Sustainable Sundays

Each Sunday we select one item to feature from over 1,500 sustainable shops on our Upcyclers Etsy Team!  Any Upcyclers shop on Etsy that is actively selling, promoting and participating on our team is available for selection.

This week's featured shop and item...

Cappuccino Cup Pincushion, by Stitchuation

Using thrift store finds, Stitchuation repurposed a coffee mug and an old sweater to create this yummy pincushion!  What an adorable sewing aid for any one that sews! Stitchuation is located in Fair Oaks, California and specializes in sturdy bags for every day use.

Shop Stats:

Opened Jun 21st, 2010

95 items for sale
128 sales
Feedback: 88, 100% positive

 

It is always hard to pick one upcycled item from all our active shops each week! Here are this week's runners up:

 

Strength Washer Art Charm by Anna Pereira

 

Upcycled Stamp Christmas Gift Tags by ari & maya designs

 

Repurposed Zipper Clutch by Sarahs Quilts 'n Crafts

 

You can find more sustainable creations on Etsy by using our official team search tag: teamupcyclers when shopping this holiday season.

Happy (Upcycled) Shopping!
~Bee
The Wooden Bee
inspired to recycle wood
www.thewoodenbee.etsy.com

Love 2 DIY On the Weekend: Pallet Ideas for Every Palate!

We are so fortunate to have so many Upcyclers that Love 2 Blog! And one of our favorite blogs is Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse~ a consistent resource for fantastic ideas. This week has been especially fun with ideas for a wide variety of projects for holiday ornaments using vintage papers, wine corks and even worn wool sweaters! But one post was particularly amazing for its ingenious use of old wood pallets~ and like the title says, something for everyone!

A Hanging Magazine Rack or Picture Display

 Cube End Tables

Storage, Wine and More

Desk - Work Space

For more amazing pallet ideas, head over to Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse for the original post! And head over to Etsy to see the original, handmade products created by Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse!

Season's Greetings Cards

Paperboard Red Stars

Joyful Greetings Gift Box

We Love Our Giveaways!

We love our fans~ We've had a fantastic response to our Giveaways and can't wait to get more sponsors soon! Your comments are encouraging to us that you, like our members, Love 2 Upcycle and that this is not a trend~ it's a movement!

On that note, let's announce the winner of last week's giveaway!

Congrats, Berendina Dykema!! You've won a custom color Owl Baby from

Spin A Yarn!

Thanks again to our fans who entered~ and especially to Dena and Adrianna from
Spin A Yarn for their support of our efforts to spread the word about upcycling! We wish them continued success with their upcycled products and especially with their charitable efforts and youth education!

If you are interested in supporting Upcyclers and the upcycling movement, please consider sponsoring a giveaway! Contact us at Teamupcyclers@Gmail.com

Sustainable Sundays: Yoonique Designs

Each Sunday we select one item to feature from over 1,500 sustainable shops on our Upcyclers Etsy Team!  Shops actively selling, promoting and participating on our team are available for selections.

This week I took care to find Upcycled shops offering fabulous deals for Cyber Monday!

This week's featured shop and item...

Upcycled Brown & Beige Earrings with Cracked Pattern by Yoonique Designs

A pair of really fun earrings, just in time for winter! The materials used for this piece have been upcycled and repurposed. You can be assured that all materials were thoroughly cleaned and treated and ear wires are, of course, brand new.  Each pair comes with a complimentary pair of rubber ear nuts and is gift wrapped as well!

Yoonie from Yoonique Designs runs a beautiful shop from Virginia Beach, Virgina.  She acquires beads and semi-precious stones from different parts of the world making her creations “Yoonique”!  Enjoy Yoonie's special offer: 20% off your entire purchase! Enter coupon code "smallbiz20" at check out. Offer good now through Cyber Monday.

It is always hard to pick one upcycled item from all our active shops each week! Here are this week's runners up (they have Cyber Monday sales too):

Upcycled Green Depression Glass Tiered Tray - Use coupon code EARLYBIRD11 at check out to get your 30% savings!

Upcycled Silver Bolt Brown Necklace - Free shipping on ALL!  No coupon needed. Offer good Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Upcycled Seashell Wine Bottle with Message - 20% OFF everything with coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY11. Offer good Black Friday through Cyber Monday.


You can find more sustainable creations on Etsy by using our official team search tag: teamupcyclers when shopping this holiday season.

Happy (Upcycled) Cyber Monday shopping!
~Bee
The Wooden Bee
inspired to recycle wood
www.thewoodenbee.etsy.com

Let's Shop 'Til We Drop!

Happy Holiday Season from Upcyclers!

'When You Wish...' by collagical

May all your holiday dreams come true! Best Wishes from Upcyclers, An Etsy Team whose members Love 2 Upcycle!

Spaceship table night l... LeLampiste $400.00	Pointed Top Vintage Ale... BreatheCouture $28.00	SUN KING Wall Sculpture WalterSilva $90.00	Star pin brooch silver ... popcultureprin... $13.00
Vintage Milk Glass Door... DroxDesigns $85.00	UpCycLed Red Moasic Bow... nowthen10 $25.00	Owl oil painting on can... MollysFollies $76.00	WINE Bottle Cheese Tray... DessinCreation... $24.00
the man in the moon bal... dayslonggone $28.00	Winnie the Pooh Recycle... aboundingtreas... $20.00	Recycled Glass Cobalt B... BoozyBaublesGl... $18.00	Carburetor Lamp mattjohnsondes... $315.00
Rising Star- In Blue, G... thegraydeer $5.00	Manger Scene Baby Jesus... mPerfectlyRepu... $5.00	Pendant, Flying FAIRY T... LizonesJewelry $24.50	Sparkly Ice Blue Cadet ... beatricepearl $42.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.