Member of the Day: Naughty Dog

by Handmade Spark on 8/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Naughty Dog creates a range of one off cushion designs mostly of dogs, but sometimes bird and cars, just the things I like to draw. All cushions are embroidered and appliqued with a range of recycled and vintage fabrics. ~ Naughty Dog

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How to Make a Felted Sweater Owl by Marcie of Mossy

by Handmade Spark on 4/21/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

How to Make A Good Listener
Today you will learn how to make a good listener.
For this project, you will need a 100% wool sweater and a small collection of wool sweater scraps and cotton fabric scraps.  Solid, striped or patterned.  As with the Tiny Birdhouse, Swittens, andSweater Mouse projects, add your wool sweater (do not …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: It’s Our Earth, Inc.

by Handmade Spark on 3/29/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Your stop for FUN, CLEVER, and INNOVATIVE Upcycled Earth friendly crafts. Each item is hand crafted from reclaimed materials. Our unique selection makes wonderful and practical gifts for yourself and others. Wholesale and Volume Discount Inquiries Welcome. ~It’s Our Earth

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Interview with Handmade Spark Member Emily Kircher, Recycling Artist

by Stacey Merrill on 3/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Recently while searching Handmade Spark for artists/crafters who create with recycled materials, Emily Kircher’s fun colorful pieces caught my eye. Cute & clever, her rag rugs, baskets and bowls are made from reclaimed fabrics. She also makes whimsical necklaces from bottle caps, vintage playing cards and old children’s books.
Emily kindly …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Annie Bellas

by Handmade Spark on 3/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Annie Bella’s represents one of the many facets of Robin Gay White’s painting styles. Whimsical patterns and colors make up the designs painted on upcycled vintage pieces, canvas, wood and stone, making Annie Bella’s a very fun place to shop or just linger awhile for creative inspiration! ~Annie Bellas

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Tutorial: How to Make Mittens From Felted Sweaters: Guest Post by Marcie of Mossy

by Handmade Spark on 2/27/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

If you’ve perfected The Tiny Birdhouse and are considering enhancing or refining your newly-acquired skills, or you are simply looking for a more practical way to shamelessly debut your crafty accomplishments, you should consider making old sweater mittens—in our house, they are called Swittens.

Like The Tiny Birdhouse, this project requires at least …

Ideas for Upcycled Craft Supplies: Guest Post from the Etsy Russian Team

by Handmade Spark on 2/13/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Happy Buttons Versatile Bracelet/Necklace | TomBjornDesigns
By upcycling you can make your life and the life of your customers greener. Why not making craft and at the same time changing world for the best? Here are some ideas about where to get alternative supplies for your craft and what to do …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Hungry Hollar Organic and Upcycled Art Collide

by Handmade Spark on 1/31/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I sell organic/upcycled/recycled art using gourds, bottle caps, pull tabs and found objects. Much of my work is useful: breadwarmers, birdhouses/feeders/lights (luminarias). Some is pretty for nice. It’s all one of a kind, socially aware, quirky, beautiful. I price most of my work with shipping included. I use recycled packing …