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¡DIY! Great Bench by Martina Ahlbrandt
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"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. And, it doesn't look too difficult. I love these! It would be fun to see them in different colors, though I do like the simplicity of the silver and wood."
¡DIY! Doily Table Runner
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"Clean out your grandmother's closet, head to your local thrift store, or hit up ebay, because this great table runner is easy to make, fun to look at, and good for the earth (reusing is fun)."
Recycled Painting Noteboard by Kate
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"¡DIY! There are a billon and one paintings down by someone's dear grandma at my local thrift store, now I know where some of them end up... Read the simple how-to and have fun."
Daisy Vase from Bic Pen by Jim Termeer
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"I really dislike trying to use a pen that should have been thrown away already from lack of ink. Throw it away? Up-cycle! What can I say? How do you think he makes these? I think a whole collection of them would create a great texture. And what if you used different colored pens?"
Frederique Morrel Tapestry Lunchbox by Kirk Gallery
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"The site says, "Frédérique's "lunchbox" can be used for, well, lunch, but it also serves equally well as a handbag, or even as a simple decorative piece for the home." I think I'd be a great gift wrap. Again, from the site, "Since each piece uses recycled patches, each is completely unique, involving a painstaking search through archival needlepoint stocks and an elaborate effort to source piec..."
Denaz Jewellery: Earrings
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"A one-of-a-kind Mom deserves a one-of-a-kind creation. And, to be sure, this artisan's creations are each timeless, unique and sourced from jewels once lost and forgotten. So, not only are her earrings (and necklaces and bracelets and brooches) strikingly gorgeous, they are environmentally superior. Fair warning: you will be tempted to buy a bauble or two for yourself after perusing her splendi..."
Ciaffi :: Marche Book - Now Notebook - Spiral Bound
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"With a tourist brochure of the Marche, region of central Italy, where was illustrated its most important cities of art, and interspersing white paper, we have made this book/notebook. Inside there are 64 high alkaline white paper, produced with the sugar cane's bagasse, an eco-friendly renewable resource which, when converted to paper, reduces the demand for trees significantly. This notebook c..."
The Paper Bead Roller-The only paper bead tool on the market!!!
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"This woman is a genius! Not only is she really funny and talented, she is really, really smart. I bought one of these rollers and although I have been making paper beads for a year, I could not believe how much easier it was with this. even my seven year old likes it. I think you should try it out...but be careful...no one warned me that I would be shredding everything in sight..."
Piet Hein Eek | Stools
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"Fun and functional and made from scrap wood...laquered in a gloss paint/finish.... i love stools ...so useful."
Baby Boy Whistle (upcycled bottle caps)
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"Made by Loran Scruggs, who lives in Port Townsend (WA), an arts community in the USA. These whistles do work, and they are made from recycled tins and bottle caps. Totally cool stuffs!"
TerraCycle Inc
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"Made from natural worm castings (and packaged in reclaimed plastic soda bottles) this plant food works so well it will make you never want to use Miracle Gro ever again."
Wiener Bench
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"Etsy's upcycling contest winner - this is a fabulous piece made entirely from recycled parts (or mostly). Great piece to keep in a living room or bedroom. I'd love to have the chance to sit on it - it looks fabulous. Cool and enviromentally conscious - what could be better?"
Reclaimed Apothecary Match Box Bottles
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"reclaimed is the unique fashion for today especially since decreased carbon foot print and landfills. LOVE IT!"
Tuesday Winslow- Mirrors and Picture Frames; Eco-friendly; Recycled artwork & home decor, gifts
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"This is a creative collection of handcrafted, eco-friendly papier mache mirrors and picture frames. The artwork is designed with international maps, all kinds of world stamps and colored paper. The colors are bright and the work is very unique. The papier mache is made from recycled newspaper. They make unique gifts and kids really love them. The prices are very resonable. The mirrors an..."
Owly Baird Pauly M Upcycled Stuffed Owl
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"It looks like it might be hypnotized, but it is still kind of cute."
Soda Tab Bracelet with Ribbon Custom COLOR of by dubzandkittle
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"For something made with soda tabs, this is pretty cute!"
Ladak blanket - design blankets made from rough blankets finished with ribbons, lace and other rich fabrics
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"Blankets from recycled materials & then embellished, each one of a kind & each named after a homeless person."
Waste Bin made of Billboard Posters by Gebruiksaanwijzing
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"Unused billboard-posters no longer have in to be put in the shredder, but a second chance as 'Paperbag', a colorful waste-paper basket. Colorful, fun, and variable."
¡DIY! Bookcase (from metal barrister) by Dawn Buscher
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"Wow. Anyone know where you can find metal barristers?"
Tin Can Lids by Jack Bresnahan
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"When do you think we can buy some? So clever, resourceful, and great looking!"
¡DIY! Thrift Art Saved by Amanda of Red Jet Whistle
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"Who knew? A note board out of old paintings (http://www.thisnext.com/item/C243CCDD/44868652/Recycled-Painting-Noteboard-by). And now this! I'm heading to the thrift store. (What if the two were combined?)"
¡DIY! Up-cycled T-Shirt Bag by Martha Stewart
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"I guess it depends on the shirt, but you could make some pretty neat bags out of old ts."
Small Tapestry Pillow by Frederique Morrel & Kirk Gallery
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"Great Colors! I love the juxtaposition of styles, you might get a fancy couple next to Mickey Mouse. Made from Vintage Materials, so it's green."
Handmade Housewares on Etsy - Ali-Cate Robot by BululuStudio
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"how fun is this super sculpture! It would be awesome to showcase this anywhere in a home! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle... ART! handmade, eco friendly and awesome!"





