The Saturday Morning Paper

I love Saturday mornings! I don't have to jump up to alarms going off, fight morning traffic, or rush to get kids to school by the bell.  My husband is home to (sometimes) cook breakfast, and Saturday mornings seem to bring a peaceful start to the weekends.

One of my favorite Saturday morning activities is to quietly sip on tea and catch up with my favorite bloggers on my Google Reader.

I thought this Saturday would be a great chance to catch up on Upcyclers post you may have missed in the hustle of every day life.  Here are some great blog archives from our two favorite topics...

Green Living

The Economy, Energy Consumption, and Upcycling: The Hydrocarbon Stranglehold on our Economy 

 

The Economy, Energy Consumption, and Upcycling: Putting the Pieces Together

 

Greener Shopping: Halloween Candy

Greener Shopping: Plastics 101

Ecofriendly DIY Crafting

 

Love 2 DIY on the Weekend: It's easy with Etsy!

 

Love 2 DIY on the Weekend: Pallate Ideas for Every Palate 

 

Wine Cork Crafts: Magnets

 

Monday's Makeover: Wine Corks into Tacks!

 

Demystifying T Shirt Yarn Series: What is T Shirt Yarn? 

 

Demystifying T Shirt Yarn Series: What the Heck do People Make with T Shirt Yarn?

 

Demystifying T Shirt Yarn: Tutorials to Get You Started

 

Upcycled Gift Wrap Ideas

Have a great Saturday! Look for a new Upcyclers GIVEAWAY on Monday!

Thanks,
Bee
The Wooden Bee

(Surprise) Upcycled Treasury Contest

We've had a sudden burst in Team Treasuries over the past week. The Etsy Treasury is a member curated shopping gallery. Treasuries feature 16 shops and generally have an overall theme or style.  Team Treasuries featured only upcycled shops, and I am always amazed by the creativity and originality of our members! 


Here are FIVE Upcycled treasuries to start off your Monday! The best part you can vote on your favorite collection!!!

1. 'UPCYCLE THIS!' by the333alliance

License Plate Star - Bl... SweetSomeday $65.00	Rolling Stones Vinyl Re... colerainecreat... $17.95	Infinity T Shirt Scarf ... ohzie $25.00	Ruby Slipper Pillow Cov... StephanieJaneU... $45.00
Blue Bustier - Handmade... RemixdClothing $44.00	The Blue Stripes Upcycl... EcoImbiber $3.50	TOTE BAG - navy blue p... LynnMinneyDesi... $73.00	Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer ... LizardSkins $8.00
Upcycled Computer Chip ... artagain $15.00	X Large Coffee Sack Bas... BrinandNohl $39.99	Blue Denim Pouch and Co... Art2Carry $45.00	Saratoga Water Bottle G... GroovyGreenGla... $25.00
16 x 15.5 inch shopping... urchinbags $13.00	Vintage Metal Door Knob... DroxDesigns $24.50	Pop Tab Earrings, Chand... PopTopFashion $15.00	Blue Magazine Frame wit... gr3een $18.00

2. 'At This Moment' by VerdantViolet

Upcycled LOVE Burlap Ba... enduredesigns $25.00	Pale Sage Green T Shirt... ohzie $25.00	Embroidery hoop wall ar... rosemauve $33.00	Flower Charm Necklace -... gr3een $16.00
Upcyled Seafoam Green P... UpcycledStuff $22.00	Messenger bag, Children... remainewicked $35.00	Rope swing childs swing... Quarrydesigns $89.00	Scrabble Tile Wooden Bo... k5art $10.00
American Walnut Wayfare... tumbleweedshan... $72.00	silk rug pillow, 12x18,... MulberryWhispe... $70.00	Recycled Bicycle Spoke ... TheRecycledBic... $20.00	Monopoly Journal 02 Rec... PrairiePeasant $25.00
Monster Doll Plush or M... OllieAndRose $15.00	Dog / Pet Bed from a Vi... StephanieJaneU... $220.00	Large Coffee Sack Baske... BrinandNohl $34.99	Antique Snowbird Air Pl... RootsinRust $235.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

3. 'Green' by WhimsnThings

WINE Bottle BRACELETS, ... DessinCreation... $28.00	Apple Green T Shirt Leg... ohzie $12.00	Recycled T Shirt Yarn B... MikesTShirtYar... $5.95	Green gothic prom dress... SwooshbyScroll... $80.00
Green VinoPonic Planter... GroovyGreenGla... $20.00	Green Recycled Magazine... gr3een $15.00	Chain dangle beach glas... NorthCoastBeac... $20.00	Green is Sexy - Upcycle... EcoImbiber $29.75
Pincushion, mini pillow... rosemauve $18.00	Bracelets Green Destash mellostuff $7.00	Green Glass Magnets, se... ThisNThatbyNik... $5.00	Lime Green Eco Friendly... IdleHandsYarnS... $4.79
Green Soda Can Earrings sparklytrash $10.00	Eco Lime Green and Whit... PrairieThreads $16.00	Recycled Can Sterling P... JenMcLamb $45.00	Soda Tab Earrings - Zes... FabTabulous $13.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

4. 'Upcycled Cottage Chic Holiday Gift' by CottageCreations

Patchwork Pink Pincushi... AmericanRecycl... $6.00	Christmas Card with Vin... LayOffTheBooks $3.50	Garden Totem Centerpiec... GardenWhimsies... $40.00	Wood Flower Magnets Sun... Art2Carry $9.95
Reversible 6-Pane Air P... RootsinRust $265.00	shabby chic wide mouth ... sparkklejar $17.50	Handmade Christmas Card... ElodiesShop $18.00	Blue Sky Natural Soda R... LizardSkins $10.00
Vintage Hankie Pillow S... ITSYOURCOUNTRY $44.99	Periwinkle Blues Round ... PrairieThreads $12.00	Wool lip balm holder (o... rosemauve $10.50	Wood Sign Hand Painted ... LeMaisonBelle $38.00
Paper Flower Collage Tr... LaraLeib $50.00	Doily garden on ivory b... FromOldStuff $38.00	Energy Drink Pull Tab E... FabTabulous $13.00	Recycled T Shirt Infini... ohzie $25.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

 

5. 'Olive You Forever' by Strawspinnings

WINE Bottle BANGLE BRAC... DessinCreation... $28.00	Love of Reading Books S... believeinURdre... $7.50	GiANT Pair vintage butt... brizelsupplies $6.95	Choose your Rebound Jou... PrairiePeasant $32.00
Upcycled Camouflage Cro... PopTopFashion $50.00	Black Sabbath Vinyl Rec... colerainecreat... $14.95	Recycled T Shirt Yarn E... IdleHandsYarnS... $16.77	Ernest Hemingway Book P... AlteredDecaden... $98.00
Cargo skirt, Camo color... JanellyArts $50.00	Eco-friendly perfect si... bouclenoire $22.00	Brooch Repurposed Zippe... CreatedbyLee $24.99	Coffee Cup Cozy - Dare ... CreamNoSugar $9.50
Recycled Wine Bottle Pe... JenMcLamb $72.00	Army Green T Shirt Skir... ohzie $25.00	Vintage Button Flower S... DaysLongGone $20.00	Arm warmers, green and ... JanellyArts $19.50

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Let's SURPRISE a few Upcyclers' shops with a little free advertising this week!

We're going to pick two Etsy shops to appear on the front page of our blog in October. They will get a nice write-up with photos of their creations.


The above featured shops have no idea we're going this!

VOTE...

Which TREASURY do you like the best?


Vote by simply leaving a comment (number) below. Curators of both the first and second place treasuries will be featured. Voting ends Thursday 9/27/12.

Have a great week!

Thanks, Bee
The Wooden Bee