Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Creature Comforts

Pet lovers get it; dogs, cats, and other furry friends are more than companions.  They are family.  They are the ears when no one else listens, the hugs always at the ready, and providers of unconditional love.  So pamper pets this autumn with creature comforts from top notch Etsy up-cycle artists.

Cats love a cozy nest perched in the warm sunlight.  Photogirl95 crafts snuggle beds to provide kitty with his or her own personal space.  Cat tested and approved!

Don't forget a lazy afternoon catnip treat for your favorite feline.  With shapes and themes for every occasion, smilingfrogpets caters to both dogs and cats. This shop is a pet lover's must-fave! 

For the discerning dog who prefers good taste in his lounging area, winecountrycraftsman provides the pooch with a proper place to chill. Dog beds are just the start of up-cycling magic created by Wine Country Craftsman. 

 Don't forget the yard critters!  They are the family members that pop in uninvited but are always welcome guests.  Gathering winter nuts is a snap with squirrel snack shack from andrewsreclaimed. Shop here for reclaimed wooden treasures for throughout the yard and home.

For more creature comforts search recycled pet on Etsy.

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Drinks On The Patio

 The backyard patio is relaxation perfection for lazy summer days shared with good friends or the solitude of a good book.  Make that outdoor space a little greener with the newest creations from these Etsy up-cycle artists.

Wine barrels turned lounge chairs make an eclectic focal point for backyard lounging.  This set made by RenderedUseful2 invites guests to linger in stylish comfort.

Create a table top succulent garden with planters from  Rehabulous. Browse this Etsy shop to find new innovations in up-cycled bottles. Hostess gifts and house-warming heaven fills this artist's inventory!

Upgrade patio lighting with this handsome pendant lamp crafted by pic76. Perfect for the patio and the man cave!

From up-cycled glass tumblers to wine barrel furniture to glass jewelry, bottlehood is a one stop patio shopping destination! 



Keep summer sentiments fresh with a  MarvelousMessages t-shirt.  Made from recycled materials, these tees have the feel of organic cotton with stay-cool wicking properties.  This Etsy shop is brand new so swing in and see what's on trend!

For more fabulous up-cycled patio decor search recycled patio on Etsy.

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Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Beach Time!

The school year is winding down and parking spots along the boardwalk are filling up! Whether it's a fresh water lake, salty sands, or the backyard pool; these Etsy up-cycle artists have the perfect summer accessory for sun-kissed days!

Custom messages surrounded with soft sea glass add instant whimsy to any summer décor.  Contact ScrabbledMessages to custom order a cottage sentiment of your own!

Carry the beach wherever you go with a wristwatch up-cycled to display wee sea life treasures. Pick up this cutie and browse more sea-inspired gems at SeaShellsCreations.

Lighten the load by gathering all those swim necessities in one bag.  This oh-so-beach burlap bag from BackAlleyChic is stylish, environmentally conscious, and a do-gooder.  A portion of the proceeds goes to the ALS foundation to help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease.

 Every summer needs a good project!  Try out a vintage pattern from CreationsbyMESHELL.  Instant downloads mean no waiting for the mail! 

Round out the summer beach day with a luxurious natural sponge!  These bathing beauties do double duty as décor and indulgence! Choose the perfect size from TropicalSeaSponges. Use the coupon code DadDeal20 to receive 20% off all sponges until June 15!

 To find more fabulous up-cycled beach fun search upcycled summer on Etsy.

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Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Tea Time

May flowers are blooming and that means time for tea in the garden!  Whether you are planning a party for 20 or tea for one, these Etsy up-cyclers offer up inspiration.

Raise a pinky with vintage tea cups!  Delicate patterns and spring colors liven up any social setting.  Start your shopping with these lovelies from Retroburgh and browse around this shop for the perfect pop of kitschy color.

 Fill those cups with herbal teas from KyraBotanica. Flowers and herbs crafted in to fine teas, body sprays, and all natural salves.  Mother Nature smiles on those who up-cycle her creations and  KyraBotanica has the perfect gift for every summer birthday girl.

Tea towels become conversation starters when they're hand-crafted by JensNextChance.  Vibrant embroidered remnants combine to form stunning new cloths as bright as a May garden bouquet.  Visit this Etsy shop for the next wave of cottage chic!

No tea party is complete without that flirty dress.  Custom tailor a perfect fit with vintage patterns from AdeleBeeAnnPatterns.  With a wide style selection dating as far back as the 1920's, this shop has couture covered.

For more fabulous tea party finds search upcycled tea on Etsy.

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Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-cycle Nation: Show Mom Some Love

Motherly advice and up-cycling are a natural match.  Mom was usually the first person to extol the virtues of saving, reusing, and repurposing because let's face it- moms often have to do more with less.  This mother's day show Mom you learned those lessons well with a gorgeous gift from an Etsy up-cycle artist.

Go kitschy with some vintage love like this gem from nashpop.  Although intended to be a napkin holder, it can do double duty as a card holder, mail keep, or even a nice photo frame holder.  Swing into nashpop for more vintage in vivid color!

Moms in all stages of life need a relaxing soak to dissolve away daily chaos. Treat Mom to all natural bath salts from RosnerSoap.  Mother Nature-approved in tempting scents like lemon grass and sweet almond. Pairs well with a big basket of bath goodies!

Surprise Mom with a new tote bag this Mother's Day. Wearlovenow offers this sweet straw bag in her indie shop which features easy comfort in boho-chic style. Mom will approve that part of the purchase proceeds at wearlovenow go to a global relief charity as well.

 
Add a splash of color to Mom's day with one-of-a-kind jewelry from PoorAuntEdna.  Crafted from colorful cast-off earrings, these bracelets sing spring and celebrate subtle beauty. New generations will coo while the great grandmothers will smile remembering when these earrings were all the rage!

 Don't forget the card!  Choose the perfect sentiment like this "World's Best" card crafted by GrannyPantyDesigns. Looking for a specific spot on the map? Just send this Etsy artist a convo to custom create some love anywhere on the globe!

 For more up-cycled perfection for Mother's Day search up-cycled mom on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Paper Chase

In the arts and crafts world paper is an essential supply easily worked into imaginative creations across all media.  These Etsy up-cycle artists have a bevvy of fresh spring offerings!

Paper flowers are in full bloom at kC2Designs. From single stems to bouquets to weddings, this artist gives new meaning to forever flowers.

 Go coastal with this whimsical sea shell inspired by the Gulf Coast shores of Sanible Island.  PaperOfModestOrigins brings the outdoors inside with paper mache brilliance!

 

 

 

 Treat yourself to jewelry embellished with colorful beads made of up-cycled paper!  EkataDesigns features the artistry of Nepali refugee women now creating a new life in Memphis, Tennessee. Shop Ekata Designs for earthy jewelry with a global conscience.

 Warmer months always ignite the travel flame!  Plan and record those great adventures in map-themed travel journals from alterdesign.  Simply visiting this artist's shop is an inspiring journey in itself!

Keep plenty of gift tags on hand for spring birthdays, baby showers, and bridal events.  Whyte offers gift embellishments and paper whimsy to top off any occasion in style.

Can't stop the paper love?  Search upcycled paper on Etsy. 

  

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: April Showers

Aaaaahhhhhh April- this notoriously soggy month where muddy footprints are found on porches, birds perch on fence posts, and spring takes root.  Etsy's Up-cycle artists are studio-busy producing Earth-friendly goods to celebrate nature's rebirth.

 

Get ready to work the soil in durable style! HandSown crafts garden aprons of quality leather that will last the decade and be the envy of every green thumb!  Priced so well it would be a shame not to buy that garden girlfriend one as well!

Plan an heirloom garden with certified organic seeds from MoonlightMicroFarm. Curious delectable offerings such as lemon cucumber, candy stripe beet, and purple peppers will delight the senses!  Pick twenty seed packets and receive free shipping with this package deal.

Between the April showers are the sweet early spring breezes! Keep those doors open with these stunning hand carved acorn stoppers from CattailsWoodwork.  This Etsy artist says, "If you have an acorn in your home you will be blessed with good luck and safe from harm." I say if you have an item from this artist, you are already very lucky!

Take advantage of quiet rainy days to plan out the garden space or simply record personal thoughts of renewal in this fresh journal by subu.  This Etsy artist uses 100% recycled paper along with other eco-friendly ingredients to craft whimsical notebooks.  Want to customize a special gift?  Send subu a convo today!

 Carry the promise of spring year round with this rustic cuff featuring those fabled May flowers!  For more chic natural themes in up-cycled glory head over to AnvilsAndAlchemy for jaw-dropping jewelry for every season.

Shop more fabulous garden themed up-cycles by searching recycled garden on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Eco-Friendly Easter Fun

Easter celebrations are just around the corner!  Although we try to impart the true meaning of Easter on the kiddos- to them it is a time of chocolate rabbits, egg hunts and a time to gather with all the cousins.  The Etsy up-cycle artists are hard at work bringing fresh ideas to the younger folks at prices that make every parent smile!

Teach the kiddos something magical this year with this silk Easter egg kit from BooBahBlue.  Wee eyes will widen when recycled and reusable fabric scraps transform the egg into something eggstra-ordinary! (Sorry- I just had to go there!)

Keep the kitchen lessons rolling by letting the kids make their own chocolate treats.  Vintage chocolate molds lend whimsy and nostalgia to any party and the molds double as kitschy décor. Better "hop" on these molds from efinegifts priced to sell fast!

 Fill the basket with treats they can use year round!  No fear of breakage with these chunky eggs made of recycled crayons by art2theextreme.  Favorite this innovative shop for crayons in every shape and size imaginable!

 

 

Make-believe goes wild with these adorable bunny masks from EWMcCall! Made from new soft fabrics these Easter treats technically aren't an up-cycle but they were too cute not to include!

 

Pocket-sized pals are popular with the wee ones right now!  SesameSeedDesigns crafts these sweet bunnies from up-cycled sweaters and tucks them in a wooden egg for an Easter morning surprise!

 
For more up-cycled Easter treats search Easter up-cycle on Etsy!

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Spring Cleaning

Spring cleaning has its roots in the Celtic tradition of Beltane.  When the weather began to warm, cottage windows were thrown open, floors were swept out, and herbs were used in an attempt to rid the farm of negative spirits that might have roosted over the long winter. Today spring cleaning is seen as the perfect time to freshen our modern homes.

 

These Etsy artists keep Mother Nature happy with their earth-friendly products featuring locally sourced materials and all natural components..

 

Only essential oils and castile soap go into safe all-purpose house cleaner concentrates from myessential8.  One 4 ounce recyclable bag pours into 64 ounces of usable liquid.  Check out this shop for a wide selection of home products in crisp spring scents..

 Save money on dryer sheets and reduce waste with brightly colored wool dryer balls.  Using locally sourced wool, BogBerryHandicraft offers balls in every color making laundry time more efficient and globally conscious.  Shop Bog Berry Handicrafts and use the coupon code SPRINGCLEANING now through the end of May to receive 10% off purchases of $40 or more!  Now there's inspiration!

Be sure to have hankies ready for dust sneezes during cleaning. Made of ultra soft sustainable bamboo and organic cotton, these reusable cloths are perfect for wiping hands as well as noses. JuniperseedMerc creates a beautiful line of "unpaper" products and cleaners to make your home super green.

 

 

 Get the kids involved with this mother-daughter broom set from Broomchick.  Using 100% broom corn  harvested by the artist these all natural sweepers will outlast and out-clean any store-bought synthetic. Even the handles have a higher purpose having been sourced from a reforestation project in Oregon.

 Infuse the home with lavender filled sachets from SalvageSeamstress. Using up-cycled vintage fabrics this artist stitches perfection into additional home accessories such as aprons, pot holders, and dish towels.

 For more fabulous eco friendly finds search spring cleaning on Etsy. 



LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Wearing of the Green

 At Up-Cycle Nation going green is celebrated year round, but today green goes a shade deeper to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with four leaf perfection.  Irish or not, these Etsy up-cycle artists have envy-worthy goods for the lucky seeker. 

 

Grab a wrist-full-of-whimsy at Belmonili where vintage buttons and costume jewelry are repurposed into dreamy bracelets, necklaces and bridal accessories. Be prepared to linger, this artist's shop is bursting with fanciful delights! 

Spring flings, garden parties, and prom season are hot on the heels of St. Patty's day. Shop early to score that one of a kind vintage dress for a special occasion or everyday wear at Pinebrookvintage. 

 

 

Need vintage with an attitude?  Strut over to Boston's  RenegadeRevival and claim your inner rebel. This sharkskin jacket is oh sooooo sharp!

Waxed canvas and up-cycled wool marry urban and rural tastes at WoolyBison.  Handmade with quality and durability in mind, these bags are destined to become legendary.

 

Of course, it wouldn't be St. Patrick's day without raising a good mug of beer and toasting all Etsy up-cycle artists who work everyday to keep the "Go Green" movement alive! Cheers to you!

 

To find more fabulous eco-friendly finds like this vintage brewery tray from paroliro, search recycled green on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Healing At Home

 

Healing happens best at home. No matter if the ailment is post-hospital, accident rehabilitation, or the common cold, symptoms subside and health returns wrapped in the comfort of familiar surroundings and family love.

Add to the speed of recovery with these Etsy up-cycle artists and pass the mending days in good spirits.

 

Stay cozy in style with up-cycled sweater quilts from Crispinaffrench. Traditional patterns mix with the soft textures of wool and cashmere to envelop any ailing soul in warmth and cheer.  Crispina Ffrench also crafts imaginative soft toys perfect for the wee patient or young at heart!

 

  Trade up those metal ambulatory devices for the intriguing richness of carved canes.  A wooden helping hand can be found at BeyondAntiques.  This Etsy vintage shop is also good medicine for the eyes so be sure to linger here browsing items from true vintage to American folk art. 

Aromatherapy candles that double shift as sumptuous lotion?  Yes, Please! Gaiasgardenproducts crafts soy candles in recycled glass bottles using only American sourced, all natural ingredients.  Once the candle is extinguished the warm soy oil can be used as a moisture rich lotion to soothe aching dry skin or maintain that healthy glow. 

Tablets are a one stop entertainment and connection source during recuperation.  HublerFurniture offers stylish help in supporting the tablet.  Made from reclaimed wood, Hubler Furniture's iPad stands are designed with natural instinct and a simple elegance perfect for home or office.

 

What is healing without humor?  Fromtofrom creates creature comfort hot water bottles certain to ease the pain and rouse a smile. Made from up-cycled fabrics, the Hottie Collection pieces include a German Ecolux glass bottle for ultimate warmth and immediate snuggling.

For more fabulous up-cycled ways to save the earth while on the mend search recycled healing on Etsy!
LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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