Today is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, and green is the new black, in case you hadn’t heard. No, not the color green, but the concept – so, to kick off my series of gift guides, here’s a sampling of some fantastic recycled and upcycled items found on etsy. Many are one of a kind!
Buttons and Time
Shopping Info for Buttons and Time:
(1) Cardboard Buttons from Design by Diana
(2) Recycled Watch Steampunk Filigree Earrings by Mystic Pieces
(3) Silver Wheels Button Earrings by Jewelicide
(4) Message in a Bottle Necklace by Art Made by Tammy
A Few Accessories
Shopping info for A Few Accessories:
(1) Altered Cigar Box by Khali Nouveau
(2) Table Runner from upcycled fabrics by Knotted Nest
(3) Poached Pear Necklace made with upcycled washers by 3 Squares
(4) Purple Finch Print mounted on recycled block by CrowBiz
(5) Recycled Leather Cuff by Pilgrimage
Silver and Jewels
Shopping info for Silver and Jewels:
(1) Dragon Ring by Little Bug Jewelry
(2) Shell Earrings with collected shells by Nature Manipulated
(3) Sea Glass Necklace by Superior Stones
(4) Vintage Rhinestone Magnet by Timeless Journey
(5) Wings Pendant from recycled silver scraps by Michon
Paper and Plush
Shopping Info for Paper and Plush:
(1) Plush Owl from recycled fabric by Hushmouse
(2) Let it Snow plantable cards from recycled paper by Flowery Greetings
(3) Pillow Cover made with recycled fabric by Dark Bluebell
(4) Gray Recycled Handmade Paper by Simply Inviting Cards
Magazines and T-shirts
Who knew such cool stuff could be made from old magazines and T-shirts?
Shopping info for Magazines and T-shirts:
(1) Paper Beads – use them to make your own recycled jewelry – by You’ve Been Upcycled
(2) T-shirt Bowl by Made by Melissa
(3) Recycled Paper Earrings by Beib
(4) Magazine Pendant by Ella Arts
November 27th, 2009 - 7:43 am
Great finds here! thanks for including me!
November 27th, 2009 - 1:34 pm
Great selection.
November 27th, 2009 - 2:02 pm
Beautiful Selection of Gifts!!!
November 27th, 2009 - 2:08 pm
thanks everyone! still taking submissions for days 5-12
November 27th, 2009 - 4:44 pm
wonderful finds, great variety! : )
November 27th, 2009 - 6:19 pm
Lots of great items here- so much variety!
November 27th, 2009 - 6:32 pm
WOW! Great things! Nice job curating this blog post!
November 28th, 2009 - 5:29 am
Wonderful Collection to start off your 12 Days Gift Guide!
Amy
November 28th, 2009 - 6:30 am
LOVE these picks! thanks so much for including my poached pear necklace
November 28th, 2009 - 9:10 am
What a Great Idea…12 Day’s Gift Guide! Thank you so much for including my necklace. I’m honored to be among other fantastic items.