Working entirely with post-consumer recyclable plastics, artist David Edgar started creating creatures from the sea in the form of fish with sizes ranging to small pieces of jewelry up to large wall hangings. He has since moved into making jellyfish lamps. He was having so much fun making these creatures, he got together with his […]
Make the most of a bad habit
I find these small books made out of recycled cigarette packaging fascinating! Artist Julia Reyes from Biloxi Mississippi displays work in her Etsy store (juliareyesart) created mostly from recycled or upcycled materials. She is quite the talented book binder…her work ranges from recycled cigarette packaging to recycled produce boxes to upcycled scrap leather. Viewing her […]
Recycled Home Decor – Inspiration and Motivation
Spring is on the way! and it brings me some motivation to gussy up the house and get it looking its best. What better way to go about a home renovation project than to use green design principles and decorate using sustainable materials and repurposed items? If “recycled treasure” is your passion and clean beautiful […]
Recycled gloves and socks
Nothing sadder than a lonely glove drifting around the house looking for its long lost “other”. Never fear!! …here are new ways to give a new lease on life as a squirrel, an elephant, a penguin, a donkey, or a bunny. The artist behind these transformations is Miyako Kanamori from Tokyo, Japan. Check out Miyako […]
Recycled Bottle Caps EXTREME EDITION
Made completely from recycled materials: the caps, of course, the backings are made from scrap copper and the sterling silver bezels are made from reclaimed silver. $35.00 at Art By Elissa’s Etsy Shop This etsy shop is filled with inspiring words that you can choose for your recycled bottle cap necklace. Check out their website, […]
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