Showing posts with label upcycle blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label upcycle blog. Show all posts

November 2, 2013

Love 2 DIY on the Weekend~ Quick & Easy Peasy!

If you're as busy as most of us are these days, especially with the upcoming holidays, you'll love these quick and easy projects you can finish in a day or two! Thanks to all who shared with us during this past week's Linky Party...


Upcycled Bright and Beautiful Shelves from Altered Artworks~



Upcycled Table Confetti from Pink Flamingo Handcrafting~



Upcycled Shorts into Drawstring Bags 
from Creating My to Success!



DIY Cinnamon Scented Pinecones from Upcycled Stuff~



Enjoy your weekend projects and feel free to share your ideas or links in a comment now or during next week's Linky Party hosted by Tricia from Upcycled Stuff!

;) Cat

September 27, 2013

#Follow Friday~ More Blogs 2 Love!

Here are a few Blogs 2 Love directly from our Upcycled Linky Parties!

From Jill Shepherd's blog~ 
Creating My Way To Success!

I have several nighties in my clothes upcycling stash and had an idea as to how they could best be upcycled.

The soft, silky fabric makes for beautiful little bags made using my Fabric Origami Bag tutorial:


Well, I have had an interesting week or two of sewing.  Besides this bag, I was also trying to make a dress for my daughter out of one of my husband's shirts.... BOMBED!  I've also been working on some little booties that were supposed to be so easy.  Thanks Martha Stewart!  They were pretty easy, but they looked so cheap.  I'm trying to improve on those and will hopefully write about them soon.

As far as this project....it almost bombed.  I guess that should be expected when you're experimenting with new things.  For a while now I have been trying to figure out how I can combine my two loves, sewing and pressed flowers/leaves, into a bag.  Improvements need to be made with the concept, but I'm really happy with the end result.  I hope you like it too!


Blue Jean Fall Bag w/ Real Pressed Leaves


Adding Some Detail To Frames and Another Cute Planter Idea by Christine~ little BRAGS

 Hello Lovely's, today I want to show you how I dressed up 2 frames in our little boy's bathroom.

  


How to Make a Clothes Protector - Hanger Cover 

from a vintage Pillowcase from Cottage Creations~


How to Build an Indoor Swing~ from Sarah @ Iamhardware.com

The swing is my personal favorite of the tree house project and I’ve got great news, it’s easy. Like my-mom-is-so-amazing-in-an-hour easy. Buying a swing is around 50 buckaroos. This baby cost be less than $10!  Follow the tutorial at this link.
indoor tree house swing


From Broken to Useful from All Things Alysha~


This wooden chair was left outside and started to fall apart. So I placed a flower pot in the broken bottom part and placed it in our front yard. We used to have a large bush there but the landscaping people needed to access the sprinklers so they cut it down leaving an eye sore of a stump. This broken chair/flower stand is a great way to hide something ugly and use something that would have gone to the dump. I'm planning on turning the broken top part into a trelis for climbing plants but that's for another day. . .




Check out some of our past Upcycled Linky Parties for more great Blogs 2 Love~ and please remember to follow and comment!

September 12, 2013

The UncommonGoods Upcycle Design Challenge!




Our team has been invited to participate in the 2013 UncommonGoods Upcycle Design Challenge! The grand prize is $500.00 and there are no entry fees! Here are the basics straight from the UncommonGoods website:

GRAND PRIZE: $500 and an UncommonGoods vendor agreement.
RUNNERS UP: All runner-ups will receive a critique of their work from the guest judges, and UncommonGoods' marketing team will provide tips for marketing and growing their businesses. Additionally, UncommonGoods' buyers will review each entrant's full portfolio and may consider adding the work submitted to the UncommonGoods website in the future.
DEADLINE: September 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET
WHAT CAN I SUBMIT? We want to see anything and everything - from handbags to kitchen tools, from gadgets to wall art. As long as your design has an upcycling story, we want to see it!
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE AN "UNCOMMON" ARTIST? Your design should be expressive, it should tell a compelling story, and it should highlight your individuality.
WHAT KINDS OF MATERIAL CAN I USE? We accept all sorts of materials as long as they are safe and animal-friendly-so no lead, leather, feathers, or pearls. We love unique materials, especially those that tell an interesting story, so don't forget to share your medium's tale with us in your product description.
WHAT DO I SUBMIT? We will need your contact info, product info, photos and an optional video. You can share 1 to 5 images through the entry portal with the choice to feature a single item or a collection. We judge each item individually, but would love to see your body of work. If you would like us to view more than five images, please provide us with a website or portfolio link. You can find the entry form located on the bottom of this page.
GOT A QUESTION? Browse through the rules, or send an email to upcycling-contest@uncommongoods.com. Please fill out your contact info completely before you upload your images. Remeber to double-check the email address entered to ensure that it's valid.

So there you have it! You can find out more about UncommonGoods on their website. I know our team has tons of fantastic submissions to offer, let's show them what Upcyclers can do!
Good Luck, Everyone~ and we promise to keep you posted on the results!

September 9, 2013

Upcycled Linky Party {23}

Welcome back everyone.  I hope your Labor Day weekend was fun filled and not too sad with the unofficial close to summer and all.  If you didn't know it, September is national sewing month!  So let's have a look back at some of the fabulous sewing projects that were linked up to the 22nd Upcycled Linky Party:

Buttons and Paint shows us how to make this fabulous pin cushion ring, just what we need for the moth long celebration:


And if you're looking for a fabulous project to make, check out this picnic tote made from a car window shade and old pool tools (NO JOKE) made by Jill over on Creating My Way to Success:


If you're all revved up and ready to do some sewing of your own, how about trying your hand at a Halloween costume or two with these vintage patterns that you can pick up from Our Children's Earth:



Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #23.  Here's the run down on the rules:

1.  Feel free to link up no more than one upcycled tutorial that you created and one upcycled item from your shop each week.
2.  Please don't link up the same items or blog posts as in previous weeks, let's keep it fresh.
3.  Follow Love 2 Upcycle by email or Google connect.
4.  This is a party so socialize!  Visit at least one shared link and leave a meaningful comment or "favorite" it if it is an Etsy shop item.  It would be nice if you followed them as well, but it is not required.
5.  Please keep it family friendly and upcycled!  We reserve the right to remove any links that aren't appropriate.

Now, show us what ya got:





This week's Upcycled Linky Party is hosted by Tricia at Upcycled Stuff

June 14, 2013

T.G.I.Free~ Father's Day Printables!

Father's Day is Sunday and if you are planning a party or celebration with Dad, we've got some great printables that might come in handy~ and the best part, of course? They're FREE!


Printable Father's Day Chalkboard Banner from Lia Griffith


Father's Day Printables from Love Party Printables



#1 Dad from ABCTeach.com



10 Free Printables from Gloriously Made








Free Father's Day Printables from The Tip Junkie



Ten Free Printables from I Gotta Try That!



20+ Printables for POPS from How Does She?

June 11, 2013

Tuesday's Treasuries~ The Blues & Hues of Summer

'Upcycle Blues' by candycrack

100% Upcyclers Team Treasury


SALE Dog / Pet Bed from a Vi...
$75

Blue Lagoon Unique Bracelet ...
$40

Teal Candlesticks and Owl, V...
$28

Blue Sky Natural Soda Stars ...
$12

Blue Raindrop Garland - Rain...
$10.5

14 x 15.5 inch shopping bag ...
$16

New York Yankees T Shirt Inf...
$25

Royston Turquoise necklace- ...
$160

Laptop Bag - Royal Canadian ...
$75

Rare Colored Vinyl Record Al...
$15.95

Recycled Earrings ECO VALENT...
$16

12x18 pillow case, vintage R...
$35

Blue flowered organdy ribbon...
$14

Whale of the Upcycled Blues
$20

Mary Poppins Opens the Door ...
$32

Recycled Mason Jar Post Earr...
$18

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'Up Cycled Blues and Greens' by eaststreetpins



License Plate Star - Blue an...
$65

STINGRAY -ARTWORK printed o...
$9.95

Laptop Bag - Royal Canadian ...
$75

Modern Turquoise Earrings- S...
$30

Glass Tumblers, Blue Drinkin...
$18

Shopping Bag/Farmers Market ...
$35

bottle opener aqua cast iron...
$8

SALE Lime and Coral Pillow C...
$19

Teeny, Small,drawstring bags...
$5.7

Whimsical Recycled Chrome Pl...
$60

UPcycled Reconstructed Sundr...
$48

Custom Made Fabric Garland/B...
$35

Twig Hardware - tree bark ha...
$16

Mid Century 1960's BANDA...
$65

Mosaic Mirror Broken China P...
$59

Green and Black Rhinestone C...
$15

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'upcyclers goodies' by classicretro

a collection of fun and creative treats from the Upcyclers team


Handmade Alien Plush Stuffed...
$10

Iridescent Glass Tile Pendan...
$15

Teal Blue and white scarf - ...
$20

recycled oil painting wallet
$24

Black White and Red Goth / P...
$22

Recycled Bass Guitar String ...
$32

Romantic big rose necklace w...
$15

Rolled Paper Garland Upcycle...
$35

Key Chain Red Poppy box Wood...
$12

Upcycled Recycled / Inner Tu...
$70

Sexy Red Sundress Upcycled R...
$49

OOAK Vintage Button Stack Ri...
$14

Upcycled "Driftwood&quo...
$22

Tree Upcycled Wool Balsam Fi...
$5.95

Turquoise Dangle Earrings- R...
$26

Shabby Chic/French Country F...
$28

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'Don't throw that Away!' by wattsrobbin

A wonderful collection of vintage, recycled and upscaled wonders from creative people who saw beyond the norm. To everyone who has a vision, from friends at Upcyclers.


frida kahlo bees waxed fabri...
$24

Vintage Hollow Book Safe & H...
$40

Necklace Repurposed Recycled...
$34.99

Paper Flower Wreath Recycled...
$65

Copper Cuff Bracelet- organi...
$40

SALE OOAK ivory lace eco-nec...
$59

Vintage Ceramic Monkeys 1953...
$38

Vintage Large Wooden Bowl on...
$17

Wow. Upcycled Pearl Necklace
$300

Paper Bead Jewelry- Foreign ...
$40

The Admiral: Wood Bow Tie Fr...
$97

Steampunk Time Capsule Vial ...
$84

Autumn Sunshine - Feather Ha...
$24

Gold-dipped Authentic Sea gl...
$50

Clockpunk Steampunk Pendant ...
$75

Romantic Burlesque Corset B...
$99.99

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'Beautiful Trash' by djbabykaylis

Upcycled treasures!!


RESERVED V O O D O O C...
$85

Druzy Ring Mystic White Crys...
$22

Vintage Hot Pink Wicker Clot...
$74

Unique Aqua Earrings / Handm...
$15

Hollow Book Safe & Whiskey H...
$45

Shotgun Casing Jewelry - Win...
$34

Simple Circle Mahogany Bird ...
$40

SALE - Beautiful Rainbow Pai...
$110

Unique Ceramic Egg in Nest P...
$12

Icelandic Lava Necklace with...
$38

Gold Monocle with Vintage Fo...
$30

DIY Terrarium Kit Small Polk...
$7

Art Nouveau large crystal an...
$15

Pabst Blue Ribbon Unique Wed...
$14

Metal Bike Wall Art Bicycle ...
$45

Vintage Tin Necklace- Long G...
$82

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'Upcycled summer treasures' by PinkFlamingoCrafting

Some lovely upcycled items ready for the summer!


TANGLEWEED DAISY BADGE - Pre...
$1

Blue bird cushion
$25

Antique french fisher's ...
$90

Reclaimed pallet planter ben...
$85

Maxi Chiffon Dress Vintage I...
$155

Upcycled fridge magnet - Rec...
$5

Hand painted upcycled squid ...
$12

Yellow Robot Necklace, Geeke...
$23

Boucles d'Oreilles en Ga...
$26

Vintage sheet fabric retro f...
$3.95

Sandcastle - Vintage check a...
$14

Vintage look Cat doll. Cat s...
$55

SALE-Chile Souvenir Tourist ...
$29

Clutch Bag
$25

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