 13, 14 and 15) event.  It’s held at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. It cost $9 to get in but definitely worth the cash.  Thursday it’s open from 10-5, Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-5.  Get your Junk search on!  To learn more go to <a href="http://www.junkbonanza.com/index.php"><a href="http://www.junkbonanza.com/index.php">http://www.junkbonanza.com/index.php</a></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/trNR2M7QNEo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/trNR2M7QNEo/31399041426http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31399041426Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:55:51 -0500Junk bonanzaupcyclingupcycle infatuationjunkshowmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31399041426<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i41jjerR1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i41jjerR1qgxi0yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Tshirt and Extra Fabric Bibs</strong></p> <p>I had some extra fabric and a tie dye tshirt laying around and decided to give baby bibs a shot and threw in a little Minnesota love in the process. I ended up putting a felt button over the velcro stitch area.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/n-oKz53plkU" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/n-oKz53plkU/31333154994http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31333154994Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:56:58 -0500tshirtfabricbibupcyclingupcycle infatuationmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31333154994<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i361pEht1qgxi0yo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>If you live in the Twin Cities, Come See Us!!!</strong></p> <p>Upcycle Infatuation, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZoeVioletDesigns">Zoe Violet</a> and <a href="http://upcyclephd.com/">UpcyclePhD</a> will be at J. J. Hill Days this Saturday from 11-5 and Sunday 11-4.  Come check out what we have including NEW items!!!  Anything from furniture, wall art, household items, stuff by baby, headbands and other beautiful hair accessories and lots of fun hats!  That’s right, something for everyone!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/9LYY7PGMRms" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/9LYY7PGMRms/31052927851http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31052927851Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:55:33 -0500upcycle infatuationUpcyclePhDZoe VioletupcyclingJ. J. Hill DaysArt Salemyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/31052927851<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i1ljjXGv1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Tire Rim Ottoman</strong></p> <p>I found this oversized tire rim (from a truck or bus) at a junkyard in northern Minnesota.  When I asked the elderly junkyard worker if I could pay him for it to make a piece of furniture out of it, he looked at me like I was crazy, chuckled and said I could have it for free.  So began the brainstorming process and I always liked the idea of an ottoman made from a tire rim.  The top cushion comes off for storage inside the rim where fabric covers the bottom shelf.  The top fabric is excess fabric I purchased at a rummage sale and the bottom fabric is from a curtain.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/_jyyTmrVd0o" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/_jyyTmrVd0o/30865221416http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30865221416Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:53:00 -0500tire rimottomanupcycle infatuationupcyclingmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30865221416<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i27ywo6U1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Lamp Shade Beads</strong></p> <p>Recently I learned to cover lampshades to give them a fresh look (as seen in the <a href="http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/28553674524/film-reel-jug-vase-light-fixtures-one-product#notes">previous lamp post</a>) by using scrap fabrics or pillowcases.  I took these beads off of a gently used lampshade and cut them off the strand to use for another project.  Taking five minutes to cut off the beads and keep them with the other spare beads I already have is a simple way to add to my supplies without throwing something away or spending any money.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/ct_co9W1mAE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/ct_co9W1mAE/30581899112http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30581899112Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:00:07 -0500upcycle infatuationbeadsmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30581899112<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9i0y0pQhU1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Latest Level Lamps</strong></p> <p>I found these trailer levels last fall and finally got around to turning them into light fixtures and I love the color of them.  I sold them recently at an Art Show to someone to make them an accent in their modern home.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/UomybadfMPc" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/UomybadfMPc/30449287664http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30449287664Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:58:51 -0500light fixtureupcyclingupcycle infatuationlevel lampstrailer levelmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/30449287664<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ylu2ts0N1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Film Reel, Jug, Vase Light Fixtures</strong></p> <p>One product that I have always liked to make with unwanted materials is light fixtures because I can use anything and everything and I don’t have to worry about supporting anyones body weight with unwanted materials.  These film reels were given to me and I purchased the vase and the jug that says “Winter Formal 1966” on it.  The shades were purchased or broken and collected. The teal and white one, yellow and white one and blue and white one were all originally a shade of beige and I didn’t like how they looked so I recovered the shades with scrap fabric and a pillow case.  In front of them are paperclip earrings!  More to come about them.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/rpRJ2BO1RII" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/rpRJ2BO1RII/28553674524http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/28553674524Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:45:35 -0500film reelslight fixturejugvaselampscrap fabricpillow caseupcycle infatuationmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/28553674524<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ylbioI4t1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ylbioI4t1qgxi0yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ylbioI4t1qgxi0yo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ylbioI4t1qgxi0yo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Sea Glass Pendants</strong></p> <p>Here are some of the products I sold during my show last week.  I love sea glass or lake/river/stream glass.  They show the true definition of upcycling, from litter to beautiful necklace pendants!  These are one of my new favorites to make, just finding the pieces of glass takes a little work.  There is also a blue bead pendant shown as well that has been collected from a broken necklace along with the other beads pictured.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/QBRxqZ1OZ7E" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/QBRxqZ1OZ7E/28333669935http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/28333669935Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:46:27 -0500sea glassglassupcycle infatuationnecklace pendantsnecklacemyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/28333669935<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7lfwqg4lt1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Upcycle Infatuation spreads it’s wings!!</strong></p> <p>This last Saturday I had my first public show at an event called Alive at the Market, a fundraiser for the Face It Foundation at the Minneapolis, MN Farmers Market Annex.  It was a beautiful event and I was glad to be a part of it.  Shoppers were sparse but the networking was big.  So, the excitement of selling art grew in me.  I had new film reel light fixtures and jug lamps for sale along with record bowls, paperclip earrings, hanging minnesota ornaments and sea glass pendants and felted hats from my friend Jan from upcyclePhD.  A fun evening overall.  Look for pictures of the items soon to come.  Unfortunately my camera was not charged so I only have cell phone pictures but will work on product pictures.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/uW8Fhn8qjVk" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/uW8Fhn8qjVk/27906054610http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/27906054610Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:48:46 -0500upcycle infatuationshowAlive at the Marketmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/27906054610<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7lg6gErvk1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>A Long Break and A New Logo!</strong></p> <p>Wow, no idea where summer is going.  I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a camp leadership team again this summer for june and half of july and jumped on that so art was minimal during this time but I’m back! </p> <p>More exciting, Upcycle Infatuation introduces a new logo!!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/UvExr6IFZXY" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/UvExr6IFZXY/27809020806http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/27809020806Sun, 22 Jul 2012 22:27:36 -0500logoupcycle infatuationmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/27809020806<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39faxxYrQ1qgxi0yo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39faxxYrQ1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39faxxYrQ1qgxi0yo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Check out this article: <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/officina-roma-villa-entirely-built-out-trash.html?campaign=daily_nl">Officina Roma: A Villa Entirely Built Out of Trash</a></strong></p> <p>Thanks Treehugger.com for sharing this great article with us and awesome pictures. This trash villa is in Rome and part of a Recycle exhibit. 24 High School students from all over Italy came together and used glass bottles, oil barrels, old furniture and windows, car doors and oil drums. Way to be creative!  To learn more, go to http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/officina-roma-villa-entirely-built-out-trash.html?campaign=daily_nl</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/BpEm1xwSa6U" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/BpEm1xwSa6U/22581819856http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22581819856Mon, 07 May 2012 06:01:13 -0500trash houseoil barrelglass bottleTreehuggermyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22581819856<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39cwxWoXJ1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><div> <p><strong>Creative Mailbox</strong></p> <p>Upcycling in everyday objects. Check out this mailbox that is located just outside Manhattan, Kansas in the heart of farmland.  They used an old farm plow to add some fun to this box.  </p> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/zcCUVUua0TE" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/zcCUVUua0TE/22243615668http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22243615668Wed, 02 May 2012 00:51:00 -0500farm hoemailboxmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22243615668<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39bx3yHNn1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>It’s That Time of Year!!!!</strong></p> <p>Call it a Yard/ Garage/ Rummage Sale!  They are coming and I went to my first one on Thursday!!!! Even though I’m always looking for junk, I get really excited during Sale season because that means it’s time to find some fun stuff to Upcycle and start brainstorming ideas!   On Thursday I purchased 17 glass candles holders for $4.25 that I plan to add some decoration to. I also purchased an unused ikea red and black dish towel for $0.10 and a pink owl tshirt for $1 that will either make a great pieces of art or pillows. Alright time to Upcycle!!!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/BgeJxSd_vwo" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/BgeJxSd_vwo/22070782430http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22070782430Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:09:39 -0500Rummage SaleGarage SaleYard Saletshirtcandlepillowtowelmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/22070782430<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz9fnz4NsO1qgxi0yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!</strong></p> <p>Love this little pallet art for this day made by <strong>Tatertots and Jello</strong>.  To get the tutorial head over to their website at: <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/01/valentines-day-pallet-art-and-doily-mantel-tutorial.html">http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/01/valentines-day-pallet-art-and-doily-mantel-tutorial.html</a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/HUvARIUX0Ow" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/HUvARIUX0Ow/17606321164http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/17606321164Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:05 -0600palletwoodartvalentines dayupcycleupcycle infatuationmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/17606321164<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lw4o2j0pkF1qgxi0yo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>RePurpose: A Cool Store</strong></p> <p>Oh do I wish I lived closer to Northville, Michigan for the purpose of visiting this store! Their website states the store is “h<span>eralding 1,700 square feet of eclectically stocked space, RePurpose bursts with Fabulous Finds such as Antique Furniture, Home Accessories, Designer Purses, Vintage Dresses and Original Works by local Artisans. Cash & Cari host Cari Cucksey stocks a treasure trove of reused valuables that rotates on a regular basis, beckoning shoppers to snag one-of-a-kind items.” To learn more and see more pictures,</span> go to their website at: http://repurposeshop.cashandcari.com/</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~4/fJ6arYcw_wM" height="1" width="1"/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/UpcycleInfatuation/~3/fJ6arYcw_wM/17549399860http://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/17549399860Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:02:06 -0600RePurposeNorthvilleStoreupcycle infatuationmyeurolifehttp://upcycleinfatuation.tumblr.com/post/17549399860