Diamonds In the Rough

Gifts for Him

2009-12-09T20:44:00.001-08:00

Environmentally friendly gift options for your guy...recycled knobby mountain bike tread belt $20.00 (u.s.)

http://www.julienjaborska.etsy.com/

juniper mugs

http://www.naturedesign.etsy.com/

upcycled leather "eye slip" glasses case

http://www.designsforhim.etsy.com/

Repurposed Lp Bookends... http://www.ikcdesign.etsy.com/

RESURFACE
"green" lighting

http://www.resurface.etsy.com/
light up his holiday!

vintage perpetual desk calendar
http://www.26olivestreet.etsy.com/
Time's running out...only 8 more days left to shop online
for gift giving by Christmas!

Have fun shopping green!

Stocking Stuffers

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looking for the perfect "guilt free" stocking or stuffer?

look no further...it's all here and ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY!http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/

* ecospun felt is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. what a great way to start your sustainable Holidays!

seems there's a medicine for just about everything these days...

INTRODUCING ...the prescription for a guilt-free

stocking stuffer.
get yours @ http://www.hemingwayfun.etsy.com/

recycled pharmacy pill bottles with custom fun labels filled with colorful candies.

Most of us have a teen on our list. I feel your pain!

It's so hard to know what to get them that won't end up getting

returned! No worries... http://www.alldeckdout.etsy.com/ has just the thing!

recycled skateboard necklace

perfect for the teen...boy or girl!

and here's another gift that can't go wrong

for those indigo children!
guitar picks created using gift cards.

VERY COOL

sold in packs of 20.

http://www.cattitudecreations.etsy.com/
and as the name implies...find cool cat stuff here, too!

Christmas just isn't complete without jewelry.

make any girl smile with this

rustic little peace dove necklace from

http://www.RusticUrbanity.etsy.com/

this little guy's got a great poker hand.

a winning hand from

http://www.dadzdesign.etsy.com/

card sets created with old mismatched decks. A wonderful way to reuse instead of discarding...and the perfect stocking stuffer!

last, but not least...a stocking from Sasaki Bags, Hawaii. Repurposed coffee bag stockings for the earthy looking Christmas display or modern holiday decor.
find more at http://www.sasakibags.etsy.com/

and have a VERY GREEN Christmas!

Happy Holidays from Artsyrubbish!

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Set a delightful table this Christmas

with lots of "green" products to

make it eco friendly too!

set a politically correct santa on the table

find yours @ www.bunnywithatoolbelt.etsy.com

table setting handmade by MarciG

www.MarciG.etsy.com

a great way to recycle wine corks...don't have time?
get yours ready made from
www.4EyesAndEars.etsy.com

LOVE these!
wonderful craftsmanship...
www.cantastiks.etsy.com

recycled textile wreath for the front door.
First impressions are everything.
www.thekeepershouse.etsy.com

TOYS !!!!

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Going green at Christmas time makes the season extra festive! Sewn Natural

www.SewnNatural.etsy.com

has some great gift ideas for those

little ones on your list...

Hasenpfeffer
www.hasenpfeffer.etsy.com
is the place to go to find heirloom quality
and eco friendly dolls created using vintage materials.

This little guy looks as if he thinks no one is going to choose him...
WHO WOULDN'T...he's made from old tossed out
sweaters that nobody wanted. But him...we'll take for sure:)
find him and more like him @
www.KneeDeepQuilts.etsy.com

Vintage 1961 Monopoly
www.RetroUnique.etsy.com

Okay, the ball's in your court.

get your green on and shop eco friendly this holiday season.

www.Kerli.etsy.com

Wishing everyone an ECO FRIENDLY holiday season!

2009-11-10T20:49:00.000-08:00

Join me in making it ECO jolly!

surprise the little ones with wooden organic toys from www.littlealouette.etsy.com

impress your boss with an eco friendly office gift from www.FreestyleGifts.etsy.com

look for "green" felted goods to add some winter cozy... at www.thejunebride.etsy.com

and the women on your list will love these holiday pillows from www.modernality.etsy.com

Then... wrap it all up in these recycled magazine bows from www.simplemodern.etsy.com

and if you want to make your own, check out this tutorial: http://www.simplemodernlife.com/2009/10/magazine-gift-bow/

from my house to yours... have a blessed holiday filled with dear friends, loving family, slow food, and recycled, repurposed, eco-friendly gifts.

and lots of

PEACE

Tangle and Fold - The Joy of Recycling

2009-09-18T23:02:00.000-07:00

So here's how it happened. A long long time ago in a land called Indiana there lived a girl named Charity Strange. A gypsy at heart, she started her design line called TANGLe. She'll make you a scarf and build you a smile. Uninspired by her current atmosphere she moved to the big city, New York City that is. There she met this hippie with a Soul Rebel type of feel, Jonathan. It was Love at first sight. Jonathan is the founder of FoLd. He invented his signature paper flower creations and folds after meeting Charity. "I'll build you a world filled with paper flowers", he said, they've been together ever since. They're original idea was to open up a shop called "Flowers for Charity", instead they decided to TANGLe up their creativity and open up TANGLe & FoLd...
www.TANGLeAndFoLd.etsy.com

Paper Flowers- All of our flowers were invented by Jonathan, the founder of Fold, they are all original one of a kind designs. They are all composed of up-cycled magazines or books. The stems on the flowers are made from recycled wire hangers, which means you can bend the stem in any way you like! They're all handmade and take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours to make just one! No watering needed :o)

Recycled paper hanging lamp.

t-shirt necklace

wrapped bangle

vintage button earrings

Bendable Yoga Necklaces - Our bendable necklaces are....... BeNdAbLe!!!! They are yoga inspired and they're really fun and one of a kind. Wear the same necklace in a different way every day. Tangle Tangle whats your angle?

Legwarmers - The legwarmers in our shop were all invented and created by Charity Strange, the founder of Tangle. Each one has her unique corset design in the back which makes it adjustable to any pair of legs. Each design is one of a kind and never duplicated. They are very intricately made and with style and details in mind, they take between 5 to 7 hours to make.

hanging musical notes

www.TANGLeAndFoLd.etsy.com

Life in a Garbage Can

2009-09-15T22:12:00.000-07:00

Garbage sits in a garbage can

waiting for the garbage man.

Stinkily attracting the flies,

buzzing, buzzing, buzzing by.

Slick bananas, squishy meat,

rotten tomatoes and one unripe beet.

Boy, I hope the garbage man comes quick

for the garbage is leaking

and the floor is getting really slick!

a poem by Jessie at age 10

-my daughter:)-

steampunk necklace

http://www.bionicunicorn.etsy.com/

recycled magazine frame

http://www.cuppycakepushkin.etsy.com/

custom photo pendants

http://www.luckymebeads.etsy.com/

recycled yarns

http://www.smartmonkey.etsy.com/

wine cork wreath

http://www.legirasole.etsy.com/

Fall is in the air ~

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and online

@ www.etsy.com

find these items at the

shops listed ...

just click the link below that is

associated with the item pictured.

recycled notecards:

http://www.storiesdivinations.etsy.com/

vintage messenger bag:

http://www.getreadysetgo.etsy.com/

recycled, repurposed, vintage necklace:

http://www.savagesalvage.etsy.com/

repurposed teapot candle:

http://www.junebugcreative.etsy.com/

vintage necklace:

http://www.clee27.etsy.com/

vintage blouse:

http://www.marjiew.etsy.com/

vintage owl needlepoint

vintage metal candelabra

vintage owl hotpad:

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Hottest Trend of the Season!

2009-08-14T23:00:00.001-07:00

SHOP VINTAGE - LIVE GREEN

Looking for back to school clothes

you can feel good in?

feel good, as in ECO conscious attire
that still makes heads turn and

girls whisper..."where'd she GET that?
be an ECO trend setter this year.

http://www.throbackvintage.etsy.com/

Portland, Oregon

It's as easy as clicking

any of the links to the shops below:

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/ (vintage patterns)

http://www.dowryartsandvintage.etsy.com/ (Blue/green dress on metalmannequin)http://www.throbackvintage.etsy.com/ (yellow dress)
http://www.CrocheTrend.etsy.com/ (crochet sweater)
http://www.paramountvintage.etsy.com/ (black jumper)
http://www.thepuddingstorevintage.etsy.com/ (shoes)

http://www.getreadysetgo.etsy.com/ (blue satchel)
http://www.vonlenskavintage.etsy.com/ (backpack)

FEATURED SELLER PROFILE:

PARAMOUNT VINTAGE

Lovely Vintage For Vintage Lovers

Our clothes are fresh, modern, and totally wearable for the everyday fashionista. Never drab or dated. Each garment is handpicked and highly stylized. We look towards underground street fashion and high-end runway catwalks for style inspiration. Our collection is guaranteed to be oh-so-sharp and cutting edge!We list often so keep your eyes peeled and check our store regularly. If you have any questions or comments please email us. we respond quickly and love hearing from you. SHOP VINTAGE and LIVE GREEN.

You'll be overwhelmed by the choices on Etsy for both vintage and handmade eco friendly choices for back to school. A great way to feel good about the year ahead... the possibilities are endless!

Go Back to School in Eco Friendly Style

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Get Ready Set...GO!!

find perfect retro satchels and travel bags

at http://www.getreadysetgo.etsy.com/

lots of great styles and graphics to

make your bag uber cool.

Retro journal created utilizing recycled

papers from varied sources.

See more like this @

http://www.storiesdivinations.etsy.com/

You'll need something for carrying your books...
http://www.sogrey.etsy.com/ has just the thing
a recycled coffee bag tote.

...and marking your page
http://www.debbyaremdesigns.etsy.com/

...and a place to hang your hat
and jot "notes to self"
http://www.junkyjunk.etsy.com/

click
http://www.etsy.com/
and search "teamecoetsy"
to find other fabulous mindful folks offering
just about anything made from just about
everything.

Bebe and Alice - recycle, renew, rejoice

2009-06-30T22:02:00.000-07:00

A sampling of fabulous artists on etsy.com

creating clothing using recycled/upcycled

fabrics. WHY BUY NEW? http://www.bebeandalice.etsy.com/

recycle, renew, rejoice

http://www.rareturtle.etsy.com/

"early to bed dress"

http://www.transcendentbird.etsy.com/

sea green mermaid dress

http://www.stephanieteague.etsy.com/

antique quilt and feedsack dress

Bet you didn't know a feedsack could look so sexy!

Vintage owls- So Sweet!

2009-06-29T22:47:00.003-07:00

Check out these

cute owls!

The owl's gift of heightened senses enables

us to see through deception, external appearances

and illusions and to discover hidden truths. http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

If you are drawn to owls or owl

symbolism, you may have this same

ability to uncover secrets.

http://www.foundvintagestyle.etsy.com/

People may feel uneasy around you,
as if you are able to see through pretense.
The owl also teaches us to acknowledge
the dark side of our personality, and
in that darkness we may find
food for growth.

http://www.highstreetmarket.etsy.com/

The owl puts an end to doubt

and offers vision and clarity to

the truth of events, people or

circumstances in our lives.

http://www.junkmaster.etsy.com/

http://www.vintagerenaissance.etsy.com/

Find more vintage owls
http://www.etsy.com/

2009-06-28T21:32:00.000-07:00

bike enthusiasts will love

this eco friendly bike stuff!

inner tube bike journal
sturdy, compact...perfect for biking
http://www.palepink.etsy.com/

"keep that car in the garage
and put a bike between your legs!"
http://www.rarrarpress.etsy.com/

the eco bike bag

http://www.thecraftpantry.etsy.com/

bike journal designed

using recycled materials

perfect for keeping a log

of your bike adventures!

http://www.anurbantwist.etsy.com/

Art and recycling - a classroom perspective

2009-06-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Once introduced to the basic elements of the mosaic

process, these alternative education students in a small

coastal town west of Portland, Oregon ran with the

artistic possibilities of

recycled glass, magazines, and ceramic tile.

Robert works on a tile to honor his mom on

Mother's Day

An enthusiastic and quick learner,

Ignasio proudly displays his masterpiece

"j.m." having fun with his "work in progress"

Chaz Lake incorporated photos

in his amazing recycled mosaic tile

Alex enjoying a job "well done"

"Cynthia"

A motivational tile by "S.L."

"M.B." having fun with green? grout!

Sean Dove

Robert's tribute to his mother.

Thank you to the TOPS program and instructor Rachel

for inviting me to share some time and knowledge with

some wonderful people.

Time to travel - eco style!

2009-06-06T21:00:00.001-07:00

Road Trip!

school's out - time to see the world

and check out some eco friendly artists! Like: IMOTIME's globe clock

www.IMOTIME.etsy.com

Chicago, Illinois, USA

and Emily E. Claire's

upcycled license plate book ends...

www.EmilyEClaire.etsy.com
Denver, Colorado, USA

Artsy's

"worldly girl" assemblage

www.artsy.etsy.com
Mountains of North Carolina, USA

beckydesign's

upcycled map journals

@ www.beckydesigns.etsy.com
Loveland, Colorado, USA

and Randitan's

upcycled license plate belt buckles

www.Randitan.etsy.com

Maryland, USA

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER TRAVELS

and remember to keep them eco friendly!

Paragraph Cove - Stationery with Eco Style

2009-05-25T22:13:00.001-07:00

visit http://www.justuswomen.etsy.com/ for wonderful options for your snail mail needs.

100% recycled & handmade notecards and envelopes.

Owl Love You Forever - eco friendly owl products

2009-05-23T09:23:00.000-07:00

A search for recycled products on etsy pulled up one owl and spurred me on to find more wonderful fowl to support your eco friendly lifestyle.

Click the live link to view entire shop:

http://www.artandphilanthropy.etsy.com/

http://www.boygirlparty.etsy.com/

http://www.gethappy.etsy.com/

http://www.mayabella.etsy.com/

http://www.ifeltfine.etsy.com/

http://www.turnarounddesign.etsy.com/

plastic, cardboard, tin & glass

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Artwork by KD

recycled soda bottle bracelet

http://www.artworkbykd.etsy.com/

Butternut Squash

recycled cardboard bracelet

http://www.butternutsquash.etsy.com/

artsyrubbish

recycled glass/magazine mosaic tile

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

dp holk designs

recycled wine bottle serving tray

http://www.dpholkdesigns.etsy.com/

artsyrubbish

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

recycled fishing float

Cara Taylor

recycled plastic bags

http://www.carataylor.etsy.com/

Loran Scruggs

http://www.loranscruggs.etsy.com/

recycled bottlecap whistle

Vintage Classics

2009-05-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

why buy new?

vintage classics waiting for the next go 'round

http://www.snappyfishvintage.etsy.com/

black leather fitted, cropped jacket

classic navy pumps

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

supple forest green handbag

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Thrush

jane austen dress

http://www.thrush.etsy.com/

10k gold vintage bow ring with diamonds and sapphire

http://www.beatomicbeauty.etsy.com/

Dear Golden Vintage
http://www.deargoldenvintage.etsy.com/
silk blouse with black tie

It's about Time

2009-05-13T16:53:00.001-07:00

To RECYCLE!!

and furthermore

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

recycled doily clock

stuff made from stuff

http://www.stuffmadefromstuff.etsy.com/

a recycled bike wheel becomes

a groovy mod clock

1byliz

http://www.1byliz.etsy.com/

uses recycled bicycle chain rings

and reclaimed textiles to construct these

wonderful time piecespixelthis

http://www.pixelthis.etsy.com/

repurposes a motherboard from an

old pentium 4 pc

IMOTIME

http://www.imotime.etsy.com/

The perfect gift for the 40th birthday!

Recycled Retro Style

2009-05-12T21:45:00.001-07:00

Stella James

http://www.stellajames.etsy.com/

recycled record lp clock black bird fashion

http://www.blackbirdfashion.etsy.com/

retro pincushion,

made from

upcycled mug and cableknit sweater

IMOTIME

http://www.imotime.etsy.com/

upcycled tupperware lid

becomes an eco friendly clock!

Bird Wing Productions

http://www.birdwingproductions.etsy.com/

upcycled and redesigned retro lamp

Rosewebs

http://www.rosewebs.etsy.com/

Remember those old lawnchairs?

upcycled lawn furniture webbing gets a new life as an

eco friendly clutch

Draw Flowers

vintage wallpaper becomes

bags, wallets, jewelry and

lampshades!

www.drawflowers.etsy.com

Eco Minds think Alike

2009-04-28T20:19:00.000-07:00

Royal Buffet

vintage French magazine advertisements

become garlands and mobiles

to add eco artistic flair to any decor!

http://www.royalbuffet.etsy.com/

Peace Swirl

love the name, love the art

designs constructed from

recycled sheet metal

http://www.peaceswirl.etsy.com/

Eco Friendly Art

2009-04-23T20:39:00.000-07:00

Art by Rosemary

http://www.artbyrosemary.etsy.com/

modern abstract art by Rosemary Pierce-Lackey

created using recycled magazines, junk mail, books,

consumer packaging, etc.

http://www.nattymossbond.etsy.com/

mixed media quotation greeting card

Catwalk

http://www.catwalk.etsy.com/

recycled ACEO miniature artwork

measures 2x3 inches

odd stuff by Xanthe

http://www.oddstuffbyxanthe.etsy.com/

8x10 Cute collage

love the math homework paper!

Sushipot

http://www.sushipot.etsy.com/

small works by Suzanna Scott

vintage ephemera greetings and blocks

Hat's Off to these fabulous recyclers!

2009-04-16T08:49:00.000-07:00

The Mad Helmeteer

http://www.madhelmeteer.etsy.com/

from tot to preteen, find some super cute

recycled alternatives for headware!

Hand by Hand

http://www.handbyhand.etsy.com/

upcycled trucker caps with

embroidery accents

Overlap

http://www.overlap.etsy.com/

recycled, felted merino wool

and recycled fleece are used in the

construction of these fabulous hats!

Fox Island Fancywork

http://www.FoxIslandFancywork.etsy.com/

preloved wool sweaters and scarves become

adorable fashion for your head.

Convert

www.convert.etsy.com

sweatshirts and other recycled clothing

get new lives...thanks to this talented artist.

Eco Wedding

2009-04-10T22:48:00.001-07:00

Go Green - Go Vintage

Vintage cake topper

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Vintage Gunne Sax Wedding Dress

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Vintage handbag

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Vintage Clip-On Earrings

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Vintage Maid of Honor Dress

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/

Vintage Bridesmaid Dress

http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/