Thrifty Thursday~ Get Ready for Summer!

Where can you find "One of a Kind", artfully crafted and designed Summer fashions and accessories that are not only eco-friendly but affordable too? I found all of these on Etsy from our team of Upcyclers! Beachy, cool and comfortable items that will brighten up your Summer days...

Deep Blue Ray Rag Tote by Amy C. Lund

Saranac Summer Ale Star Ornaments by Lizard Skin

Nautical Bunting by Altered Eco Designs

Upcycled Zippered Tote by Groovy Garbage

Striped Sunflower Yellow Summer Sash by Brizel 4 the Animals

Upcycled Sexy SaraBelle Summer Sundress by Picked Green

Upcycled Denim and Crochet Halter Top by Jenit Boutique

Upcycled Handpainted Canvas Sandals by Idea A Day

Vintage Striped Pillowcase Dress by Koop Designs

American Walnut Wayfarers by Tumbleweeds Handcraft

Upcyclers Creativity Challenge October Results: Jeans!

October was an exciting month for our monthly Upcyclers Creativity Challenge! Endure Designs selected DENIM JEANS for the medium and we had a TON of entries!!!

This left Karen, from Endure Designs, a difficult task to pick only two from such an amazing list!

The entries include:

Skirts

Greeting Cards

Gift Tags

Christmas Stockings

Necklaces

Heart Brooches

Zelda Pouches

Bow Brooches

Fingerless Gloves

Coiled Hot Pads

Tote Bag

Cuff Bracelet

Coiled Mat

Handbag

Bohemian Jeans

Hip Bag Belt Loop Pouch

Fringe Scarf Wrap

Bracelet

Backpack

Lunch Bag

Patchwork Quilt

Wrist Cuff

Earrings

and a Patriotic Vest

Amazing how many different items were created from upcycling old jeans! ALL entries can be found on our Creativity Challenge Pinterest Board.

And the First Place Winner is:

Upcycled Denim Hip Bag Belt

by itsyourcountryspirit

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Second Place Winner is:

Denim Stockings by What It Seams

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Congratulations! Winners will have a featured badge on the front page of our blog for the entire month.

Thank you Endure Designs for hosting this giveaway.
Check out this Upcyclers shop for handmade burlap banners, upcycled steampunk clothing and more eco-friendly creations. This was Karen's entry:

Upcyclers shops should check out November's challenge, Luci from Idle Hands Yarn Supply has just selected a medium!

Happy Upcycling!

Thanks, Bee
The Wooden Bee

Tuesday's Treasuries: Just Take Those Old Records Off the Shelf...

Still like that old time rock'n' roll

That kind of music just soothes the soul

I reminisce about the days of old

With that old time rock 'n' roll

Won't go to hear them play a tango

I'd rather hear some blues or funky old soul

~ Bob Seger, Old Time Rock 'n Roll

This week, we celebrate faded jeans, the blues and rock 'n roll! A big thanks to our inspiring curators of these amazing treasuries!

 

A ROCKIN' collection called God of Thunder by Lizones

Throw on those faded blue jeans for some Comforting Denim by Bouclenoire...





A little psychedelic, retro chic from Coollight~





And some classic blues from Fabtabulous!





Thanks again to all our members who take the time to create their beautiful treasuries and promote Upcyclers, our Etsy team of artists who Love 2 Upcycle!