Upcycled Linky Party {6}

I don't know about you, but I was thoroughly entertained by last week's linky party!  It was so hard to pick projects to feature this time around.  So if you missed the fun last week be sure to go back and see all the projects that were linked up.  Difficult or not, I had to choose.  I decided to go with the absolutely never seen before projects starting with these window people by the Eclectic Red Barn:

Be sure to hop over and see how the heads were made, very clever indeed!

And then there is this cottage chic window valance made from a piece of picket fence.  Swing over to Grandparents Plus to see how to make your own!

And, finally, our featured project this week comes to us from PlaynWithScraps.  Check out this Pillow Doll made from scraps of fabric and ribbons.  I just love his little bow tie.

Now on to Linky Party #6.  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:

Sustainable Sundays: Sunday Funday

Aww, Sunday is here! My favorite day of the week. Our family loves to spend it outdoors. No matter what you like to do to enjoy Sunday, here's a few fun items from our Team Upcyclers shops to ensure your Sunday is a fantastic one!

Bold Print Upcycled Tote Bag by koopdesigns

Eco-friendly Jump Rope by remainewicked

Outdoor Green Wine Bottle Candle Chandelier by GroovyGreenGlass

Vintage 1964 Game: Get the Message by Our Childrens Earth

Recycled t-shirt bag by ohzie designs

License Plate Birdhouse by SweetSomeday

Insulated Water Bottle Holder by GreenerRoute

Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan. Albert Schweitzer

Thanks, Bee

The Wooden Bee

Upcycled Linky Party {5}

Happy happy Earth Day!  Last weeks Upcycled Linky Party had some great upcycled projects and shop items.  With warmer weather here, it's time to break out the Tees and Tanks.  Here are some highlights from last week that will help you stay in fashion while living a little greener.

I love this one from Upcycled Design Lab and think it's great for the T-shirt that has a stain that needs hiding:

And EtsyFEST showed us a quick way to transform a T-shirt into a cool tank top

This weeks shop highlight is this super "cutie" license plate sign from Sweet Someday:

Now on to Linky Party #5.  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:

Creativity Challenge: Upcycle Neckties

Our March creativity challenge was hosted by Endure Upcycled Designs, who asked participants to upcycled neckties for last month's challenge.  We had all sorts of awesome entries, all of which can be viewed on our contest's Pinterest board!

I love how Endure Upcycled Designs gave examples to encourage creativity.

Upcycled Wedding Garter, "Something Blue"

March's winners have been featured on the front page of our site all month long! Endure Upcycled Designs selected these winners:

First Place

Business Suit Tie Purse by Koop Designs

Second Place

Mermaid Necklace by Swoosh by Scrollwork

April's Upcyclers challenge has just a few days left to enter. Check out the team's discussion boards for details. SweetSomeday selected toliet paper rolls for this clever challenge!

Thanks, Bee

The Wooden Bee 

Love 2 DIY on the Weekend: Earth Day Edition

Earth Day is just around corner, in fact it's Monday!  Upcyclers craft their wares every day with the earth in mind but this weekend we'll show you ways you can join us with fun upcycled DIY projects for the whole family.

What better way to celebrate the earth this Earth Day than with a rock collection?  Pop Tabilicious shows us how she turned a thimble display case into a rock display case for the kids. Check it out!

If gardening is your thing, how about upcycling some old dishes into a bird feeder or bath to beautify your garden and feed your feathered friends.  Here is the one I made from a thrifted flower pot and a really cool lizard bowl:

If you're sprucing up the indoors, how about this awesome rug made from a hula hoop and T-shirts.  I think it's pretty awesome!

However you choose to celebrate Earth Day, have some fun and save some trash from hitting the landfill.

Happy DIYing!

Tricia from Upcycled Stuff