Yellow Dog Vintage

Yellow Dog Vintage - http://www.yellowdogvintage.etsy.com/ A mother/daughter team along with their good friend and mascot, Shawnee (their beloved 13 year old yellow lab) are about to launch a shop on Etsy. A groovy blend of offbeat vintage home decor and hard-to-find vintage clothing and accessories. They're not open yet, but check back in a few days to find some fabulous stuff that's sure to satisfy your desire to be authentic and hip.

ReUse Recycle Restore

Restored Fj40 - I have a friend who restores Toyota Land Cruisers. This is a shot of me preparing one of the "tubs" for restoration. I playfully joke with my friend Scott, http://www.restoredfj40.com/ , that I couldn't really include him in my blog until he figures out how to convert these cars into more fuel-efficient machines, but alas...that may take awhile!

I can't help but admire the way he transforms one of these "rust buckets" into what looks and drives like a brand new car. If these babies got better gas mileage, I'd be driving one myself.

Even the nuts and bolts, electrical wire...you name it...is restored and reused in the finished "work of art".

http://www.restoredfj40.com/

Eco finds 1/09

Quick Tour:
http://www.reteez.etsy.com/ - recycled dog lease made from t-shirts
http://www.myklstanley.etsy.com/ - repurposed wood wall sculpture
http://www.seen1.etsy.com/ - recycled billboard coin purse
http://www.shandke.etsy.com/ - sketch on repurposed note paper
http://www.turnadaisy.etsy./com/ - upcycled wood furniture



http://www.paramourdesigns.etsy.com/ - Karma tote 100% recycled materials
http://www.mohop.etsy.com/ - eco friendly footwear
http://www.goldygirl.etsy.com/ - eco friendly jewelry


http://www.gayeabandon.etsy.com/ - 100% recycled wool arm warmers
http://www.gatonegro.etsy.com/ - recycled t-shirt bag
http://www.mklawrie.etsy.com/ - recycled sweater scarf
http://www.inoudidsattic.etsy.com/ - upcycled record album and coasters

http://www.kalivoda.etsy.com/ recycled Red "Rome" dress

http://www.glamarita.etsy.com/ - upcycled necktie evening gown

http://www.ballandchain.etsy.com/ - upcycled silverware earrings

http://www.thebrokenplate.etsy.com/ - recycled ceramic tile ring

http://www.simpledream2.etsy.com/ - upcycled wool felt purse
http://www.oola.etsy.com/ - recycled fabric becomes new kids fashion

http://www.thegildedlily.etsy.com/ - upcycled scrabble tile pendant

http://www.hoipolloi.etsy.com/ - upcycled bottle cap magnets

http://www.paviadesigns.etsy.com/ - "om" necklace made from recycled materials

http://www.eyepopart.etsy.com/ - mandala magnets

http://www.citara.etsy.com/ - upcycled material yoga mat carrier

http://www.loboheme.etsy.com/ - vintage hair accessories

http://www.mcfarlanddesigns.etsy.com/ - rings constructed from recycled sources

http://www.michellebrusegaard.etsy.com/ - wedding invitations printed on recycled stock

http://www.palomasnest.etsy.com/ - paper mache custom heart

Vintage

a romantic way to go green
ArmoursansAnguish

http://www.armoursansanguish.etsy.com/ vintage/antique clothing...very romantic.

Allie's Adornments @ http://www.alliesadornments.etsy.com/ vintage button pendant. Also carries pendants, necklaces and hairclips made from vintage pieces over 100 years old.

Get Ready Set GO - has the GROOVY-est vintage luggage. Perfect for packing all the other great stuff in!

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

19 Moons - Truly ECO CHICK ...check out http://www.19moons.etsy.com/ for unique finds like this vintage typewriter key ring.

Wicked Pen - a must for that romantic lady, you'll find it here http://www.wickedpen.etsy.com/ brings vintage variety to the party...purses, intimates, jewelry, spectacles & more.

Are you a Green Teen?

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Artwork by KD - http://www.artworkbykd.etsy.com/ Artist creates jewelry from recycled PET containers (soda bottles), plastic and aluminum. inoudidsattic

Those old LP's of your mom and dad's make really cool bowls to hold these coasters made from the album covers. Lots of artists to choose from @ http://www.inoudidsattic.etsy.com/

some
crafters
have a special
talent for
making the old
new and very
"hip" again. This
woman is one of them. http://www.gayeabandon.etsy.com/ Arm warmers made from recycled, felted 100% wool sweaters. Handmade in Melbourne, Australia. gayeabandon >

mklawrie - old sweaters become groovy scarves.

http://www.mklawrie.etsy.com/

gatonegro - recycled t-shirts become messenger bags and backpacks. Check out this wonderful little eco shop! @ http://www.gatonegro.etsy.com/

Green Dog

Dolan Geiman - No, there's nothing wrong with your monitor...this dog is actually yellow, but we're talking eco friendly dog. http://www.dolangeiman.etsy.com/ an artist with a unique talent,-- working with recycled elements to bring incredible works of art to life. Lots of options available at this online art gallery.

Eco Dog - 100% of the sales from this etsy shop http://www.jackiebass.etsy.com/ benefit animal rescue efforts in the state of California. A photographer with a big heart, big talent and a big cause, Jackie offers black and white professional pet photography and adorable dog coats that spread the message.

Annie's Sweat Shop - http://www.anniessweatshop.etsy.com/ has pet beds made from Malden Mills polartec polarfleece recycled fiber technology. This technology reduces the burden on our landfills and natural resources. A viable end-use for post consumer recycled PET containers (soda bottles) and/or post industrial polyester waste.
Green Belts - Dog leash Made from three recycled full grain leather belts. Latch on the end is a reclaimed heavy duty lobster style clasp that is easy to latch and unlatch. Check out http://www.greenbelts.etsy.com/

ReTeez - Another leash option made from previously loved, discarded t-shirts that would otherwise end up in local landfills. Crocheted ReTees dogleash... http://www.reteez.etsy.com/

Thoughts of things to come...

what's missing? what would you like to see in the way of recycled products that you don't find featured so far? I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment including some items you may be looking for or a general theme that you'd like me to cover.

Eco Friendly Gift Idea

An eco gift designed for any occasion. http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/ offers a 6x6 inch custom recycled glass mosaic tile. You choose the color scheme and the chinese symbol you'd like incorporated into the design. All tiles are made from 100% recycled materials; A ceramic tile leftover from building projects; magazines from the recycle center; glass from the hardware store's dump pile; and even grout from the Habitat for Humanity's recycled building supply center. Tile can hang on the wall (hardware attached to back) or sits nicely in an easel for table-top display. Treated with a UV protective spray, but like all art, not recommended for display in direct sunlight. Grout sealed to protect against water damage. Signed and dated on the back. Shipped with care, quickly and tastefully in recycled packaging.

Blue Skies

Some examples of symbols available:angel, balance, beautiful life, blessed, blue skies, clarity, compassion, confidence, courage, dog, dream, faith, 5elements(metal,wood,water,fire,earth), friendship, happiness, harmony, horse, inner peace, inner strength, love, luck, music, peace, strength, water, welcome.

World Peace

To get your custom order started, simply login to http://www.artsyrubbish.etsy.com/ , select the listing that looks just like the image at the top of this post and follow the simple steps.

The Eco Conscious Art Scene

Art finds for the eco-conscious collector
Dolan Geiman - http://www.dolangeiman.etsy.com/ - committed to using recycled materials and green practices in both the production and shipment of all artwork.>

oneline - http://www.oneline.etsy.com/ - beautifully graphic artwork on vintage dictionary text. >

< cherie lester - http://www.cherielester.etsy.com/ - photo images mounted on recycled, upcycled wood blocks.

Eco art sculpture

http://www.urbandon.etsy.com/

assemblages and weird toys made from recycled materials.

shandke - http://www.shandke.etsy.com/ - original sketch on upcycled notepaper.

Lemon Oak Studios - http://www.lemonoakstudio.etsy.com/ - found objects are upcycled and transformed into one-of-a-kind objects for your home.

Organic Baby

A "green" beginning - This Handmade Life offers baby journals from upcycled Golden book covers.
choose from lots of different titles... http://www.thishandmadelife.etsy.com/ A portion of sales go to a different charity each month.


tigerray - forego the long lines at those department stores...go to http://www.tigerray123.etsy.com/ to find wonderful organic, handmade, eco-friendly toys for your little ones.

Glass Tortoise - felted baby sweaters made from upcycled adult sweaters. http://www.glasstortoise.etsy.com/

Wooly Baby - Recycled sweaters become shoes.

find more @ http://www.woolybaby.etsy.com/

A Second Chance - http://www.asecondchance.etsy.com/ - baby blanket fashioned from recycled jeans and sweaters!

Eco Momma - Maternity goes green

start the adventure
in green style

Afton River @
<http://www.aftonriver.etsy.com/ maternity blouse fashioned responsibly with all recycled material.





The Patacake Baby >
http://www.thepatacakebaby.etsy.com/ offers reusable wipes- graphic, trendy, eco.




Sveltehandbags - okay, maybe you won't be svelte till after the baby's born, but that doesn't mean you can't have a diaper bag that is! Find some great designs you can use even after the baby's grown up @ http://www.sveltehandbags.etsy.com/



<Southern Belles and Bow -

Organic Breastfeeding pads.

http://www.southernbellesandbow.etsy.com/

or http://www.myposhpads.com/

an eco growth chart for your new one. Hand pulled and screen printed on 100% recycled stock. http://www.boldandnoble.etsy.com/