ECO spring break!

LaFemmeDIY

http://www.lafemmediy.etsy.com/

vintage record sleeve notebook

of course everyone should own one.

artsyrubbish

a recycled glass mixed media mosaic tile

sits in an easel or hangs on a wall

http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/

viviennestrauss

http://www.viviennestrauss.etsy.com/

retro advertisement collage
"if you're lucky enough to be at the beach,

then, you're lucky enough"

JAMARTphotoart

http://www.jamartphotoart.etsy.com/

art card mounted on recycled card stock

davidshockdesigns

http://www.davidshockdesigns.etsy.com/

plastic beach bag/grocery tote, etc.

recycled construction fencing pulled out of

abandoned fields and building sites

and remember...but you
CAN

tell everyone about

http://www.areleldesigns.etsy.com/

who makes these great bags

from recycled t-shirts and other recycled fabric.

Elements of an Eco Friendly Lifestyle

William Dohman

http://www.williamdohman.etsy.com/

recycled plywood gets new life as words to strike a mood.

Angelic Glass

http://www.angelicglass.etsy.com/

recycled bottles as beverage glasses -

an eco option for the hip kitchen.

R. Studio

http://www.rstudio.etsy.com/

recycled paper gets turned on / into retro funky coasters

AND FURTHER MORE

Made the ETSY double page ad in HOUSE BEAUTIFUL! magazine

this is how vogue recycling has become in the 21st century

http://www.andfurthermore.etsy.com/

doily as clock.whoodathunk.

KatrinaKaye
this etsy seller from Amsterdam creates
groovy pillows from recycled vintage fabrics.
http://www.katrinakaye.etsy.com/

I Felt Fine
Love the name, love the art
love the message.
http://www.ifeltfine.etsy.com/
creates one of a kind quirky art
with 100% wool and other
recycled elements.
Necessity is the Mother
No, it's not 1952...
www.necessityisthemother.etsy.com
it's 2009 and time to get REAL.
this etsy seller loves to upcycle/recycle
vintage fabric into new fresh versions of
(great?) grandmas pinafores!

Nicki Lang - handbags with eco charm

www.foundbynicki.etsy.com
NICKI LANG
Another wonderful artist I shared exhibition space
with at the McMenamin's Grand Lodge
Ungarden Art show event.
More than 25 artists shared their
amazing wares constructed using recycled
materials.


Down to the zippers and thread, all the materials
in Nicki's "found" creations have been reused, recycled or
rediscovered.


See more at www.foundbynicki.etsy.com

David Coate - Recycled wire sculpture

A simple length of wire on the ground...trash?

This is what happens when someone

THINKS

before they
throw.

Stray wires amongst the steel and glass buildings of downtown Portland catch the eye of artist, David Coate, who transforms them into modern sculpture. David is another of the talented, like-minded artists who exhibited at the McMenamins, Cracked Pots Ungarden Art show in Forest Grove, Oregon. David is also a long-time mixed media artist...some more of his fabulous work below:

Don't be shy...email David at

obscuretangents@yahoo.com

if you'd like to chat with him directly about his

incredible art.

K Sims - Eco fashion artist makes her mark

Dear You, This one of a kind garment is cobbled together from 100% recycled materials. Magic and love are stitched into the seams to remind you that even when you have almost nothing, all you need is a little imagination and some second hand clothes to make you look and feel absolutely fabulous. Love, Knick Knack Nook & Shoe K Sims - Unusual designs, comissions, silly hats, www.myspace.com/knicknacknook
It's taken me some time, but I wanted to do a post featuring the fabulous artists I had the pleasure and honor to exhibit in the same room with at the Cracked Pots Ungarden Art Show. The venue, McMennamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon far exceeded my expectations. K Sims shared a space right next to me, which was a real treat...to be exhibiting next to someone who's going to be making clothes for someone famous in the not to distant future. Be sure to check out her myspace page to see more photos of her work.

www.myspace.com/knickknacknook

TRASHION - Eco Fashion Trends

Fisheye - http://www.fisheye.etsy.com/ zipper belt. Get an eco-conscious grip on your hips. Lost and Found Objects - This etsy shop creates whimsical earrings from soda pop cans. A wonderful technique that disquises them completely...no one will know you're being eco friendly...so you'll have to let them in on your secret. Find more at http://www.LostAndFoundObjects2.etsy.com

Keys and Memories - A vintage typewriter key is used in constructing the perfect one-of-a-kind pendant for that perfect one-of-a-kind-gift. Click http://www.keysandmemories.etsy.com/ to get yours.

Barker Bell - Another etsy artist who has succeeded in completely disguising pop cans...this time as an incredibly cute brooch. Check out http://www.barkerbell.etsy.com/ .

Tresijas - You MUST check out http://www.tresijas.etsy.com/ and see all the great things she's making with recycled LPs! The moustache necklaces are by far my favorites!! Too fun!!

A Map of the World - Repurposed Maps

Wish for a better world... http://www.bombus.etsy.com/ created this

greeting card using a repurposed map. There are WAY too many

new cards produced every day...here's one that's recycled-eco friendly.

Dote - http://www.dote.etsy.com/ creates stationery sets

using recycled maps.

I'll bet you a dollar (that's all I have in my wallet right now!)

you've never seen
a flower brooch made out of a map. Well, now ya have. Guess that means I don't
get the dollar?

Check out http://www.loveheylola.etsy.com/ to see more.

Kelso Doesn't Dance
That's the name of this cute little Etsy shop offering wallets made from,
you guessed it, upcycled maps.I love this little thing. Perfect gift for the
world traveler.

Find yours at http://www.kelsodoesntdance.etsy.com/

PicaPica Design @ www.picapicadesign.etsy.com
Find map bowls and lots of other great recycled goodies here.
I purchased a pair of earrings for my daughter at Christmas time from PicaPica Designs and She LOVES them.

A bangle bracelet wrapped with a map of the world.

Everybody needs one...to tell us where we've been or perhaps where we're headed.

or maybe to tell us where to go. (hehe)

Check out http://www.squishysushi.etsy.com/ to see more.

Recycling - It's Child's Play

Stitch Face - This is "Sunshine Fox" He's got lots of buddies

waiting to make your acquaintance at http://www.stitchface.etsy.com/

created using repurposed wool.

Sewn Natural - http://www.sewnnatural.etsy.com/ constructed this octopus

with upcycled Guatemalan fabrics and wool stuffing.

Buttercup Bloom - Hopeful Hoot Owl
http://www.buttercupbloom.etsy.com/
find this and other adorable recycled/upcycled
toys for your eco tot.

Capellaro - http://www.capellaro.etsy.com/

Similar to the Waldorf dolls, but soft and cozy,

these little elves were created

using upcycled cashmere sweaters.

"Nautia"

by deelind @ http://www.deelind.etsy.com/

Octopus Nautica is filled with very huggable fiber

made from recycled plastic bottles.

"Lloyd & Llewelyn"
can't wait till you come visit

http://www.canoo.etsy.com/

created using repurposed wool sweaters