Original United States Map - Recycled License Plate Art - Salvaged Wood - Upcycled Artwork - By recycledartco

Definition: Upcycling is “The practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value” From the book Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things by William McDonough and Michael Braungart.

I LOVE finding upcycled items on Etsy..

The feeling I get when I see something that was once labeled as junk turned into something amazing is awesome! I get all twitterpated!!

Check out some of the upcycled greatness I have found!!!

Handpainted Pink and Black Earring Display – Upcycled Photo Frame by BarbsBows

Journal Let’s Go To School Vintage Upcycled Journal by VintageJournals

Paned Window Coffee Table  by BuildingCharacter

These are some of my favorite finds…. what are yours?? Show me!