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Recycle magazines into mirror frames

2012-01-16T03:05:00.000-08:00

Colorstory designs is the collaborative work of designers Amy Gibson and Andrea Read. The two artists are willing to make a good to the planet and utilize only recycled materials. They have developed a unique method of
collecting recycled magazines and also any kind of paper. Here is the result of what can anybody do with
recycled magazines: art and eco products. This time, it's a special mirror frame made only from brownish recycled magazines. Love the natural shades: brown, cream, reds and beige. Of course, this frame can be done in any color fits to your walls. Enjoy the product here.
website: www.colorstorydesigns.com

What can I make from recycled magazines?

2012-01-16T02:49:00.000-08:00

Recycle magazines! Here is a good example of what can you do with recycled magazines. Love this designs: so colorful and decorative, a creative touch in any room. This beautiful and unique clock will make a statement in
your home and it's made from recycled magazines! This round clock is surrounded by bright colorful pieces of recycled magazines. What I like most is that you can choose from a large variety of colors of the recycled
magazines used. This colorful clock measures approx. 12 1/2" across and the clear portion that shows the hands of the clock measures 8 1/2" across. The clock is approx. 2" deep and includes built-in hardware at the back of the clock.

How can I reuse wine crates and transform them into desks?

2012-01-16T02:38:00.000-08:00

Shama’s designs are a reflection of the artist and have been described as inspirational, original, and bold by her many domestic and international clients. Sharma fell in love with this wine crate and apparently, it was quite hard to
get rid of it. What a great idea to use this and transform it into a desk? This is a table made from reclaimed pine tree vintage wine crate. Nice thing that this desk has enough space to keep all your magazines and papers. Lovely
design that looks amazing in any house.The size of the table is 23" x 13" x 26"H, making it a great size for an entry way or a small kitchen space.

Plant Markers Made From Recycled Wood

2012-01-15T12:14:00.000-08:00

Andrew and Melissa are the two shop owners of this Etsy online store. The two are very talented and they work a lot in wood. Andrew does much of the woodworking, while Melissa handles administration, advertising, and such. Whenever possible, Melissa has stepped in to assist with woodworking, and has picked up a great volume of

experience, and has opened her own shop, strictly for supplies, vintage, and findings. I was impressed by everything they do and here they are, the Plant Markers Made From Recycled Wood. They use pieces that were
prepared for demolition, fences and old wood in order to create these beauties. Enjoy the plant markers below: light colors, smooth texture made from recycled Alaskan Yellow Cedar with a sweet peppery aroma, makes a nice gift!

Recycled Wood Mosaic Church

2012-01-15T11:55:00.000-08:00

Alex Iobus from Pittsburgh, United States confesses he is working in wood for about 20 years already. Love all his creations and I think these years of experience, plus the creative eye that searches for the perfect reclaimed wood are obvious. He experimented with faux finishing and he discovered the fact that nature and time were
also important: "My first pieces using old wood were furniture and functional pieces. I am an ok carpenter, but
measuring twice are not my strengths." These churches are made from old doors, hardware parts and stained glass back in 2008. Since then, they were left in a box. I am so glad he found them and expose them.

Bracelet made from wood

2012-01-13T04:04:00.000-08:00

Star it's the owner of Stardesigns shop on Etsy. She makes a beautiful work and she has a great talent. This bracelet is made 100% from wood, it's very strong, and can be worn in shower, pool, lake and in salty water. During
time, the skin oils will affect a little bit the colors of the bracelet. But this will give the precious dark brown look for
sure. If you will buy one of these you will have a unique bracelet because every piece has a different color and texture. I really like her work because it's beautiful and ecological. If you want to buy one of these, visit her shop here.

Pinecone Bird Feeder, the special treat for your feathery friends

2012-01-11T07:31:00.000-08:00

Aimee Winslow has indeed a little shop with random stuff. Love this creative idea she has: to use pine cones to create bird feeders. This could be the special treat for your feathery friends. Here are the ingredients: pine cones,
peanut butter, and bird seed together for your wild birds to enjoy. This bird feeder is offered in a nice cellophane
bag that has also a ribbon attached. Congrats, Aimee for thinking of birds.:)

Floral Bird Feeder

2012-01-11T06:48:00.000-08:00

Ellen Freeman is a specialist in ceramic. The artist confesses that she learned all by herself the ceramic art. She is specialized in stoneware products and porcelain and she is very happy to use botanical elements in her art. I was very happy to get myself inspired by her creative solutions in how to make some bird houses. Below you can
find a floral bird feeder that is incredible beautiful due to its colors and floral decorations. The bird feeder is
suspended from color-matched synthetic cord. Actual leaves and flowers were used to make the impressions in the clay. The colors are fired in and cannot fade. Handmade in the US. Approximately 6" diameter. The bird feeder is sold with a refill of seeds included.

Origami Paper Bowl, natural look

2012-01-09T08:31:00.000-08:00

Ruti Ben Dror is the owner of RutisRoots shop on Etsy. Great idea to use Origami to create paper bowls. Love the fact that she used natural paper to make this special gift. Here are over 200 pieces of recycled paper, selected with
care, folded into place and carefully glued together into a wholesome stabled 3-D structure. The artist guarantees the
work is durable and safe to store your things inside: jewels, pencils, remote control. You can give this item a practical use or just leave it on your desk or hang on walls for an extra creative touch:)

How can I use deer antlers to make art?

2012-01-09T06:46:00.000-08:00

Love these Ornate painted antler in gold, bronze, and white with delicate details. Amber Perrodin from Springdale, Arkansas is the artist that inspire us with these beautifully decorations on deer antlers. Adorned with
an intricate hand painted pattern. This is a large antler that measures approximately 19" from tip to tip. Love the
pictures also and the presentation. I saw a lot of deer antlers before but these are the most refined and gorgeous ornamented. This cruelty free, Mule Deer antler was found in the mountains of Southwest Colorado.Art by amberperrodin here.

Make a Desk caddy from reclaimed wood

2012-01-09T03:44:00.000-08:00

Some pictures on Etsy are so yummy! Take a look at these 3 images I added here. I am already in the atmosphere! Apart of this, the idea is great: use reclaimed wood to create a desk object. Store your pencils, pens, scissors
and brushes. You will have enough space because the caddy has 7 holes of different sizes. Desk Caddy made from
antique wood 6 x 2 3/4 x 3 3/4. Now your desk will be nice and clean. Personalize your caddy with antique letter punches found here. Design and ideas by PegandAwl.

How can I recycle a vintage Tupperware Jell-O mold into a pendant light?

2012-01-09T02:46:00.000-08:00

I wrote before about Jeff and Mark and their extraordinary idea: how to recycle jars. (see previous post) Here is another interesting way of recycling. Just taking a deeper look at their shop BootsNGus, I found this smart idea. What about recycling a vintage Tupperware Jell-O mold and transform it into an upcycled pendant light? Love
the color and the 50's retro look it brings. This lamp will be the perfect accessory to create the vintage
atmosphere. Comes with and ONLY uses Energy Efficient bulbs. Well ventilated at the top and lit with only energy efficient bulbs, this lamp does not get hot.

How can I recycle jars into Chandeliers?

2012-01-09T02:24:00.000-08:00

Jeff and Mark from BootsNGus found the answer to this question. Simple and stylish, the chandeliers are made from recycled jars. You can now decorate your space because these jars could fit in any place: your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. As you can see, the light provided is all you will need in order to create the desired atmosphere in your home. This light comes as a swag, hung from the ceiling by hooks and plugs into any outlet.
Cord and chain are 12 feet long. A creative idea that, as the owners confirm, reinvent the reinvented:) Enjoy the
pictures and..the product. For 70$ here.

Candle holder

2012-01-08T05:24:00.000-08:00

I found on Etsy a beautiful candle holder that was fabricated by Merritt Hyde. You can place these gorgeous candle holders anywhere: even in your garden. Merritt Hyde currently lives in Alabama with his musician husband and she
has a 7 years old son. She is doing a very beautiful work and she has a lot of talent. This is the kind of the product that is 100% ecological and recyclable. I think that this is a beautiful decoration for your garden and can match
with all type of styles also in your home. Via Etsy.

How can I make a bird feeder?

2012-01-07T13:24:00.000-08:00

If you live in a house that have a garden you can make a bird feeder. Here is what you need to do: 1) Find a place, 2) Cut the side of the upper part of a plastic bottle turned into U-shaped. 3) Bend and reinforce (if you must) the cut.
It's better to use bottles made of harder material. Reinforcement can be done with a stick, that must be longer that plastic. Now you have 2 choices: a) Make a hole into the bottom of the bottle and put it on a broom handle. Stick the
broom handle into the ground deeply and after this fill the bottle with seeds. b) Make two holes in the upper parts of the bottle, tie a resistant string and hang it in a tree (this is the better way if you have a cat). Now you can fill the bottle with seeds.This bird feeder can make your garden more beautiful because birds will attract your attention. Inspired via here.

How can I make jewelry from wood?

2012-01-07T13:15:00.000-08:00

The answer to this question is right here. An Italian artist found the answer: here are some creative wood slices that form a natural cluster necklace. BoisetRois is a shop from Italy that works with natural wood. Lovely necklaces
that are so simple and so refined in the same time. Little ash wood's slices, totally handmade and natural. Just the
original wood grain.The artist creates a lot of rustic necklaces and pendants, buttons made in natural wood.

Want a house made of wood?

2012-01-06T07:56:00.000-08:00

This is one way to get a cheap house made 100% from wood. You can chose from different styles and you can choose from what kind of wood you would like to construct. The prices for a house are different: you can choose one
made from massive wood (price 170-250 $/mp) or if you live in a hot area you can choose light wood (price: 100-150$/mp). You can order interior stairs, terrace and how it is divided inside. This is a better way to protect the
nature because this house is 100% ecological and recyclable. If interested in these house models, take a look here on marco-mara.

Global warming

2012-01-06T07:49:00.000-08:00

We hear all day about global warming and we don't know exactly what is this phenomenon, but today I will explain a little bit what is this all about. Global warming means that the temperature of our planet rise maybe not so
fast but in years we fell that. If the temperature is rising, icebergs will start to melt and oceans will ''eat'' the earth. What we need to do to stop this, is simply to use lees fuel, stop polluting the atmosphere and what it's the most
important we need to stop cutting trees. I think it's the time when we need to start to plant trees. Pictures via Worldviewofglobalwarming.

How to spend less money on fuel?

2012-01-06T07:09:00.000-08:00

Bio fuel is a fuel that is made from cereals and vegetable oils. Now if you use this fuel you can spend less money and you protect the nature.This fuel can be used by almost all cars that are diesel, but it must be a higher that 10
degrees outside or you need to combine it with diesel fuel. Bio fuel is less inflammable and it's more easy to transport and store. First Bio fuel was made from sugar and vegetable oil. I think that we need to try to use this
because our fuel supplies are limited and we need to find another way to travel without using resources that pollute. Via Wikipedia.

Creative ideas on how to make toys from reclaimed wool

2012-01-06T04:07:00.000-08:00

These are the toys that I would want to have. I think any kid would love these toys. Handmade in Canada using reclaimed wool, these items are colorful and one of a kind: moose purses, bunny scarfs, colored pencil bag in
shape of a dog, they are so lovely that a parent could have difficulties in choosing one!:) CateAndLevi are making the
most of their toys. To play with a Peek-a-Boo toy, all you have to do is to insert your hand into the puppet with your pinky and index fingers extended as you can see in the pictures.

How can I recycle old packaging into notebooks?

2012-01-06T03:37:00.000-08:00

Somewhere in Pennsylvania, in the proximity of Philadelphia, there is one artist named Ivy Lane that loves to recycle and reuse things. What I will present today is these colorful notebooks of her handmade from discarded
boxes of Snickers, Cheerios, and other corn flakes brands. For sure, she is helping the environment with these eco-actions. Also, because these are not the only things she creates in order to sale them on Etsy, there are plenty
of other creative ideas on how to reduce and reuse old items. Be sure to check out all of the future-friendly, recycled/upcycled nifty gifties, including notebooks, jewelry, t-shirt market tote bags, jot-and-go journals, matchbox goodies and crayons. Something for everyone.

Take a look at ivylanedesigns shop here.

What can you do with your old metal truck bed?

2012-01-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

If you ever asked yourself the questions: What can you do with your old metal truck bed, here is the answer. Kate and Ben Gatski are making the most of Eco Friendly Farm Tables & Folk Art Sculpture. Here is a Youtube
movie if you want to take a deeper look at the process of creating three fabulous tables using the recycling technique. Ben rips apart his old truck and he creates unique pieces of furniture that look so cool, don't you
think? Kate and Ben Gatski advice us to carefully use this product, to use a cloth to clean it and to use a special spray if willing to apply a clear metal shiny look.

Map Drawer Pulls or Handles made from recycled maps

2012-01-05T07:42:00.000-08:00

Using old maps is not new at all. But the idea of recycling old maps into knobs is nice. I would like to have some cute decorated knobs at home. Bob and Sherry are masters in handcrafted map jewelry. Here are some
examples of what they can do using old maps. The couple came with an idea of incorporating maps in resin in order to create knobs for your drawers, shelf or cabinets. They really look good and they are so stylish. The knobs are
1.125" in diameter and about an inch deep. These designs are hand crafted and different one from another.

About solar energy

2012-01-05T07:12:00.000-08:00

First solar cooker was invented in 1767 by Swiss Horace Saussure and it looked like a box made from wood, painted in black. Solar energy is a free and permanent opportunity to use natural resources. Solar panel generates electricity from photovoltaic cells, it generates heat for buildings and it provides hot water for all seasons.
This method can save our planet from global warming because if you use this you don't need to cut threes or to use gas to heat your home. I think this is a better way for our planet: solar resources are free and available all the
year. This could be a new beginning for a green future. All you need to do is to put the solar panels on your roof and to maintain them work all the time. Pictures via Wikipedia.

How to create a house made from cob

2012-01-05T06:11:00.000-08:00

Cob it's a material used by ancient people for building their home. This material it's made from sand, water, straw and earth. Cob is resistant to earthquakes and it is fireproof. It's very simple to make this material, all you need to do is to mix the ''ingredients'' and after this you put the mix into special forms and leave until it's dry. Using this
material you can create an Eco house spending less money and you can make more quickly the house because
after you finish it you don't need to spend money and time to isolate the house due to the fact that the cob is resistant to mold. Pictures via kreativekubits.