Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Upcyled Garden Goodies

I would think some of your gardens are coming along pretty good now. Up here in the north country we have a few more weeks to go before we plant the flowers and outdoor vegie gardens. I thought today we would look at some upcycled items that you can put in your gardens to add a little whimsical flair to them. Let's visit some Etsy shops to see what they have. :)

Every garden, be it flowers or vegie gardens, needs a bird feeder close by and this neat upcylcled Mason Jar bird feeder from RecyclingTime fits the bill for that. 

How about this different wind chime. It is made from a recycled water pitcher and spoons for the chimes. How cool would this be hanging on post in your garden! :)

Now every garden area needs a birdhouse to go along with the bird feeder you have. This recycled birdhouse from OutOnALimbADK even has a recycled slate roof. How neat!

And a garden wouldn't be a garden without a sign. How about this upcycled sign! How different is this one. It is made from recycled license plates. What a cool idea. And 1BentKeepsake has this and several other signs made from license plates.

Looks like there are a lot of ideas for goodies for your gardens. Just make a trip to your local thrift store and see what ideas you can come up with or just visit all the great Etsy shops. 

Happy Gardening!

Colleen :) 

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Someone Else's Shoes

Every now and then it's good to walk in someone else's shoes. 

 These Etsy up-cycle artists make the most of old treads.

 

 

Up-cycled boot leather walks the line at ArtMadeForYou.  This shop is a top notch stop for all rustic elegance from daily wear to  inspirational décor.

 

 Keep winter toes warm in footwear made from up-cycled suede and sweater wool. With sizes from infants to adults Woolby has you covered.

Old wooden shoe forms stand front and center as up-cycled bookends.  Check out TheWifeSezsItsGottaGo for more vintage finds from this fresh Etsy shop.

 

Barbie boots get eternal life in mini recycled art by gjarvisjewelryetc.  This Etsy artist uses spare doll parts and bottle caps to create light hearted vignettes sure to bring smiles aplenty.

HappyMediumStudios reinvents boots into cozy homes for feathered friends. Swing in to pick up new lodging for the spring garden!

For more fabulous shoe related finds search recycled shoe on Etsy.

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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