These items are created by a group of more than 200 Haitian artisans called Comite Artisanal Haitian (CAH). The group was founded in 1973 as a non-profit organization.

$39.00 at One World Projects

$17.00 at One World Projects

One World Projects will donate 50% of all Haitian product profits to non-profit organizations such as Partners in Health / Stand with Haiti (www.standwithhaiti.org) and AmeriCares (www.americares.org).

Embroidered covered journal created from recycled cement bags and filled with recycled paper.
$25.00 at Haitian Artisans for Peace International

Haitian Artisans for Peace International (HAPI) was founded in March 2007 with a mission for ‘securing health, education, dignity and hope through economic opportunities’.

Handmade of papier mache from recycled materials by artisans in Haiti.
$45.00 at Stray Dog Designs

Available in 15 different colors. Papier mache crabs created from recycled materials. Handmade by artisans in Haiti.
$135.00 at Stray Dog Designs

Small colorful clutch or purse is handmade by artisans in Haiti out of recycled materials as part of the RARA project. The RARA Project helps underprivileged Haitian women generate income to provide for their families, and trains them in skills such as sewing and weaving, all while promoting environmental responsibility.
$22.00 at The Hunger Site

Recycled empty oils drums transformed into sculptured steel designs .
$79.00 at VivaTerra (VivaTerra is raising money and has already donated $10,000.00 to Carribean Craft)

More oil drum art from Haiti…purchase from Fair Trade Marketplace and while you are at it pick up one of their Organic Cotton Unity T’s and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Fair Trade artisans and farmers in Haiti.
$29.95 at Fair Trade Marketplace

Recycled skateboard bangles and earrings made from used and recycled skateboards. The colors and patterns are often left over from the original skateboard complete with its own personality and pizazz. This jewelry is a great opportunity to show off your creativity, individuality and take action to save our planet.


Rings are $54.00, Earrings are $42.00 and bracelets are $24.00 at MapleXO
Available at Maple’s Etsy shop too.

Working with recycled blue jeans is pretty easy ….just hit a couple of yard sales and buy up whatever you can find! When you style and size are not an issue, the material seems to be in abundance everywhere!! ....Here are a few artists that are making magic out of this ubiquitous fabric ….

These have so much personality and life! ...check out her blog for more denim loveliness – http://ilovedenim.blogspot.com.
Top – $60.00 at Barbara Bearo’s Etsy Shop. Bottom – $80.00 at Barbara Bearo’s Etsy Shop.

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This rug is created entirely from old jeans…and woven by South Dakota artist, Annikki Marttila.
$45.00 at Finnish Weaver’s Etsy Shop

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The “Kate” Sandal is made from Recycled Denim and has a few Austrian Swarovski Crystals added for pizazz along with elegant embroidery.
$39.00 at Art Fire

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Created from “found denim” in Julie Floersch’s Brooklyn studio. Her artist statement does a great job explaining the beauty that can be found in this unique wall hanging.

$825.00 at Kwilti.etsy.com

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Recycled Denim Throw Quilt (with your choice of fleece color backing) Size is 54×54 inches.
$40.00 at Lil Annie’s Attic

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Recycled Denim Inspiration:

From the Equilters.com website, many quilts made from recycled jeans that will provide lots of inspiration!

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Martha Stewart has some nice tutorials working with recycled denim.

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The metamorphosis of old jeans design by : yao xie from china

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Braided rug from strips of denim harvested from the entire family’s stash of old out-grown jeans.
See the wonderfully detailed tutorial here.

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Vases created by the creative and hard-working Etsy artist Diane K Designs. Each vase is made from recycled department store bags and grocery bags, which have been cut, folded, chained, sewn, and sealed. These are a part of a limited series and one of a kind.
$55.00 for the top vase and $89.00 for the bottom vase at Diane K Designs’ Etsy Shop

Made from recycled aluminum soda cans, this biplane would bring any room to life. It is made with such detail that the propeller and wheels turn, and it has a hook for hanging. The plane is approximately 9.5 inches in length and 4.5 inches in height.
$34.99 at Gifts with Humanity