Giving new life to old plates, buttons, glass, and anything else in her way is how iBreakPlates creates her stunning jewelry. Have a peek t her blog for more great products http://craftherapy.blogspot.com/
Saturday, 26 May 2007
PaganoDesign
PaganoDesignWorks created this bag out of recycled wool sweaters, felted in hot water & appliqued together. Even the brown cotton yarn along the top edge is recycled from an unloved sweater. In all, seven sweaters laid down their lives for this bag!
savagechenille
Designed by savagechenille Utilizing reclaimed fabrics, these scarvlette's are designed and created using a faux chenille technique. The layering of different color fabrics with different threadcounts many times creates a soft watercolor like effect. The end result is a very soft, chenille like texture.
http://savagechenille.etsy.com
http://savagechenille.etsy.com
Friday, 18 May 2007
memake
Keep your boiled egg nice and warm in this cute soft pink egg cosy. Made with felted lambswool from a recycled jumper. It is Embellished with the word 'egg' in yellow satin ribbon (lest you forget what's underneath) Green-blue button detail.
plasticpumpkin
These little guys are expertly hand-folded by origami artist Ken Murakami. Ken is meticulous (almost psycho) about getting precise, clean lines in his origami. These tiny cranes, made from part of a tea bag wrapper, are proof of his tenacious "artsiness."One part recycle art and one part traditional Japanese origami, these unique little birds are perfect for collectors, crafters, and jewelers.
Thursday, 17 May 2007
disCARDS
Set of three gift tags on yellow and white cardstock, adorned with images from a recycled math book (published in 1978.)
ktrever
This is a one of a kind transformation of a wooden wallet box into an adorable little jewelry box with the beautiful Audrey Hepburn decoupaged on the lid with a fun toile background.
LianaKabel
Necklace made from vintage knitting needles, hand-coloured stainless steel, button and sterling silver. individually hand made & One-of-a-kind
fiveforty
Gorgeous, recycled felted wool sweater rag rug. Woven on a frame loom, using both wool for warp and weft. Making it an all recycled wool textile. 23" X 33"
daniellebags
This bag has so much personality! The body of the bag is made from a repurposed dark pumpkin color curtain with off-white fringe. The flower applique on the front are created from scrap cutouts.
allisonstrine
Put yourself in a state of style with this pendant/zipper pull/keychain thingie created from a real and really old state license plate. Each & every individual letter is hand crafted.
MonkeyDogStudio
Set of 10 little tags recycled from some cardstock packaging. A beautiful bird has been stamped on the front in black ink.
magicforestcreations
Magiscforestcreations love recycling. ''my clay is recycled from the earth. that's why i love pottery. it can be so simple, use nothing man made or harmful, and still be incredibly useful''
http://magicforestcreations.etsy.com
lolaandemilin
Emilin's uncle works for a local coffee roaster. Knowing of Lola and Emilin's love of recycling/repurposing interesting fabric, he started collecting the large burlap sacks used to ship green coffee beans. Lola and Emilin are in the process of turning these sacks into interesting and useful objects.The body of this bag is recycled burlap from the coffee sacks. You can still see parts of the original printed labels.
chictabs
This little purse is made of 100% post-consumer clean, recycled aluminum beverage can tabs and nylon ribbon yarn. It has a polyester liner and magnetic snap closure on the flap. A fun and beautiful little one-of-a-kind purse! http://chictabs.etsy.com
lostmitten
This is a handmade, handbound book, recycled and reconstructed from a novel called "The 13th is Magic!" . The inside pages have been replaced with blank pages to become a journal. The binding is a coptic stitch made with waxed black thread. http://lostmitten.etsy.com
kraftymomma
These pretty butterfly plant picks are made from maple seed “helicopters”. kraftymomma gathers the seeds in early summer to save them from being chopped up by the lawn mower and uses them in herb crafts.Each butterfly consists of two pairs of maple tree helicopters. Since these helicopters are as unique as fingerprints they are meticulously matched in order to make the butterfly wings even!! http://kraftymomma.etsy.com
uppitywomandesigns
Tansy is a not-so-golden retriever. Oh, she's got the fluffy ears and fluffy tail, but there's something a little "off" about her. Let's just say she'll never be a show dog. (It's not her fault, of course; she had no choice but to begin life as a pair of tan socks!
http://uppitywomandesigns.etsy.com
http://uppitywomandesigns.etsy.com
littlethings1
Littlethings1 has created this altered art piece using a vintage wooden pear dish layered with old papers. A vintage photo of a couple couple on their wedding day, vintage lace, french wired ribbon on the bottom and a paper flower . Embelished with a silver heart that states ..forever together ! http://littlethings1.etsy.com
Estasketch
Estasketch creates these pieces entitled "My Secret Identity" series. They are mixed-media on paper, combining comic book pages, most being from around 1965-1970, with ink outlines.
http://estasketch.etsy.com
http://estasketch.etsy.com
kinchi
Heres one for a shiny happy baby! The applique of flowerleafs are sew hand from vintage fabrics. http://kinchi.etsy.com
Dkoss2
Bernadette has struggled for years with me over this but she has finally gained enough confidence to start looking for a new home, a new friend, a new lover, whatever the future may bring for her. Bernie enjoys snorkling, motorcycles, and eating gold fish crackers. She had a crush on Miles A. Wiggleroom for a brief period of time but has since decided that he's too much of a ladies man and she's looking for someone who can give her their utmost attention. Bernadette occasionally stumbles, especially when there are cracks in the sidewalk because it is difficult for her to control her four legs at once. She can be shy at first but once she gets to know you she's quite the motormouth.Bernadette is made from a pair of socks, cotton, blood, sweat and tears. She is about 12" tall (when she's not hunching over with poor posture) and 4" wide. She just whispered in my ear that she's looking forward to eating those goldfish with you. http://dkoss2.etsy.com
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Time2cre8
Cut from an old graphics catalog from the 1970s. Each envelopes has a different font. The catalogs were from when rub-on letters were used for creating graphics!http://www.time2cre8.etsy.com/
Nonsuch
Felted & hand knitted bangle in a mixture of greens, blues & teal, snugly stitched over an acrylic bangle. Embellished with an embroidered green merino felt leaf, and a vintage buttons.
Persimmonsgal
This is a small soldered bauble containing an image of a poppy seedpod from a 1936 dictionary. The pendant is soldered around the edges and fully on the back.
EyePopArt
An original design hand-painted with acrylics on a recycled 12" vinyl record. The painted record is heated and sculpted into a uniquely organic flower shape. The spindle hole is sealed and the entire bowl, as well as the record label on the reverse side, has been sealed with a glossy finish. This record is a 1975 release: "Original cast - New York Shakespeare Festival - Joseph Papp presents A Chorus Line. www.EyePopArt.etsy.com
Madefromtheheart
Silver ball chain bracelet, with silver and black beads, & hearts made from recycled Mountain Dew cans. http://www.madefromtheheart.etsy.com/
mvegan5
Vintage copper filligree circles paired with fun vintage metal blue daisies. Fun and elegant, and perfectly recycled! http://www.mvegan5.etsy.com/
Enthral
The Ladybugs in the Garden Brooch features two lampwork ladybug beads and a number of reclaimed buttons, all wired together to create this bit of whimsy. http://www.enthral.etsy.com/
rustchic
Wonderfully sweet vintage hot pink & orange cut velvet tapestry bag, needlepoint and velvet are combined to make this one of a kind shoulder bag. Handmade by me in New Orleans Louisiana, this bag is fair trade, 100% recycled and vegan! Bag is secured with a vintage brass shoe buckle & lined in velvet. http://www.rustchic.etsy.com/
Garbagebag
About 20 years ago I managed to put together my first “garbagebag”. I was studying in a handicraft-school and as exercise I had to manufacture “a gift that reflects recipient’s personality”. I was short of money and therefore had problem of getting together the material. Luckily I then visited my mother while she was cleaning her wardrobe. There I saw a solution to my problem. My mother got rid of her “garbage”, I finished my exercise for the school and my friend received “a gift that reflected her personality”.A couple of years ago I was going through my things when I realised what a wasteful way of life I was living. I had handbags and not worn out clothes all over the place. To my opinion it is sometimes necessary to cheer up everyday life with a new garment or a piece of accessory. However I wouldn´t want to be the worst case of dissipation of natural resources. At that point I remembered my experiment of recycling my mothers “garbage” and I had the idea of putting up Garbagebag. http://www.garbagebag.etsy.com/
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