Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
July 3, 2013
Summer Style Report~ Eco Chic!
Just in time for the 4th of July~ a look at some of the 2013 Upcyclers' Summer Fashions! Colorful, fun, very unique...and ECO CHIC!
August 16, 2012
Thrifty Thursday~ Last Days of Summer
It's almost over...
We hate to see it go...
But the change of seasons is inevitable~ and Summer's ending soon. So why not check out some neat summer-themed Etsy finds? I love searching through our team's items and it's easy if you use the tag 'teamupcyclers'~ Here's some of my favorite finds this Thrifty Thursday!
Enjoy these last days of summer~ do a little thrift shopping and catch a few rays and some bargains!
We hate to see it go...
But the change of seasons is inevitable~ and Summer's ending soon. So why not check out some neat summer-themed Etsy finds? I love searching through our team's items and it's easy if you use the tag 'teamupcyclers'~ Here's some of my favorite finds this Thrifty Thursday!
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| Blakenetizen |
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| Cul de Sac |
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| Daydreams n Daffodils |
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| Rosie Girl Art |
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| Silva Ware |
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| Heaven Sent Crafts |
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| Rope~ Vintage Fabric Supply |
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| Cut and Tear |
Enjoy these last days of summer~ do a little thrift shopping and catch a few rays and some bargains!
May 30, 2012
Wasteless Wednesday~ Staycation Instead!
We all know how expensive it is to travel, especially with today's economy and high cost of fuel~ Some families just can't afford it! What's the popular alternative nowadays? A Staycation!
Here's some great ideas for your summer days, and best of all by staying close to home, you'll be supporting your local businesses, saving money and WASTING LESS!
1. Have a Spa Day in your home! This may not appeal to everyone in the family~ but you never know...Plan a party with a spa theme, or just put on the ritz for your visiting friends. BHG has some great tips for a spa themed "get-away"!
2. Host a Croquet Tournament! Traditionally, white is the popular attire, dress it up with some fancy decor and drinks, design a homemade, whimsical trophy or two and` Woohoo! You've got a fun day for all ages! Don't like croquet? How about volleyball, frisbee or badminton!
3. A Family Summer Book Club~ Choose a book each week or two, or even monthly for all of you to read separately or to each other. Then pick a night to have a themed dinner or snacks and talk about the book you've read! Liven it up with some trivia questions from the book written and asked by a rotating family member and give small prizes to the winner. But watch out, this idea could turn into a year round event! You could also use this idea for a Neighborhood Kids or Adults Book Club!
4. It's Movie Night! Rent a movie to watch indoors or out! You can make your own outdoor theatre with popcorn and everything~ and you can wear your PJ's if you want!
5. Which leads to the next idea: A Backyard Campout! Tents, campfire and, of course, S'MORES!
6. How about a Neighborhood Concert Under the Stars? If you don't know anyone who plays music, see about pitching in with a few neighbors to hire some musicians and put on a concert! Families can bring a dish or snack~ or each bring their own blanket or chairs and a picnic!
7. Not Music Lovers? Throw a Backyard or Neighborhood Carnival! Rent a bounce house, get some face paints and have someone artistic paint faces, make a dunk tank, have a pie throw and get someone to do some clowning around! You can even make balloon animals!
Whatever you like to do, there are ways to do it with friends or family and have a fantastic summer right in your home or neighborhood. Venturing out is easy too, we'll give you some great ideas for one tank trips next week! In the meantime, have fun getting ready for summer!
Have a great Wasteless Week!
;) Cat
Here's some great ideas for your summer days, and best of all by staying close to home, you'll be supporting your local businesses, saving money and WASTING LESS!
1. Have a Spa Day in your home! This may not appeal to everyone in the family~ but you never know...Plan a party with a spa theme, or just put on the ritz for your visiting friends. BHG has some great tips for a spa themed "get-away"!
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| BHG.com |
2. Host a Croquet Tournament! Traditionally, white is the popular attire, dress it up with some fancy decor and drinks, design a homemade, whimsical trophy or two and` Woohoo! You've got a fun day for all ages! Don't like croquet? How about volleyball, frisbee or badminton!
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| StaycationIdea.com |
3. A Family Summer Book Club~ Choose a book each week or two, or even monthly for all of you to read separately or to each other. Then pick a night to have a themed dinner or snacks and talk about the book you've read! Liven it up with some trivia questions from the book written and asked by a rotating family member and give small prizes to the winner. But watch out, this idea could turn into a year round event! You could also use this idea for a Neighborhood Kids or Adults Book Club!
4. It's Movie Night! Rent a movie to watch indoors or out! You can make your own outdoor theatre with popcorn and everything~ and you can wear your PJ's if you want!
5. Which leads to the next idea: A Backyard Campout! Tents, campfire and, of course, S'MORES!
6. How about a Neighborhood Concert Under the Stars? If you don't know anyone who plays music, see about pitching in with a few neighbors to hire some musicians and put on a concert! Families can bring a dish or snack~ or each bring their own blanket or chairs and a picnic!
7. Not Music Lovers? Throw a Backyard or Neighborhood Carnival! Rent a bounce house, get some face paints and have someone artistic paint faces, make a dunk tank, have a pie throw and get someone to do some clowning around! You can even make balloon animals!
Whatever you like to do, there are ways to do it with friends or family and have a fantastic summer right in your home or neighborhood. Venturing out is easy too, we'll give you some great ideas for one tank trips next week! In the meantime, have fun getting ready for summer!
Have a great Wasteless Week!
;) Cat
May 27, 2012
Sustainable Sunday: Summertime
Happy Sustainable Sunday! Each week we search and highlight upcycled creations made from over 2,000
sustainable shops on our Upcyclers Etsy Team! Shops that are actively
upcycling and participating in our community are available for selections.
This week's theme is Summertime, which seems to fit perfectly into our three day Memorial Day weekend here in America. Memorial Day is a way to remember and honor those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day weekend is also the unofficial start to summer. Millions of Americans dust off their beach chairs, and dig out their bathing suits to enjoy a long weekend outdoors.
Our Upcyclers selections are perfect for the start of a summertime season of outdoor living!
Enjoy an outdoor picnic with this adorable eco-friendly lunch tote!
Serving lemonade pool side with in this gorgeous pitcher!
Attend a summer party in this pretty vintage dress!
Runner-up selections this week:
As you can see I had a LOT of beautiful upcycled items to choose from this week! Enjoy more eco-friendly creations this summer by using our team tag "teamupcyclers" when shopping on Etsy.
Enjoy your weekend outdoors!
Thanks, Bee
The Wooden Bee - inspired to recycle wood
May 18, 2012
T.G.I.Free~ Printables!
This week I went foraging for freebies for you to print! I know you love them, not just because they're free, but because they are a fantastic way to create your own cards, tags, banners, bunting and more. You can also find some terrific activities and resources for the little ones, which is what this first one is all about:
Activity Village has been "providing parents and teachers with free kids' activities since 2000, and you can sign up for a free newsletter to stay posted with their latest. Father's Day is coming up and they have some adorable free cards you can print up!
Jenny B. Harris posts free printables on her blog: Allsorts~ she recently posted some Alpha-Dots as part of her series, Freebie Friday and I love them!
The Tip Junkie has tons of free printables, as well as "15,000+ tutorials" for crafts and DIY decor, parties, holidays, food and more! I love this free printable for the laundry room~ it suits me to a tee!
Another blogger offers a Freebie of the Month Club! You can get them from The Handmade Home each month~ here's the latest one for May and yes it was a printable!
I'm a huge fan of HGTV and I love their website full of ideas and FREEBIES! Right now you can get their Favorite Printable Party Invitations for Year Round Celebrations~
Cute as a bug~ Chickabug has the cutest signs for the Last Day of School 2012~ and lots of other free printables you won't be able to resist!
And since right after the Last Day of School, summer fun begins~ here's a terrific source for a summer themed celebration printable from Amanda's Parties TO GO! She has lots of other freebies too...
So just make sure you've got plenty of ink in your printer and you'll be FREE to go printing!
have a great weekend!
;) Cat
Activity Village has been "providing parents and teachers with free kids' activities since 2000, and you can sign up for a free newsletter to stay posted with their latest. Father's Day is coming up and they have some adorable free cards you can print up!
Jenny B. Harris posts free printables on her blog: Allsorts~ she recently posted some Alpha-Dots as part of her series, Freebie Friday and I love them!
The Tip Junkie has tons of free printables, as well as "15,000+ tutorials" for crafts and DIY decor, parties, holidays, food and more! I love this free printable for the laundry room~ it suits me to a tee!
Another blogger offers a Freebie of the Month Club! You can get them from The Handmade Home each month~ here's the latest one for May and yes it was a printable!
I'm a huge fan of HGTV and I love their website full of ideas and FREEBIES! Right now you can get their Favorite Printable Party Invitations for Year Round Celebrations~
Cute as a bug~ Chickabug has the cutest signs for the Last Day of School 2012~ and lots of other free printables you won't be able to resist!
And since right after the Last Day of School, summer fun begins~ here's a terrific source for a summer themed celebration printable from Amanda's Parties TO GO! She has lots of other freebies too...
So just make sure you've got plenty of ink in your printer and you'll be FREE to go printing!
have a great weekend!
;) Cat
May 7, 2012
Style Report: Eco-Chic & Upcycled Fashions for Mom!
Here's some of the trends we predict for summer~ eco-chic, light, breezy, fun and flirty! Best of all~ Upcycled!
All of these items can be purchased on Etsy right now! Just click on a collection and it will take you to Polyvore.com where each item will click back to the original listing on Etsy! Have fun shopping for mom (or for yourself, lol!) and check back with us soon for another Style Report from Upcyclers!
All of these items can be purchased on Etsy right now! Just click on a collection and it will take you to Polyvore.com where each item will click back to the original listing on Etsy! Have fun shopping for mom (or for yourself, lol!) and check back with us soon for another Style Report from Upcyclers!
May 6, 2012
Sustainable Sundays: Summer Travel Plans
Each Sunday we search and highlight upcycled creations made from over 2,000 sustainable shops on our Upcyclers Etsy Team!!! Shops that are actively upcycling and participating in our community are available for selections.
So everyone I know is talking about summer plans right now. Where are the kids going to camp? Who's going to see Grandma this summer? Friends and family are discussing exotic vacations and weekend getaways.
Since planning and preparing for your vacation is the part of the fun. I thought I would seek out some upcycled items on Etsy that will aid us during our summer plans! All handmade, all upcycled and all ready to help us enjoy our travels!
Don't forget to write about it...
You can enjoy more handmade, upcycled creations by searching our team tag: teamupcyclers on Etsy!
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