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April 22, 2012

Sustainable Sundays: 24 HOUR Earth Day SALE

Happy Earth Day!

Team Upcyclers is celebrating Earth Day with these 21 eco-friendly shops! Each amazing shop is offering their favorite Earth Day Tip AND an Earth Day coupon! These special savings are ONLY for TODAY! Yep, that's right! 24 hours of UPCYCLED SAVINGS just to celebrate Earth Day 2012!

Our shops have joined together to offer you the SAME COUPON CODE for easy shopping: UpcycleEarthDay 

Lower case, capital, it doesn't matter this special coupon will work at ALL participating Upcyclers shops. Coupon will work differently at each shop though. Check out the shops' specific savings (and their Earth Day tips) below:


Offering fine art crafts made from recycled materials including memory boxes, steampunk design wind chimes, votive holders, and much more for your home and garden. 

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!
Earth Love's Green Living Tip:
Cardboard paper rolls (toilet paper, paper towels, wrapping paper) make excellent packing materials.  They amount to 160 million tons of trash yearly when thrown into regular trash.

Offing hand dyed and upcycled accessories such as this Upcycled Bottle Cap Bookmarks! Ten percent of their sales are donated to Animal Rescue.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

ArtAgain's Earth Day Tip:
The fronts and backs of cereal boxes make GREAT mailing envelopes for smaller items. Cut the box apart, fold the panel in half, tape the long and one short side with packing tape. Slip in your item and seal. Tape shipping label to package and ship!


Offering jewelry made from re-purposed antique and vintage finds.  Each piece is full of history and one of a kind, like this pretty field necklace!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

Channing Taylor's Earth Day Tip:
I keep the glass jars, plastic containers and cardboard boxes from food products I buy to store jewelry supplies, protect things I'm shipping and leftovers!


Offering eco-friendly creations for you, your home and your children! They have a large section of eco supplies and we love their upcycled record bowls!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 30% off everything except the Didgeridoo's!

Our Children's Earth Earth Day Tip:
One of the best ways to help the Earth is to Reuse items. So instead of throwing clothing away create a Clothing Swap. Then your friends, neighbors and coworkers can come and swap clothes for themselves and their kids.


Offering recycled T-shirt yarn and items upcycled from T-shirts. Mike selects beautiful colors, like this bulk lot of minty green yarn!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

Mike's T Shirt Yarn Earth Day Tip:
Save Water. When I shower I run the water long enough to get all wet. Then I turn the water off while I get all soapy. Turn the water back on and rinse. Saves water, saves energy heating the water and reduces my water heating costs.


Offering ecofriendly home decor and upcycled craft supplies, like these DIY wine cork coasters.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

The Wooden Bee's Earth Day Tip:
Lower your thermostat, or buy a programmable thermostat. We purchased one last year and have had lower electric bills since we installed it!


Offering Scrabble tile pendants and other upcycled creations. Check out this lovely tile necklace!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

k5art's Earth Day Tip:
Change all your billing statements to paperless and make your payments online to cut down on paper cost and waste

Offering reincarnated wares for you, your home and the earth! Check out this cell phone case made from a men's tie.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

Rain from remainewicked gave several Earth Day tips:
buy local
buy organic
grow your own
reduce
reuse
recycle
repurpose
upcycle
be a friend :)


Offering a large variety of recycled yarn, t-shirt yarn, and other upcycled fabric finds.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

Idle Hands Yarn Supply's Earth Day Tip:
So my new passion is clothing that is upcycled from unwanted clothing. I know shops on Etsy that makes the cutest women's undies from unwanted t-shirts, dresses from fabric taken from unwanted clothing, purses made from unwanted leather bomber jackets, and more. Upcycled clothes have more personality and are always one of a kind. :)



Offering handmade upcycled vintage jewelry, like this classy necklace!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 15% off!

This N That's Earth Day Tip:
Buy recycled products, that way there is more of an incentive for people to recycle.


Offering uncommon paper mache sculptures and upcycled jewelry, like this pretty earrings made from a bicycle inner tube.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 15% off!

Gloomstopper Studio's Earth Day Tips:
Know what your recycling company accepts and recycle everything you can, look at local programs that recycle less common products (electronics, Styrofoam, etc). If possible, buy long lasting products instead of more disposable products. Keep reusable bags in an easy to remember place for trips to the store.  


Offering one of a kind art yarn, handspun yarns, and other unique creations, like this upcycled yarn called Aruba! 

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

Coolclimates' Earth Day Tip:
I use old clothes, bedsheets and linens and recycle them into ribbon yarn to knit or crochet! 


Offering handmade accessories, sewn, crocheted, embroidered...and upcycled! Like this beautiful upcycled pincushion!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

RoseMauve Earth Day Tip:
Make compost! It is so simple and reduces a lot your garbage volume. Plus, you can grow your own wonderful vegetables!



Offering upcycled jewelry from recycled plastic and paper beads, like this beautiful necklace!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 30% off!

D'Ekoprokects Earth Day Tip is:
Don't throw it away - think what else can you do with it.


Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

Collagical's Earth Day Tip:
Read Love 2 Upcycle's daily online newspaper for environmental tips and news! 

Offerings useful items sewn from repurposed wool sweaters, like these fun wine glass collars!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for FREE shipping on dosmetic orders!

ReWoolables Earth Day Tip:
We cut up paper that we incorrectly printed on, or junk mail that isn't printed on the back side, and staple them as a pad of paper for jotting down notes.



Offering one of a kind creations for your one of a kind child! Like these adorable dresses!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

Love in Everything's Earth Day Tip:
If you haven't started, try growing your own food. It can be a few pots of veggies, but it will make a big difference. It will give you an appreciation and connection to your food that has been lost.


Offering repurposed home decor treasures, like license plate birdhouses!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 10% off!

SweetSomeday's Earth Day Tip:
Use re-usable water bottles whenever possible. Although the stores are now offering water bottles that use less plastic, you are using no plastic at all if you just bring your own water bottle and refill at a sink, water fountain, or water cooler.


Offering vintage sewing patterns, vintage linens, vintage clothing, vintage accessories and more!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

I'm Sew Pretty's Earth Day Tip:
Follow Team Upcyclers boards on Pinterest for tons of upcycled ideas and creations. One of our favorite boards: LOVE 2 DIY 



Offering prints, digital sheets and JPEG's of my original photo art, vintage and antique photos, greeting cards, postcards, and more!

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 20% off!

Photo Art by cnicely Earth Day Tip:
Subscribe to Team Upcyclers Facebook feed for weekly upcycled updates, handmade treasuries, eco giveaways, and other reusable news.


Offering Glass art with a new focus on Recycled Glass.

Enter coupon code UpcycleEarthDay at checkout for 15% off!

Flower 7 Earth Day Tip:
Start an herb garden. If you live in a condo, you can get other people to grow gardens and trade herbs.

WOW! Amazing right? So many green shops offering upcycled savings!  Enjoy these coupons TODAY only!

Happy Earth Day!

Bee
The Wooden Bee
www.thewoodenebee.etsy.com











March 22, 2012

Upcycled Crafting: part 4 of 5

Did you know that March 2012 is National Craft Month? YES! Because I've been telling you every Thursday all month long.

Team Upcyclers has been celebrating the wonderful world of crafting by bringing you an entire month of Upcycled Craft Supplies! Each Thursday we've highlighted our Etsy shops that provide UPCYCLED crafting supplies.

The best part, each featured shop is providing our readers with... exclusive SALES and coupons!!!

Here are this week's THREE upcycled handmade crafters and their awesome coupons!



Beth Martin, owner of Beach Glass Shop, spends her summer months walking the beaches of Lake Erie looking for beach glass, porcelain and other shoreline findings! These upcycled pieces become fabulous beach glass jewelry, lamps, trays and anything else her imagination conjures up. She loves inspiring creativity in customers by offering Seaside Supplies in her Etsy shop as well.

Like this icy white Sea Glass with top drilled hole! 

And how unique are these Fillable Glass Bottle Vials!? I can already see sand, stones, or a message inside, making an adorable pendant!

I love these simple Lake Erie stones!
Beach Glass Shop SALE:
Enter coupon code FAVFRIENDS at checkout for 20% off your supply order! Plus, FREE shipping inside the United States!  This exclusive offer is good for this month only!  Follow Beth on her blog, and see what she is creating in her beach cave!
Next up...
"My hope is that leftovers and discarded items available through my Etsy shop can find a new purpose!"
This is such a neat shop with so many different supplies! I love Sandy's tag line
Altered Art Mixed Media Supplies Vintage Whatnot
That fits this upcycled shop perfectly!
Check out Sandy's Repurposed Collage Kits for a little crafting inspiration!
And how cool are these Vintage Crayons!?
I could definitely use some of this eco-friendly natural Jute Twine for my next gift tag project!
Altered Inspirations SALE:
Enter coupon code MARCH2012 at checkout for 10% off your supply order! This exclusive offer is good for this month only! Follow Altered Inspirations on Facebook!


Last but not least...

Melissa from Mello Stuff is truly committed to upcycling! Her unique shop is full of repurposed creations. Melissa is offering us a coupon on any of her Detash Supplies! 




Mello Stuff SALE:
First check out all of her detash beads, and then contact Melissa for $3.00 off a set of your choice! This exclusive offer is good for this month only! Hurry though, supplies won't last!


We hope you enjoy these unique upcycled crafters and their special sales! Check out ALL our team's craft SALES in honor of National Craft Month HERE!

Happy Upcycled Crafting!

Bee
The Wooden Bee
www.thewoodenbee.com

March 15, 2012

Upcycled Crafting: Part 3 of 5

Did you know that March 2012 is National Craft Month?! Well I've been telling you every Thursday all month long. :) Team Upcyclers has been celebrating the wonderful world of crafting by bringing you an entire month of Upcycled Craft Supplies! Each Thursday we've highlighted our Etsy shops that provide UPCYCLED crafting supplies.

The best part, each featured shop is providing our readers with... exclusive sales and coupons!!!

Here are this week's THREE upcycled handmade crafters and their awesome coupons!


"I craft exclusively with recycled materials. My mission at Thoughtful Rose Supply is to enable and inspire other crafters to use recycled materials as well!"
Sharon, Thoughtful Rose Supply
I found this well said statement in Sharon's profile, along with an exquisite collection of beautifully photographed recycled yarn. Sharon upcycles cashmere, silk, wool, and other materials from discarded sweaters into recycled yarns.
  


Thoughtful Rose Supply SALE:
Enter coupon code ETSYUPCYCLERS15 at checkout for 15% off your supply order! This exclusive offer is good for this month only! Follow Sharon on her amazing blog, which is full of sustainable conscious crafting!



So I couldn't pass up an opportunity to promote upcycled crafting. Our business model is vital to this wonderful hobby.  We offer an array of upcycled craft materials, like both natural and colored corks.

Or our reclaimed cabinet doors, they offer a great canvas for all sorts of art and crafting.
Our bulletin board, trivet and coaster kits offer an eco-friendly frame box for saving & designing wine corks.
The Wooden Bee SALE:
Enter coupon code CRAFT2012 at checkout for 12% off your supply order! This exclusive offer is good for this month only! Follow the wood, and other upcycled materials, on our blog!
We love this fun eco-friendly shop!  Annette, from gr3een, does a fabulous job creating and collection upcycled, eco-friendly items.
Soda Can Pop Tabs are a popular craft supply in this shop! 
And how beautiful are these chocolate brown recycled gift tags?!

This green shop even offers eco-friendly sea shells for crafting,
like these Shark Eye Shells!


gr3een SALE
Enter coupon code UPCYCLERS32012 at checkout for 10% off your supply order! This exclusive offer is good for this month only! Follow gr3een on Facebook for tons of environmentally conscious status updates!!! 
We hope you enjoy these unique upcycled crafters and their special sales! Check out all our team's craft sales this month HERE!

Happy Upcycled Crafting!

Bee
The Wooden Bee

March 8, 2012

Upcycled Crafting: Part 2 of 5

March 2012 is National Craft Month! Team Upcyclers has been celebrating the wonderful world of crafting by bringing you an entire month of Upcycled Craft Supplies! Each Thursday during the month of March we are highlighting our Etsy shops that provide UPCYCLED crafting supplies.  

The best news, each featured shop is providing our readers with exclusive sales and coupons!

Here are this week's THREE amazing upcycled handmade crafters!

First up...


Mike opened his eco-friendly t-shirt yarn shop on in January of 2011. He has been amazingly successful in his first year and it's not hard to see why!


Mike prides himself on using repurposed materials, and only selects unwanted tshirts that have amazing colors! Check out this Light Blue Tie Dye Yarn.
  
I love this warm Recycled Lemon Yellow Tarn, which comes in bulk!


SALE: Enter coupon code MarchMadness at checkout for 10% off your order! Mike is offering us this exclusive sale THIS WEEK ONLY! Follow Mike and his t-shirts on Facebook!


Our second shop of this week's feature is...


Brizel Supplies sells a variety of vintage sewing buttons and novelty fabrics. One of my favorite things is how well this shop organizes this unique collection of supplies. Wood, metal, plastic, glass, shell, and rhinestone buttons can all be found in this gorgeous shop!

I loved these vintage wood buttons!
And how pretty are these Primrose vintage metal buttons?!

Oh the crafts I would do with this mix of assorted blue vintage sewing buttons!

SALE: Enter coupon code UPCYCLE for 10% off your order. (I know I did and I saved on some amazing leather buttons)!  This offer is good from Sunday March 4th thru Wednesday March 14th!  Follow Brizel's awesome blog! 


Our third shop featured this week...our amazing team's captain!
 
 
Cat, who founded Team Upcyclers, has a great eye for upcycled and vintage creations. Check out all three of her shops! She's offering us a sale in all of them!
 
Collagical is an eclectic mix of whimsical, fanciful elements and objects. Here Cat offes mixed media collages, assemblages, art tags, upcycled, vintage & handmade jewelry, charms, Cracker Jack prizes, vintage accessories, Suncatchers, paper crafts... yes, an eclectic mix!
I loved these 3D Art Shipping Tags! 


In her shop, Im Sew Pretty, Cat sells vintage sewing patterns, vintage fashions and accessories, upcycled and handmade fabric products, craft books, magazines & more. Check out her unique selection of vintage patterns!

In Cat's third shop, Photo Art by cnicely, she offers prints, digital sheets and JPEG's of her original photo art, vintage and antique photos, greeting cards, postcards, sheet music art & more!
 So trot on over and check out some of Cat's vintage photos!
 
SALE:  15% off all gift tags in Collagical, all sewing patterns in I'm Sew Pretty AND all vintage and stock photo JPG files in Photo Art by cnicely! Just enter coupon code: CRAFTINGSUPPLIES15 in any shop for the discount!


We hope you enjoy these unique upcycled crafters and their special sales! Check out all our team's craft sales this month here!

Happy (Upcycled) Crafting!

Bee
The Wooden Bee
www.thewoodenbee.etsy.com