Monday's Makeover: What's New?

Our team has grown exponentially on Etsy~ and we're thrilled! We believe there is strength in numbers and spreading the word about upcycling is easier when more are sharing the news! So in appreciation, here are a few "makeovers" by some of our new members!

Adorable booties upcycled from a recycled dress by ReFabricates~

Plush Stegosaurus created with reclaimed fabrics, vintage trims & buttons, stuffed with upcycled plastic shopping bags by Leftz~ One-Eyed Eco Plush

This is the tops~ for the cake, that is! A vintage Bride & Groom dressed up by A Vintage Bride~

In honor of the biggest wedding of the year, here's a pillow created from a souvenir silk crepe hanky from another momentous occasion in Great Britain, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth fluffed and trimmed with pom-poms by HuntedandStuffed~

And how about a bouquet made of Kusudama Flowers to throw? These beauties are created from recycled literature by Parchment and Patches~

For more creations from our members you can check out our Galleries or our Treasured pages here on our blog~ Or visit us on Facebook for UPdates about our members' listings, promos and Upcyclers' news!

Year of the Rabbit by Bibliobags

Yesterday marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Even though I was born in a Dog year, I've always been partial to rabbits. As a child, I collected rabbit everything. At one point, I remember having over 40 different rabbit dolls!

I had a baby shower to attend last weekend and what better theme for my gift than a rabbit for a baby being born in the year of the rabbit? I put this little bag together with things I already had around the house.

For the gift bag, I used a brown craft bag. I got out an old rabbit cookie cutter and traced it onto a piece of pink felt. I cut it out and cut out a little heart in the middle. Then I hot glued it to the bag.

Even though this was a simple project I really liked how it came out. I tend to go overboard so this was a nice reminder to keep it simple. The bag and card were a hit a hit at the shower.



For more details about this project and exciting news from Bibliobags, Check out her blog! 

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Book Purse by Bibliobags