Upcycled Linky Party {38}

Happy happy Monday!  You know what time it is....If you didn't have a chance to check out Last Week's Upcycled Linky Party, here are a few of the highlights (and, of course, I'm going with a Valentine's Day theme):

I totally heart this homemade wrapping paper made from fabric and fused plastic.  I think I found my 2014 holiday gift wrap theme thanks to Gina's Craft Corner!  Just need to start saving up my cereal bags.

I love these sweet heart shaped hand warmers from Uniquely UK.  It seems that even those of us living in the "warmer" southern parts of the United States still have have some chilly winter weather ahead, so I'm definitely whipping up a few:

This week's shop feature is for those of you who have a great love of horses!  This refinished vintage horse head wall hanging from Through the Doggy Door is a wonderful color, don't you think?

Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #38.  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 whatcha got: 

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

Upcycled Linky Party {32}

Happy Cyber Monday!  If you took advantage of the Black Friday Sales and plan on continuing to shop 'til you drop online today, you'll need some fabulous upcycled wrapping ideas.  The Upcycled Linky Party #31 had a couple of great ideas.  Like this one from Vicky Meyers: 

And I shared some gift tag options.  Be sure to hop over to my blog to see more.

Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #32.  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 Linky Party is hosted by Tricia from Upcycled Stuff

Upcycled Linky Party {30}

Well good Monday morning y'all!  I'm just back from a weekend long road trip from the South to Connecticut and back again.  I'm tired.  It's Monday. So a party is just the thing to perk me up, don't you think?

Last week's party was great fun and I found the DIY Loom Box from Green Issues by Agy to be a nifty little treasure that I just have to give a whirl.  I can't wait to whip up some T-shirt yarn coasters!

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And while we're on the subject of T-shirts.  Holy cow, did you see this bit of artwork made from a worn out T-shirt?  What a great way to preserve some memories, check out the DIY on Buttons and Paint!

And this week's shop feature comes from Our Children's Earth and is definitely something that I wish I had with me on road trip up North this weekend.  Folks, it's cold up there!

Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #30.  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

Upcyclers Creativity Challenge: October Results

October's challenge was full of fun!  Stephanie from OurChildrensEarth challenged us to upcycle broken or unwanted Halloween decorations for this month Upcyclers Creativity Challenge!

All entries can be found on our Pinterest board, HERE!

Here's what this month's judge had to say...

First Place Winner: Alison from Pru Pru

This is an amazing way to recycle old wax from Halloween that most people would throw away. I have never seen this done before. What an original, creative and super cute way to make our world a better place.  You can view Alison's excellent blog post HERE!

Second Place Winner: MaryJeansThings

What a great way to use old Halloween catalogs. Most people will throw these away after the season but I love that they were saved and recycled for the next year. These are beautiful and colorful. What a fun idea to use for parties or family get togethers.


Thanks, Stephanie
Our Childrens Earth

Upcycled Linky Party {24}

Good Monday morning to you and as they say here in the South, "Happy Fall Y'all."  We're back for the 24th edition of the Upcycled Linky Party and if you're keeping track...it should be party #25.  BUT I dropped the proverbial ball last week and we all missed out on the fun.  So this week, let's go for double the fun to make up for it.  First, let's take a look back at some of the great stuff linked up during party #23.

I absolutely fell in love with Wildcraft Vita after she linked up this cute little project made from old glass bottles she found while out foraging.  If you didn't read her post, you need to.  I learned a ton of fun stuff after nosing around her blog.

If you're the type that loves Halloween so much that your decorations are already up, you might be contemplating your costume too.  If so, you need to check out this handmade Minnie Mouse costume from the Upcycled Design Lab.  She's refashioned a bunch of items for this costume and I think it's fantastic!

This week's shop feature comes from Moose in the Mint.  I heart this adorable notecard/envelope set made from a damaged children's book.  Cute, right?

Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #24.  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 

Upcycled Linky Party {22}

Hey all you Upcyclers, Happy Monday!  I say we quit the chitchat and dive right in.  First a few highlights from last week's Upcycled Linky Party.

I {heart} all the fabulous upcycled goodness of this desk organizer by Another Bright Idea:

And be sure to swing by the Upcycled Design Lab and wish Cindy a Happy 50th Birthday.  Check out the rockin' dress that she made to wear to her party, it's made from old T-shirts:

And this week's shop highlight comes from Pink Flamingo Crafting and is perfect for those wee ones headed back to school.  Her upcycled card features an apple constructed from dictionary pages:

Now on to the Upcycled Linky Party #22.  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 Linky Party Hostess is Tricia from Upcycled Stuff

Upcycled Thoughts of Fall

Our upcycled shops have been busy getting ready for Fall!!! As summer vacations end and kids go back to school, it is easy to turn our attention to the colors and holidays that make Autumn so special.

Here are some amazing collections created by Upcyclers on Etsy.  These well thought collections are full of beautiful handmade items.  The best part... they are upcycled and eco-friendly!

'Upcycled autumn preview' by labottegadegliusvei

Fall Decor-Felt Flower Wreat... RoundaboutWrea... $40	SIRI chocolate-brown / café... Substantielles... $119	Red new recycled upcycled ts... JSboutique3 $5.3	Handmade butterfly Monarch m... petitesalu $15.5
Assorted Craft Beads CowboyandNinja $25	Pink & White Feather Earring CatandGoat $7.25	Woven Leather Shoes / Geomet... almondtreevint... $45	Set of 6 Alice in Wonderland... PNGdesign $8
Genuine Leather Woman's ... LeatherUnleash... $14	Mosaic Wall Art of Vase and ... ReTainReMakeRe... $35	Upcycled Cotton Scarf GigVan $10	Purple, plastic earrings wit... ReuseandRenew $65
Purple Floating Necklace. La... PetalsDesignAU $35	Upcycled Set of 6 Scrabble C... TeddyandPumpki... $15	Rustic White Cafe Chairs in ... SevenOarsPhoto... $15	repurposed fabric necklace melfannin $75

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'Refreshing Fall' by ruru32

Compass Rose Necklace. Etche... ManMadeDesign $45	Vintage french farmhouse wir... MyNiftyBrocant... $45	Woodland Nursery Decor, Fox ... OllieAndRose $50	T Shirt Infinity Scarf for H... ohzie $25
Rustic Hanging Oak Accent Sh... ReclaimedTrend... $165.71	Flower Magnets Red Yellow Or... Art2Carry $9.95	Hobo Shoulder Crochet Purse ... PopTopFashion $150	Pressed Leaf - Maple Leaf in... regularhome $15
Autumn Fabric Garland - Wedd... AlteredEcoDesi... $58	Leaves Autumn Fall Eco Decor... InJoyEcoCutie $24	Fleece Hand Warmers - Set of... SweetSomeday $5	Miniature Transilvanian Pape... cukipokshop $43
vintage sewing buttons Big E... brizelsupplies $6.99	Vintage Beer Bottle Ring bottledupdesig... $29	handmade woven journal kariton $18	Caramel Brown Felted Lambs W... PennyDreamz $22

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'The beauty of Black' by GrannyTakesATrip

High Waisted Halloween Short... NaturallyIndec... $25	Crochet Collar- Lace Black/... MariaHera $20	Upcycled Black & Gold Glitte... NouveauRicheHo... $18.5	Vintage HL Pleated Black Pur... RinnovatoVinta... $15
Romantic Lace Necklace/ Coll... fauxvijoux $26	Blue & White Clip On Bicycle... CatandGoat $8.25	NANDO neo : Extraordinary j... Substantielles... $119	Earrings made with recycled ... TheReuseFactor... $14
Mosaic Coasters - Black & Cl... ReTainReMakeRe... $10	Sheath/Column Sleeve Black F... RockRollRefres... $95	4x5.2mm and 1 meter black c... Jecolle $2.36	Upcycled Black stoned Cross ... loves2crochetu... $15
Vintage Necktie / Pierre Car... almondtreevint... $18	Daisy the Dog Leather Keycha... LeatherUnleash... $10	Rare 60-70's Vintage Uni... DesignerKaySty... $39.99	Black Heart Paper and Hemp N... PaperMeFriendl... $5

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'Earthen' by RinVinJewelry

Wine Cork Crafts - DIY Bulle... TheWoodenBee $23.5	Women's Leather Shoes / ... almondtreevint... $36	Vintage Key Necklace - Mens ... Keytiques $20	Jane Austen Book Purse in Cr... AnthologyOnMai... $75
Sea shell white embroidery n... RasaVilJewelry $65	Set of Three Wooden Bowls Br... PaintingPirate... $15	Copper Aztec plate/vintage d... BohoRain $14	OVER 30% OFF Tribal Necklac... PeaceLuvinHipp... $40
Upcycled Funnel Light Indust... auctionannie $85	Upcycled Scrabble Pieces Coa... TeddyandPumpki... $3.9	rug pillow, 12 x 18 pillow c... MulberryWhispe... $35	Gold Picture Frames - Wallet... SweetSomeday $15
True-dangly carved bone endl... darlicioushous... $46	Chocolate Latte Upcycled Shr... LadyMadelineCl... $45	Tillandsia Air Plant in Uniq... CharleneBrown $17	OOAK Beach Zen Garden in a T... IdleHandsBouti... $12.95

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“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple...” 

― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Hope you enjoy! ~Bee

The Wooden Bee