Kidz Korner - Egg Carton Art

Here's a great way to recycle those cardboard egg cartons and get your kids to make some great wall art too! Mod Podge Rocks blog has the complete tutorial to get your kids creating today. Simply click on the photo above for the instructions.

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Fall Frolic

Autumn has officially arrived and it's time to deck the hall with all things fall!  Time to pull out the pumpkins, air out the woolens, and fill vintage bowls with candy corn. The Etsy up-cycle artists are busy crafting perfect autumn accessories!

Paper pumpkins are the star of the harvest at AnthologyOnMain!  Every item in this shop is created from old books and portions of every sale go to help feed underprivileged children.  This truly is a magical pumpkin patch!

Fill the halls with the enticing smells of autumn. BrooklynWicks fills reusable glass containers with micro batch soy candles.  Choose from scents like autumn leaves, pumpkin chai latte, and praline pecan cupcake for starters!

Tiny pumpkins in velvet add to the rich textures of autumn décor. Perfect for small scale decorating, grouping with gourds as a centerpiece, or outfitting an entire celebration!  Score these velvet beauties at HoneysuckleLane.

Keep fall hands warm with a stunning pair of fingerless gloves from Piabarile. Shop this artist's store for all things warm, cozy, and fully functional for fall.

For more fabulous autumn finds search recycled fall on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Dog Days of Summer

Summer heat continues to blaze even though the calendar indicates the dog days of summer have officially ended. Perhaps showing some Etsy dog love will persuade Mother Nature to bring in the cool breezes of summer's close. 

Add a splash of color and whimsy to any room in the house with this playful pooch by hillaryvermont.  Purchases from this artist also help animals in need with a donation to Animal Humane. 

Dogs can be found on currency from around the world. Coins up-cycled into jewelry make for elegant souvenirs of journeys abroad or for everyday favorite wear.  Pick up this handsome hound at WorldTreasure. 

 Books stand front and center anchored between vintage dog bookends.  Score this pair from tennineeight. 

 Shed whimsical light with illuminated dog shaped metal work from TheRusticBarn.  This Etsy artist up-cycles old metal into perfect country-chic décor.

Keep in touch with friends and family with stylish notecards.  ArcherIllustrations offers a large selection of adorable dogs printed on recycled paper cards. 

 

 For more canine inspired pieces search recycled dog on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Kitchen Kitsch

Back to school often means back to the family kitchen but it doesn't have to be all school lunches and practicality.  Celebrate the return of the daily routine with kitchen kitsch that is far from ordinary.  These Etsy up-cycle artists know what's cooking!

Add a bistro feel to meal prep with inspirational chalkboard art!  BeeCuriousDesigns transforms old cabinet doors into magic works of art to get the gas range flames burning.

 Give yourself the gift of a  fresh journal for recording favorite recipes and inventing new delights. Turn to ARMINHO for recycled paper journals with an airy and natural feel.

 Dress up the refrigerator with whimsical button magnets from JuNkTfUnK . This Etsy up-cycler also offers magnets and notebooks in a wide variety of school age pop culture.  Something for the grown ups and the kiddos for the new school year!

The morning grind loves kitschy accessories too! Spoil yourself with an artisan coffee scoop made from natural woods by the fine folks at TheArtisansCottage.   Newly born on Etsy July 2014, this shop is sure to be one to watch!

Back to school calls for time management and organization so get on board with canister sets to keep all the key ingredients front and center.  Score this gorgeous copper set from MonsieurLouis and take time to shop the romance of French vintage finds.

For more fab kitchen kitsch up-cycle style search recycled kitchen on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

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.

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: Garden Fever

Gray skies and an abundance of cold weather has our inner gardener pleading for spring.  The lure of newly turned dirt, early buds and nesting birds leaves us longing for color.  Luckily these Etsy up-cycle artists bring spring into early bloom in ways that let Mother Nature know the winter grays won't get us down.

 

Recycled wood and tin become rustic chic birdhouses at baconsquarefarm.  Feathered friends love beautiful lodging! Browse all of Bacon Square Farm's inventory to chose a splash of rustic color to liven your outside space.

 

Just because the garden is dormant doesn't mean the botanical spirits have to hide.  Wear your own flowers with up-cycled tin jewelry from eaststreettins.  Lightweight and gorgeous, these unique accessories are guaranteed to brighten any cold February day!

Teach your garden some manners this year with up-cycled flatware herb stakes.  BellaJacksonStudios can capture your inner aristocrat and custom stamp spring sentiments into silver works of whimsy. Planning on a garden wedding? Check out this artist's wedding wonders!

Go full-bloom early with GlassBlooms flowers!  These vibrant beauties are up-cycled from random plates to create stunning petals that capture the sun and the imagination. 

Find whimsical metal sculpture at GeminiDragonfly where nature and up-cycling walk hand in hand.  Every garden needs a fairy and Gemini Dragon gets my vote for best on Etsy.  No need to double check your vision- YES!! Their prices are that reasonable for so much sweetness!!

 
Let Mother Nature know you can grow year round with these playful dinosaur planters from ThePDFfiles.  Who needs sunshine when a room is brightened with kitschy chuckles?  Perfect for gardeners of all ages and soil types!

 For more anti-winter-blues shopping search recycled garden on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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