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

Hand of Bela Peck

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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

Hand of Bela Peck

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Trash to Treasure --- Lamps

Today I thought I would show some lamp transformations.     You can pretty much transform a lamp base just by painting it.

This brass chandelier

was transformed into this updated beauty at Trash to Treasure Decorating Blog.

And this lamp shade was given a new life with fabric and trim at Creations From My Heart.
Before

After

And this pretty shade was decorated with flowers on the 1 talented family blog

You can also make a lamp out of found items like this bowl and tea pots.

You can also use parts of lamps for other things.    These vintage glass lampshades can be found all over the place.   Here they are used for votive holders on this dining table.

And finally here is a relatively new use for vintage lamp globes.  Outdoor solar lights.

Learn how to make a similar lamp on the The Hand Me Down House blog.

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette Shaw
www.byyourhands.com

Trash To Treasure ----Pedestal Cake Stands

Welcome to Trash To Treasure Friday.

Turning trash into treasure is by no means something new. People have been doing it for many years.
The Go Green movement has brought it into prominence today.

Every week we will be showing you some ideas you may want to use for your home or business.

This week's feature is about Pedestal Cake Stands.

Faithfulness Farm has a unique use for glass plates using vases and candlesticks as the pedestal.
See the tutorial for making these here.

http://faithfulnessfarm.blogspot.com/2010/03/pedelstal-ed-platestutorial.html

Giver's Log has a tutorial for interchangable cakeplates.   http://giverslog.com/?p=6600

And here is one made from a plate and a vintage ice cream glass at http://armellejewelry.blogspot.com/2007/03/make-your-own-cake-stand.html   
 

You can make these out of any combinations of plates, cups, bowls, candlesticks,  vases.    Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.