Tag: ‘Recycle’
Eco-Spark: Upcycling & Recycling Bits & Bobs
by Pepe Newton on 8/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
The Eco Boxy Felt Camera Case by claraiuribe
In praise of people who are committed to crafting in an environmentally friendly sort of way, I am sharing some Etsy finds that reuse old stuff to make nice new things. Upcycling!
In my last article I wrote about some of the great things …
Magpie much?
by Delight Worthyn on 3/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Debbie at Baubles Buttons and Beads takes bits and pieces of vintage jewelry, buttons and whatever strikes her fancy and handcrafts the most luscious pieces.
(Can you tell I am coveting?)
She says;
“I’ve been gathering baubles, trinkets and buttons for years and have finally found a time and place in my life …
Rainy Day Blues
by Delight Worthyn on 3/07/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Awoke to a miserable rainy cold day but it was half price day at my local Salvation Army store.Walked in to find renovations going on so there was not a lot of new stuff on the floor.I did manage to find a couple of things but not satisfied I drove …
Pants On Fire?
by Delight Worthyn on 2/27/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
I am often asked how to tell the fiber content in a garment that no longer has tags. My answer is always burn it!
Set aside an area with some small non flammable receptacle, a baking dish or ashtray will do nicely. You will also need a flame and long tweezers …
The Art of Recycling (Part One)
by Jennifer Schulting on 2/22/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Recycled Magazine Drink Coasters by EmsEmporium
Recycle, to save from loss and restore to usefulness. Do you think about the environment? I’m very passionate about recycling and do my best to promote amongst others.
So, over the hills and through the stores of Etsy I go. I came up with a collection …
