Sustainable Sundays: Upcycled Weddings

Each Sunday we search and highlight upcycled creations made from over 1,900 sustainable shops on our Upcyclers Etsy Team!

This week I selected four lovely items perfect for those planning an eco-friendly wedding this spring!

Colorful Wedding Bridal Bouquet- Vintage Buttons and Silk Roses

by thegraydeer

Upcycled 3 tier cake stand made from vintage English bone china

by NancysTeaShop

Bridesmaid gifts for your Green Wedding - recycled drop earrings 

by twicecreations

You can find more sustainable wedding creations on Etsy by searching: teamupcyclers wedding when shopping!


I am also excited to report this Sunday kicks off an amazing week of Earth Day celebrations.  Be sure to check our blog daily for eco-friendly tips, giveaways and lots of fun stuff...including a 24 hour Earth Day SALE from our team!

Eco-friendly newlyweds not ready to start a family may love this...
Save Water, Get Dirty Upcycled Safe Sex Pillow by Ecolmbiber :)

Happy Sunday!

Bee
The Wooden Bee
www.thewoodenbee.etsy.com

Tuesday's Treasuries: Dancing Bears, Blushing Brides and Gypsy Masquerades!

Summer is (unofficially) here! And with it warm moonlit nights, summer walks, barefoot dancing and nervous brides. Romance is in the air, floating with the butterflies and fireflies~ and imaginary mythical creatures made of clouds! Who can resist this time of year when the gloom of winter makes way for the warmth of the sun?

These treasuries curated by members of Upcyclers will cast summer's spell on even the darkest of spirits!


'Let's Dance'...Celebrating the Season by RushCreekMosaics~




'Sweet Gypsy Mama' by JHRCorrea~




EmilyGibbs reminds us that 'Upcyclers Have More Fun'!




HandMeDownDesignsME says, 'Take Me To The Ball!'




And last~ 'Make It a Wedding To Remember' by SarahsQuiltsNCrafts




Like what you see? Take a look at our Treasuries and Galleries on our other pages!

Monday's Makeover: What's New?

Our team has grown exponentially on Etsy~ and we're thrilled! We believe there is strength in numbers and spreading the word about upcycling is easier when more are sharing the news! So in appreciation, here are a few "makeovers" by some of our new members!

Adorable booties upcycled from a recycled dress by ReFabricates~

Plush Stegosaurus created with reclaimed fabrics, vintage trims & buttons, stuffed with upcycled plastic shopping bags by Leftz~ One-Eyed Eco Plush

This is the tops~ for the cake, that is! A vintage Bride & Groom dressed up by A Vintage Bride~

In honor of the biggest wedding of the year, here's a pillow created from a souvenir silk crepe hanky from another momentous occasion in Great Britain, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth fluffed and trimmed with pom-poms by HuntedandStuffed~

And how about a bouquet made of Kusudama Flowers to throw? These beauties are created from recycled literature by Parchment and Patches~

For more creations from our members you can check out our Galleries or our Treasured pages here on our blog~ Or visit us on Facebook for UPdates about our members' listings, promos and Upcyclers' news!