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Recycled Felted Wool Hearts

green — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:08:08 +0000

Take one part recycled wool sweater and add two parts of beads, buttons and embroidery embellishments and then dump a whole lot of colorful creativity on top and you get these cute little heart pins ready for anything.
Prices range from $5.00 to $10.00 perfect for your little valentines from SueandSew’s Etsy Shop

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Recycled Copper Hearts

green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:03:57 +0000

Created from repurposed recycled vintage copper roofing shingles, cute hearts, that are hand cut and hammered with a true artisan one-of-a-kind look. They are lightweight and inscribed with the words LOVE/YA. On top of it all they are adorned with itsy bitsy silver tin hearts. Check out Ruddle Cottage Etsy shop there are several variations.
$18.00 at Ruddle Cottage

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Upcycled Fabric Felt Art Hearts

green — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:38:47 +0000

You don’t need to pollute the planet to prove your love…try one of these adorable heart pins made from random bits of fabric scraps.
$16.00 at TresArty’s Etsy Shop

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Handbags created from recycled records

green — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:51:12 +0000

From Brazilian artist, Gueth Freitas, beautifully painted handbags made from recycled records. She paints on the black vinyl records with “nanquin” a Chinese ink …her designs are bold and punchy! She paints enough of the surface to give is a strong graphic look, however, if examined closely your admirers will see the classic tracks of the record. If you would like to give this as a gift, Novica includes and “artisan card” which tells the story of the artist and the materials used…it is a nice touch. There are several designs and different sizes available at Novica.com.

Earrings and pendant necklaces are also available from this artist using the same process of painting on recycled vinyl records. These items are playfully named “Samba Symphony” and “Samba Swing” and “Copacabana Melody”
Click here for availability and prices from Novica.com

Recycled Bike Jewelry

green — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:37:50 +0000

For the bike nut in your life, this bracelet is made from polished stainless steel bicycle spokes each free formed and attached by little bike chain pieces. How adorable! Lots of Bike themed jewelry from this Etsy seller.
$28.00 at VeloGioielli’s Etsy Shop

Bracelet made from recycled stainless steel bicycle spoke made to fit your wrist. This will remind you what is like to have the wind blowing through your hair on that downhill ride last weekend while you are working away at the desk job that slowly eats away at your dreams and rusts your soul. No rust or tarnish on this baby!
$15.00 at Simply Spoken ak’s Etsy Shop

Conveniently holds the big bucks while keeping one spoke out of the landfill. Created in a workshop for disabled adults, there is no end of good vibes coming your way while you organize your life and hold on to your bills.
$10.00 at Uncommon Goods

Bike spoke ring the perfect gift to cement a friendship or say goodbye to a bike that has been with you a long time. Keep the memories of all the great places you traveled together fresh in your mind with this ring upon your finger.
$55.00 at Snegoratchka’s Etsy Shop

Bracelets and necklaces made from recycled CDs

green — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:45:31 +0000

I wish I knew more about the process used by this artist who transforms recycled CD’s into these wonderful works of art! Bracelets, earrings and necklaces in all kinds of shapes and colors. I looked for a tutorial, but didn’t find one ….if you know how she did it, please leave a url in the comments. These products are sold on Dawanda.com which seems to be an international Etsy-like site filled with crafters and artisans selling their unique or limited edition, handmade products.
5.00 € to 15.00 € at Whiteguppy’s Shop at Dawanda

Recycled Wool Beads and Necklaces

green — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:57:39 +0000

Tonight I was looking for some inspiration and stumbled upon several artists creating recycled beads and necklaces specifically from recycled wool sweaters or blankets. Something about the bright colors combined with “fuzziness” provided some warm comfort on a sad lonely day. The first artist I came upon was from Argentina. Lua Chea specializes in eco-friendly accessories made from wool, threads and fabric remnants along with a few buttons thrown in. The fabrics are usually remnants and leftovers from textile manufacturers. Leather and suede is gathered from shoe, belt and purse factories. Their designs are beautiful and inspirational.

Available for sale at Ans Designs

This next artist (from Etsy) creates everything from bags, purses and mittens to fun holiday decorations. This item featured is what they came up with for the leftovers.

The colors caught my eye ..how couldn’t they? This is a garland made from wool scraps ready to decorate your window or bulletin board to remind you that life is happy and good!
$24.00 at MaddyAndMe’s Etsy Shop (check it out for lots of handmade knit felted wonderfulness!

This artist is working with many recycled materials, the wool felt being only one small component. I fell in love with several necklaces made up of many beautiful arrangements.

This etsy artist combines handmade felted wool beads with recycled vintage glass and plastic beads. Artful color and texture combinations!
$20.00 at ThreePeat’s Etsy Shop

This artist from the Netherlands, works with vintage woolen blankets and felted Merino wool. You can see more of her work over on Flickr – www.flickr.com/photos/kyroushka/

Prices range from $25.00 – $40.00 at Eexterhout’s Etsy Shop

This artist uses hand dyed salvaged wool that she then felts into these wild colorful necklaces. They look so simple but they have the ability to be the finishing item to pull the perfect outfit together.

$22.00 at MaisyandAlice’s Etsy Shop

Aren’t all these necklaces delicious? Interested in trying your hand on hacking up an old sweater and turning it into fashionable neckwear? During my travels, I found a few tutorials listed below:

Tutorials for making felt beads from recycled sweaters

Recycled Button Jewelry

green — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:39:11 +0000

These recycled button necklaces are simple and classy! Bring a little sparkle in to your day or evening with one stunning button at the end of a sterling silver chain. Bracelets are chock full of color, textures and shapes. This artist has a great eye for picking and choosing artsy combinations using her vintage button stash. These designs are perfect for creating a lasting personal statement. From the artist Cary Lopiccolo:

I believe that your jewelry should be fun and light hearted and make you feel like that little girl who used to daydream about caterpillers and butterflies.

Necklace is $14.95 and bracelets are $14.95 at HeyCaryAnn’s Etsy Shop

Recycled Paper Jewelry – from Hippie Kingdom

green — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:33:02 +0000

From India, recycled paper jewelry that will make you happy. Here is a statement from the artist, Devi Chand:

I make jewelry that looks happy, and passes on the happiness to the wearer. I am fascinated by bright colors and happy patterns and play a lot with them in my designs. I love to experiment with unconventional materials, techniques and combination.

I love to make recycled and eco friendly jewelry. I hate to throw away things, I stack them up. My grandma used to tell me that anything that is preserved and unused will find a use in twelve years. This has really worked for me!

Devi has her Etsy shop stocked full getting ready for the holidays. She has a whole array of eco friendly earrings, necklaces and rings made out of paper, hemp/jute and even recycled plastic straws. Perfect gift for yourself or your favorite treehugger.
Ring is $12.00 and necklace is $68.00 at HippieKingdom’s Etsy Shop

Double Rainbow All the Way

green — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:36:46 +0000

Creative use of upcycling sweaters. This designer has a nice eye for color and texture as she creates her sweater mashups!
$56.00 at Hillabalou’s Etsy Shop