tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68575104385740135072024-02-06T21:05:11.650-08:00Deb's Going GreenA blog about reduce, reuse, recycle with crafts and more.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-24419682772370784982016-06-19T09:32:00.001-07:002016-06-19T09:32:26.363-07:00New Upcycled BackpacksMy latest upcycled drawstring backpacks!Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-14962631199097732962016-02-13T08:11:00.001-08:002016-02-15T04:17:36.673-08:00Bright Flowers from Salvaged Materials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/228689230/rustic-decor-wood-wall-art-metal-wall?ref=shop_home_active_8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhIQ-67Mr59yd_7cn7YlmM0d9suSlTNz9BC6i0XTXxcauv2t95I3s_-TS-mj8_QcAYmNI0k-F2Ug4qPw9hMxGRR89Q0Hy4uBvP1I1X8zY3RfSHaWLFd8Q-80jOZ6jZf2eLG7Ciodx2bM3/s320/il_570xN.752205946_78j8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;">I was wandering around Etsy when I came across this lovely flower. Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw that it was made out of salvaged wood and metals! So of course I contacted the owner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvageandBloom" target="_blank">Salvage and Bloom</a> to see if she would let me show my readers! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I was delighted that she agreed.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/200425240/outdoor-wall-art-set-of-5-garden-decor?ref=shop_home_feat_3" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeJS83VmDROwV3bOUGdHqMkEkZ9KAP9Vo5qT7ces87aaO9LJF8jHfqUfgbVO_E0GYKAYBw9JOmnwgS3n2OjcBQx6lPiL_jcHbjUH55fvQ4jg10ynkMwEOaqqlFUGl4yks6x0aPO7jchfH/s320/il_570xN.907024674_d2ec.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvageandBloom?section_id=17048142&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">spring wreath</a> above, it is made from barn wood, recycled metal and has hand painted details that make it truly unique. The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/200425240/outdoor-wall-art-set-of-5-garden-decor?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">outdoor decorations</a> at right can be ordered in a variety of colors.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/251404506/outdoor-wall-art-metal-wall-art-wood?ref=shop_home_active_1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcOCg7t0j-vvvQp5izhMZdoSpArvsFs6We08sKs4nLo3Uc16t3a3nE6bI_bLoQ7ebn-mYYPcpBrZbUYtxDC3n_PII6Pkmpq0UbXGEFeN7m0ClrQIqXWr7aiYING1N4XhWmDR9ogzvpmjy-/s320/il_570xN.847895674_8oiz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I asked the owner of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvageandBloom" target="_blank">Salvage & Bloom</a> if she could tell us a little bit about herself and shop. This is what Lynda, the artist who made these gorgeous creations has to say about her work</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 25px;">Nature is filled with strength and beauty - and exists without waste or a hidden agenda.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 25px;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25px;">I operate my business with that in mind. I use sustainable practices in my work, and remain dedicated to you, my customers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I create each of my wood and metal flower sculptures to not only stand up to the elements – but to also stand the test of time - and become a keepsake that lasts season after season, and collects enough memories to become a treasured heirloom.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span>Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-87140008631860024592016-02-10T16:13:00.000-08:002016-02-10T16:16:10.705-08:00Forever in Blue Jeans<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been working with vintage linens for a couple of weeks and made a couple of really wonderful pillow covers to sell in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles</a> shop on Etsy so I decided to do something different a couple of Fridays ago. I have a small cabinet full of old beat up blue jeans and other denim and I decided to play with that all day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it lasted a lot longer than a day. I started by making "a pillow or two". Cut a few pairs of jeans and then cut a few more until I had a large pile of blue jean parts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I started making stuff, I cut out a bunch of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles/search?search_query=denim+potholders&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">potholders</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles/search?search_query=denim+eyeglass+cases&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">eye glass cases</a> and lots of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles/search?search_query=denim+pillows&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">pillows</a>. Threaded the sewing machine with heavy duty denim thread and started sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the hardest one to make, but I really like it. I think I'll try to make a couple more. I'm waiting for better weather to take pictures of a couple more to list them and four or five more cut out and waiting to be made. I had to stop for a little while to work on a special order from a local shop (more about that in another post). But watch <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles</a> on Etsy for more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles/search?search_query=denim&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">denim items</a>. For some reason that pile in the first picture is growing instead of shrinking. I keep finding more denim as I go through my bins of stuff to upcycle.</span>Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-83645606978983248672016-01-30T07:30:00.000-08:002016-01-30T07:30:01.181-08:00Something Old, Something New<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/209195071" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/068/2/9752986/il_170x135.774772751_quof.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/209195071" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Chandelier 17" or 21&qu... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VexDecor" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> VexDecor </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68750821" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5136704/il_170x135.221764233.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68750821" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> paper roses. repurposed book... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonflies" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> dragonflies </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/terrafirma79" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> terrafirma79 </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/125150607" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/010/0/5511729/il_170x135.433225522_yqm6.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/125150607" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Movie Film Repurposed Earrin... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThatOldBlueHouse2" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ThatOldBlueHou... </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/244508529" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/073/0/6204072/il_170x135.818950841_b36j.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/244508529" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Glass garden flower, glass g... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RecycleRoom" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> RecycleRoom </a> </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72675859" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5699238/il_170x135.240163678.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72675859" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Sunday Comics Necklace - Unu... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperMelon" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PaperMelon </a> </div>
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$42 </div>
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$25 </div>
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$15 </div>
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$50 </div>
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$22 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SmartGlassKP" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SmartGlassKP </a> </div>
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$72 </div>
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$10 </div>
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$30 </div>
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$100 </div>
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Powered By <a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/">Handmadeology</a>Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-24197976008104759232016-01-28T04:09:00.000-08:002016-01-28T04:33:43.735-08:00Reclaimed Fabric<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/261171160/butterlies-and-flowers-fat-quarters?ref=listing-shop-header-1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrjhVgEruLeu5OKkhdMx8nYhe738sR6sD6f4jXePe-ilcQwhRBqgQKWuMk_nyEQs_oAawd9N0jpb8mtmEecHkxAYVFaqxk1UT2YRgKTnIeXv6iJx1DcHRvmwA9073KshfNWdkoV47y-Lo/s320/il_570xN.910473562_628j.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I have a supply shop on Etsy called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebUpcyclesSupplies?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles Supplies </a>where I sell fabric, lace, needlework kits and more. In the past I only listed "new" fabric yardage I found in thrift shops, In other words, fabric that hadn't been used for anything else, but I've recently started a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebUpcyclesSupplies?section_id=11442964&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4" target="_blank">section in my shop for reclaimed fabric</a>. I've collected so many curtains, sheets, tablecloths etc. to make things out of that I need to cut down my supplies.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/261061045/blue-and-green-leaves-cotton-fabric-2?ref=listing-shop-header-3" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHIQQQqlOKZlmQUczrDVzji-epfRb_LzrDDOMmgzcDb1Y-LkxnvY7Gym7nGpGxGcfU-vaq8JcmudieeAPwDLeom7F2g7j6grX2WfYD5qcEP4vMVtlwrusjB_T3M6YUsLm7MClGU29fJWa/s320/il_570xN.910226585_qkpx.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Since I'm all about upcycling and reusing why not sell it in my supply shop? The fat quarters above started out as a sheet. I was going to tear it up for rag rugs but it was in excellent condition and such a pretty print!<br />
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I also have tons of fabric samples like the one on the left. They were bought to make pillows and some of them will make pillows but I just have so many.<br />
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The large piece of fabric on the right was a tablecloth, The edges were a bit tattered but the fabric itself was in very good condition. Again, I had bought it to make rag rugs but it was much too pretty to cut up. Anyway, what do you think? I like the idea of reclaiming good fabric from finished items, how about you?<br />
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-17575923681643029682016-01-21T09:13:00.002-08:002016-01-21T09:13:48.087-08:00Upcycling is so Green Treasury<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ4MTIyMzN8MjcyODE2OTE5Ng" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Upcycling is so Green' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> debupcycles </a> </h2>
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I love green, I love living green and the color green.<br /> </h2>
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$22 </div>
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$25 </div>
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$17.75 </div>
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$12 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlesPainting" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PearlesPaintin... </a> </div>
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$220 </div>
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$115 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/192063649" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/031/0/8802226/il_170x135.611340012_prhp.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/192063649" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Dark Green, cowl, infinity,... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plantcycled" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Plantcycled </a> </div>
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$15 </div>
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Powered By <a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/">Handmadeology</a>Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-89188355264517109512016-01-20T04:14:00.000-08:002016-01-20T10:40:40.098-08:00Found an Awesome Etsy Shop!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently I was cruising round Etsy's forums trying to be helpful and learn stuff (OK, I was wasting time) when I came across this new shop called <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PavaCreations" target="_blank">Pava Creations</a> devoted to upcycling. As soon as I looked at it,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I knew I needed to tell all of you about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tea light candle above was what first caught my eye, I love it and had t</span><span style="font-size: large;">o explore her shop more. I found this really cute essential oil diffuser, too. Isn't it great?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sent Victoria, the shop owner, an email asking for permission to use her pics and to tell us a little bit about herself and her sho</span><span style="font-size: large;">p. This is what she said </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "graphik web" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><i style="background-color: white;">Up Cycled One of a Kind Creations for your home!</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "graphik web" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><i style="background-color: white;">Fabulous Finds from Local Thrift Stores are my main inspiration, I love to work with jewelry pieces,and gently used housewares; it is challenging to take these wonderful finds and create something beautiful and useful.</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "graphik web" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><i>That must have item that makes our eyes light up at first glance, it's all about the bling</i><span style="font-size: 14px;">!"</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "graphik web" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">So if you have a few minutes check out Victoria and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PavaCreations" target="_blank">Pava Creations</a> on Etsy for some wonderful upcycled items.</span></span><br />
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Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-80467988694108763262016-01-18T05:58:00.000-08:002016-01-19T14:57:14.253-08:00About My --------- Upcycled Potholders!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187403591/denim-hearts-upcycled-pot-holders-hot?ref=shop_home_active_8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187393983/denim-hearts-upcycled-pot-holders-hot?ref=af_shop_favitem" border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsWsScpbh3glbU9Mq6Lafhv9hvyXJTzarW2N55ButZHm4PeDOrwMDGSoQySyJX0HATZXcyTmxYWU-9d1FNgU6emUZMNzOlfFcCU1liPEcYj2KSrtFCQZull-SI8KUFcUQNb1iXiIExuS7A/s1600/a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I thought I'd write a series of posts here about the things I sell in my shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">DebUpcycles</a>. Answering questions like... Why they're upcycled, how they're upcycled, what materials I use, and where I get the fabric. I don't have any big trade secrets so here it goes.<br />
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I'm going to start with my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles/search?search_query=denim+potholders&order=date_desc&view_type=list&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">denim potholders</a>. People, mostly men but some women (including me) wear their jeans until they're falling apart.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187403591/denim-hearts-upcycled-pot-holders-hot?ref=shop_home_active_8" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187393983/denim-hearts-upcycled-pot-holders-hot?ref=af_shop_favitem" border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ELNWtQ2zguz3KIBZILOOHTYm2flWG5eNCS2Nk9zk0vmNhfhlRAIpUbKv-sLDRVezk_qCbMQtv4wPdvudLD__ttPn-DeahMLU2_Bf7ERp0Y8LqYxmkTD-kkWx4kaFmblTIMzeH4RqJADC/s1600/d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Most thrift shops don't put these out, although I wish they would, so I go to the Goodwill Outlet here where they sell all the items not good enough for the stores by the pound. I also find some at yard sales where they'll either be very cheap or (awesome!) in the "free" box.<br />
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I also find scraps of cotton batting, leftovers from some ones quilt project, at various places.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187395215/plaid-apples-and-denim-upcycled-pot?ref=listing-shop-header-2" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/187395215/plaid-apples-and-denim-upcycled-pot?ref=listing-shop-header-2" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq3oeNPFE0xYtf9PKSrtjDynPj0YmHP2OCTyjk_bwWJ_Yvx3YBwbsFoeVrvMQoiZeF5vPoQC0404bntZfJjqMztY0vQonvZbxUbID60eNmSLyGZ0tcCuNkVdGPANmmTwnvCDZjlS8d2va/s1600/i.jpg" width="224" /></a> In the first potholders pictured I used scraps of denim in another shade to make the hearts and outlined them with machine stitching in red so they would stand out. In the picture above, you can see the outline of the stitching on the back of the potholder. For the ones on the left, the apples were cut from scraps I had leftover from making a pillow out of a mans shirt which was also found at the Goodwill Outlet, the leaves were just scraps I had picked up somewhere.<br />
Everything except the thread is upcycled or used up from scraps, if I run out of something like the cotton batting I don't go running to a regular retail store for more. I just make something else until I find it again.<br />
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I love the challenge of finding ways to use the things I buy to their fullest extent. Even the scraps that are too small for anything else end up in pincushions or my compost pile as long as they're natural fibers.<br />
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Remember, we only have one Earth, it's time to start taking care of it.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-17066020448173297502016-01-17T15:00:00.001-08:002016-01-17T15:00:40.900-08:00<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #FFF; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: -webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width: 99.375%; width: calc(100% - 2px);">
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<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-68323150255990124922016-01-17T07:14:00.002-08:002016-01-17T07:48:52.071-08:00Sustainable Living on Etsy<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ4MTIyMzN8MjcyODE2NjMxMg" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Sustainable Living' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> debupcycles </a> </h2>
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I love all the shop owners who make an effort to make sure they're items are sustainable and earth friendly. To make this treasury I searched Etsy for "sustainable" and just picked some of my favorites.<br /> </h2>
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<tr> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/166081448" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/035/0/7179730/il_170x135.638149501_qmey.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/166081448" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Tree Hugger in Training Orga... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VeganeseTees" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> VeganeseTees </a> </div>
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$24 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/213596075" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/049/0/8792900/il_170x135.692869833_5q9o.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/213596075" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> 3 PIECE TAGUA NECKLACE Set -... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TropicaAccessories" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TropicaAccesso... </a> </div>
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$54 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/256956397" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/109/0/7737900/il_170x135.872108656_lmea.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/256956397" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Eco Friendly Water Bottle wi... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Hydrosphere" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Hydrosphere </a> </div>
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$38 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87132705" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/000/1/6058634/il_170x135.290197012.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87132705" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Fingerless Gloves - Gray - E... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoulRole" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SoulRole </a> </div>
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$25 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/180110173" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/031/0/7174433/il_170x135.567085597_17o8.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/180110173" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Bee & Honeycomb Earrings Su... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BijouxBee" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BijouxBee </a> </div>
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$24 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97846601" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5751408/il_170x135.330366891.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97846601" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Wood Buttons - Six Star Butt... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimberGreenWoods" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TimberGreenWoo... </a> </div>
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$6.95 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/261878792" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/120/0/8469594/il_170x135.894213319_qzsf.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/261878792" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Haitian Wave Handmade Paper ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JacmelMozaik" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> JacmelMozaik </a> </div>
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$30 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103313412" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/114/0/5503963/il_170x135.861558427_8h4t.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103313412" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Squirrel Art Bicycle Print A... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/darkcycleclothing" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> darkcyclecloth... </a> </div>
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$26 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/218930285" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/050/0/5814413/il_170x135.713249930_3xnv.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/218930285" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Persian Forest Organic Bar S... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iPashmak" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> iPashmak </a> </div>
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$9 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/168902750" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/034/0/8534579/il_170x135.527297098_8q6o.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/168902750" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Honey Butter Soy Candle / 8o... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/A2CandleCrafterCo" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> A2CandleCrafte... </a> </div>
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$14.95 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/222870008" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/123/0/9625404/il_170x135.904175245_jtu8.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/222870008" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Cloth Napkins Bright Flowers... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JanesSewingCorner" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> JanesSewingCor... </a> </div>
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$8 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130921213" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/012/0/6887150/il_170x135.426963847_iibr.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130921213" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Party Pack 100 Recycled Seas... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coloringsprout" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> coloringsprout </a> </div>
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$51 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/192279414" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img0.etsystatic.com/136/1/9581930/il_170x135.849924950_9958.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/192279414" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Handcrafted sustainable oak ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltWood" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SaltWood </a> </div>
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$95 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66408263" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/063/0/5858157/il_170x135.778068693_3nld.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66408263" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> ON SALE -- Reusable Birthday... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VZWraps" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> VZWraps </a> </div>
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$8.39 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/210716509" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/045/0/5467101/il_170x135.680831713_51ea.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/210716509" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Organic Cotton Plush Toy- Ea... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EcoWoolGuild" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> EcoWoolGuild </a> </div>
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$23 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/235241607" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/118/0/10762407/il_170x135.855122915_qul0.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/235241607" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> VEGAN Economy Shaving Set, S... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunSoapsLLC" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SunSoapsLLC </a> </div>
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$15 </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My son is a collector, he has a great interest in old tools and likes to go to antique stores and resale shops looking for great finds. I often tag along to see if I can find any vintage linens and quilts to make things for my Etsy store. I like to look for things that have been stained or torn. This makes them perfect candidates for upcycling. It also makes them cheaper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We drove for an hour and a half to the furthest place we wanted to check. We had never been in this direction before so we did a lot of searching on our phones to find the places. We found and explored about 3 antique malls, another antique shop as well as a thrift store, a craft store and a general store in one of the small towns we stopped in. We also had a great lunch in a small place called A Taste of Home Cafe in Steeleville, MO. It was so good I thought I'd give it a plug. If you're ever out that way check them out. We were disappointed that several places we looked for there were closed for the winter. We were both exhausted by the time we got home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the big haul I made, not a lot but still have some things to work with. Watch <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles on Etsy</a><span style="text-align: center;"> or these pages to see what I do with them. I also bought some fabric for my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebUpcyclesSupplies" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">supply shop</a><span style="text-align: center;">, but I already had it bagged up before I thought to take pictures.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My son was also very pleased with the trip he found a wood plane that he didn't have that he said was also a great price. I don't get it, but it makes him happy.</span><br />
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Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-65588928833805065592015-02-16T10:14:00.000-08:002015-02-16T10:14:49.036-08:00Snow Day and T Shirts<br />
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Snow days are great when you have nothing to do but stay home and
putter. St. Louis has been pretty lucky so far this year, unlike some other areas so we were overdue for a good storm. Mondays are my regular day off and I have nothing much else to
do. The picture is of my new back yard. I recently moved and managed to bring over my garden frames and compost pile. I have a much larger area to garden now (see the extra space in the back) so I will have to build new frames but at least I could salvage the old one. I can't wait for spring. This years garden will be the best one yet (fingers crossed and all that stuff).<br />
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I'm still unpacking boxes and arranging my craft room but I have been able to get some work done. I don't have internet at my new job (one of the many reasons I haven't been blogging) and don't have the freedom to cook or sew like I did in my old one. I still have a lot of down time and have been taking small projects to work on while I'm over there.<br />
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My son had given me a large bag of t-shirts he no longer wanted and it gave me an almost perfect idea of a project to take to work. I still had to make the t-shirt yarn at home but I could take it to work and make rag rugs with it. The picture is of one of them and I already have it up for sale at <a href="http://www.upxchange.com/" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles</a> along with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles?section_id=11754112&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4" target="_blank">other rugs</a>.<br />
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So, I've been unpacking boxes of fabric and purging. I put aside a lot of fabric I was pretty sure I was never going to use and took it to the <a href="http://www.upxchange.com/" target="_blank">Upcycle Exchange</a> the other day. I was just planning on getting a credit to use at a future time because the last thing I needed right now was to be bringing anymore supplies home before I had gone through the 20 or so boxes I still have left.<br />
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The owner had just finished up a demonstration on how to make scarves from old t-shirts with several hundred people (yeah, that sounds like a madhouse, doesn't it) and had boxes and bags full of cut up t-shirts she had left over in the back.<br />
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I couldn't help myself, I just couldn't so I traded $5 in store credit from my fabric and brought it all home. This is only part of it. I've already used some to make another rug and am working on cutting the rest down into manageable pieces.<br />
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So that's what I'm doing, I'm cutting out the usable pieces of fabric and discarding the rest. I hate throwing out anything but really have no use for collars, seams, hems and the parts with pictures or writing. That's what most of the bulk is anyway so I should be able to store it all in one box when I'm done until I'm ready to use it.<br />
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So that's my plan for this snowy day, that and a nap. Naps are good, very good.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-21953680067563309792015-02-16T09:07:00.000-08:002015-02-16T09:07:14.815-08:00Updating, It's Been AwhileSo much has happened since my last post, I even had to close my Etsy shops for awhile. I've changed jobs and moved. Of course, I only moved next door but everything still had to be packed up and carried over. The worst part was moving my compost pile. I didn't know I was moving until after Christmas so it was full of finished compost waiting for spring planting. It was a great opportunity to move to a larger space and I couldn't pass it up.<br />
I have reopened two of my Etsy shops even though I don't have everything in there. I haven't found all the boxes yet but it also gave me a chance to do inventory. I'm closing my pattern shop permanently, it was a decision I had already made before I decided t move. It was just too time consuming for what I got out of it. I'm still going to be selling patterns in my Deb's Crafts shop, but only ones I consider special, such as vintage, wedding dresses or crafts.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-61706358632590354212014-08-29T02:30:00.000-07:002014-08-29T06:21:10.259-07:00Friday's Upcycled Finds: Earrings!I'm always buying earrings, I love earrings! They are really the only jewelry I wear on a consistent basis. I have some necklaces and bracelets that I wear now and then but I almost always have earrings on unless I'm at home or at work. I have a large collection of earrings, some upcycled, some not. I was checking out earrings on Etsy the other day and decided to make this weeks Upcycled Friday's Finds all about the earrings.<br />
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Making new jewelry out of old jewelry can create some stunning pieces. I especially like these! I can picture myself wearing these with a special dress to the symphony the next time I go. (I just won tickets! Woo Hoo) <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeaShellsCreations?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Sea Shell Creations</a> is full of wonderful jewelry, much of it is upcycled.<br />
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I've seen other bottle cap earrings, and even have a pair, but I really like the way she has added the tiny hoops with beads on the bottom to make these a little more unique. These earrings and other bottle cap earrings can be found at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BLWworld" target="_blank">BLWworld,</a> as well as other upcycled items.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/eaststreettins" target="_blank">East Street Tins</a> had so many beautiful earrings made from old tins I had a hard time choosing the ones I wanted to show here. I finally settled on this pair because I love the flowers on them. I have a lot of blue in my wardrobe and these would go nicely with a few of my outfits.<br />
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The ocean helps us with our recycling by taking broken glass and softening it's edges, buffing it and turning it into beautiful shapes, then tossing it up on the beach for people to find and turn into wonderful jewelry. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MermaidTearsSeaglass?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Mermaid Tears Sea Glass </a>has a shop full of wonderful things made from these wonderful finds!<br />
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-7810938334936766992014-08-26T06:15:00.002-07:002014-08-26T06:46:55.038-07:00Yikes!! My Craft Room!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCcOBjR03lgVGbMi_gh8WFVRSEWZRayX21WaxMPuX_1UWQkLv9T83YM-_s0mQoVByJyrD5joGUXhmine2J5EVUfukRHoSpJbj4319uFCzZReZq39Ftf7IZQA8g_cjp51PlYEl00Vf79Nt/s1600/ceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCcOBjR03lgVGbMi_gh8WFVRSEWZRayX21WaxMPuX_1UWQkLv9T83YM-_s0mQoVByJyrD5joGUXhmine2J5EVUfukRHoSpJbj4319uFCzZReZq39Ftf7IZQA8g_cjp51PlYEl00Vf79Nt/s1600/ceiling.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a>The other day I came home for lunch and as I was looking through the freezer (it's got a good Energy Star rating and I keep it full) I heard the sound of water dripping. At first I couldn't find the source of it, then I noticed a bubble in my ceiling with water dripping down. That's where the Yikes! comes in.<br />
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This beautiful<span itemprop="name"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190543220/chrysanthemum-drinking-glass-upcycled?ref=listing-15" target="_blank">Chrysanthemum drinking glass</a></span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190543220/chrysanthemum-drinking-glass-upcycled?ref=listing-15" target="_blank"> </a>started out as a wine bottle! Summer of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PNGdesign?ref=s2-header-shopname" target="_blank">PNGDesigns</a> and her family hand cut and etch these beautiful glasses. Check out her shop to see the other wonderful designs.</div>
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Seven years bad luck? Not if you recycle the pieces. This wonderful whale made from broken mirror mosaics would look wonderful on your wall. Green and aqua whales can also be found at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalvagedSurfDesigns" target="_blank">Salvaged Surf Designs</a> on Etsy!<br />
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As some of you may already know, as well as my Deb Upcycles Etsy shop, I also have two shops where I sell what I call Second Chance Craft Supplies. These are fabric, lace, kits, patterns and more that I find in various thrift shops, yard sales and such.<br />
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This first one would be great for cosplay. It includes the top, corset and ruffled skirt. A pattern for the wings is not included.<br />
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The great thing about Halloween costumes is that you don't need to use new fabric for them. Use your imagination, old sheets (remember the ghosts) curtains, leftover fabric from other projects or just something found at a thrift shop can be used. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157859262/childrens-costume-pattern-simplicity?" target="_blank">This pattern</a> could give you all kinds of ideas!<br />
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And clowns?? Who can resist a clown? It's the perfect costume, lots of fun and not too scary.<br />
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Let's get creative and tell me what ideas you have for Halloween costumes, they don't need to start with a pattern but you can't use new items. Maybe we'll have a contest later for upcycled Halloween ideas. I'll have to think about that. <br />
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All of these patterns and more can be found at Deb's Patterns.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-4056365342874841612014-04-29T08:30:00.000-07:002014-04-29T06:44:41.997-07:00Turn an Old Shirt into a Knitting Bag This is a repost from 6 years ago, long before I started my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles" target="_blank">Debupcycles</a> shop, so you see, I've been doing this for a long time!<br />
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I bought this shirt for a dollar at my local thrift shop and then didn't like how it fit, there was also a tear in the back I hadn't noticed. Being somewhat frugal (OK, OK I'm cheap) I didn't want it to go to waste. The bag was quick to make, too. From start to finish, even stopping to take pictures, it only took me an hour.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5LG0Prho7-n47wudZze9GEkTbxtgeNgF5E4_sd9WcWXpnFalHf4_D9gEVFupXTrbn9DBqoQ7MwbIB_wzeDY1rjksrQXyY52GWJRePRdMNmatjHAtDZaNMgW39dPLIqdw0OSb6Iw-vvof/s1600-h/shirt+bag+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5LG0Prho7-n47wudZze9GEkTbxtgeNgF5E4_sd9WcWXpnFalHf4_D9gEVFupXTrbn9DBqoQ7MwbIB_wzeDY1rjksrQXyY52GWJRePRdMNmatjHAtDZaNMgW39dPLIqdw0OSb6Iw-vvof/s400/shirt+bag+1.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219575424608621906" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> First I cut across the shirt right under the sleeves. Then I cut a 2 inch strip off of both sides, these will be the handles. If your shirt is long sleeve and you want longer handles you can cut them out of the sleeves.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhipH6Tlfzlew36j4AeyjcqPmCbXrFqiKJqw5id_tm0TsQd0BLjLXtxQBdfbw2OHp4XEhgLKUD7zmJUPdc00Kqrx8ZQvdvRFSXDzIrZnenqG04UeEba-LJ0gfDg-9f3ZYLPjwoQYnQvxm/s1600-h/shirt+bag+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhipH6Tlfzlew36j4AeyjcqPmCbXrFqiKJqw5id_tm0TsQd0BLjLXtxQBdfbw2OHp4XEhgLKUD7zmJUPdc00Kqrx8ZQvdvRFSXDzIrZnenqG04UeEba-LJ0gfDg-9f3ZYLPjwoQYnQvxm/s400/shirt+bag+2.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219575427332953074" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> The hemmed edge will be the top of the bag so turn it around and cut a 2" square out of each of the bottom corners. If your shirt has a shaped hem you will have to cut it and turn over the edge for the top. If you quilt, I'm sure you can find a use for the 2 " squares as well as the rest of the leftover fabric.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEw3o3GN_fHh5uFPAZPehzpzTiOWo2wMCA9W9RhuZDHsGmcoHGLDptwsaMDK_V0xWzIzYpZNQOFBgh6PdZi2kEKQUGRGTrL47HTxJcfet0ZZSkTyigEJW3VwVkF5oEEGKU4oQoKOVB7t7/s1600-h/Shirt+bag+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEw3o3GN_fHh5uFPAZPehzpzTiOWo2wMCA9W9RhuZDHsGmcoHGLDptwsaMDK_V0xWzIzYpZNQOFBgh6PdZi2kEKQUGRGTrL47HTxJcfet0ZZSkTyigEJW3VwVkF5oEEGKU4oQoKOVB7t7/s400/Shirt+bag+3.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219575428634885634" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> Sew the button placket closed. Although I didn't have to, depending on your shirt you may have to remove the buttons. You can sew them back on if you want or replace them with some funky buttons from your button jar. (Everybody has a button jar don't they?) Then, with right sides together, sew down the sides and along the bottom with a 1/4" seam leaving the 2" square area open.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1seQmv6T1VB12cqhYACMWFRlH-ThKhlX9EK6L5mi8fgm7sl5Z-c_sOQlaHJag7agFxZ2GO7yMLl3OrwKY50rxi8JZGfaaUUnxUZDvc7XklVRCBl-ccNAyGpabaLRnpSVFfpC-EJ6l-QpJ/s1600-h/Shirt+bag+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1seQmv6T1VB12cqhYACMWFRlH-ThKhlX9EK6L5mi8fgm7sl5Z-c_sOQlaHJag7agFxZ2GO7yMLl3OrwKY50rxi8JZGfaaUUnxUZDvc7XklVRCBl-ccNAyGpabaLRnpSVFfpC-EJ6l-QpJ/s400/Shirt+bag+4.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219579964500720850" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> Holding the corners of the space you cut the 2" square from pull out so that side and bottom seam match-up. Sew this closed with a 1/4" seam. This will square off (actually it's a rectangle) the bottom of the bag. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4HpneeIiqH1INsq80ioFlOaL-L3IoHXTrllqf5swj7dgnfEkQjdu2TkWqUy8FWQAytzdIxha3MeSbkBAkowB1_fmvUWLeZ_JySAX04IjkJKG5U-wTDOPl6bbaBU1xCa2I1fuPCH4QRYI/s1600-h/shirt+bag+5.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4HpneeIiqH1INsq80ioFlOaL-L3IoHXTrllqf5swj7dgnfEkQjdu2TkWqUy8FWQAytzdIxha3MeSbkBAkowB1_fmvUWLeZ_JySAX04IjkJKG5U-wTDOPl6bbaBU1xCa2I1fuPCH4QRYI/s400/shirt+bag+5.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5219575430879308562" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>Turn the strips for the handles so that right sides are together and sew a 1/4" seam along edges. Turn them right side out to attatch them to bag. You will need to use a ruler to measure an equal distance from each end to place the handles. You don't want them too close together or too wide apart, you'll just have to judge where you want to put them. Sew them to the bag with two lines of stitching at least 1/2" apart.<br />
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Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-91571053808187334262013-08-14T07:48:00.000-07:002013-08-14T07:48:29.600-07:00Upcycled Dinosaurs???<br />
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No, I don't mean real dinosaurs, I mean plastic ones. I found these wonderful planters on Etsy, but I think I'll let the shop owner tell you the rest.<br />
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Here at The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePDFfiles" target="_blank">PDF Files</a> I sell a mixture of PDF printables for everyday
use and recycled dinosaur planters made from children's toys. I came up
with the idea about a year ago, when I was moving into my dorm room at
school for the first time. It was a stressful time and I wanted
something unique and fun to put in my room. My brother had some dinosaur
toys that he was just going to throw out and I love plants so I came
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My planter was such a hit with all of my friends and roommates that I
decided to try selling them in my shop and they took off. Now I offer
all types of dinosaurs as well as Lions, Tigers, Elephants and other
animals with over 20 colors you can choose from. They look great in dorm
rooms or any room for that matter. You also can use these guys as other
things besides planters. I have had teachers purchase them and tell me
that they use them as pencil and pen holders on their desks and that the
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I recommend succulents or air plants for these guys as they are awesome
plants and thrive in these guys, but you can grow what ever you like in
them. They even have a small drainage hole on their tails for excess
water. The Dinosaurs make great gifts and I even have a mystery dinosaur
option for those who are a little more adventurous or who cant decide
on just one dinosaur planter.<br />
<br />If you want to see what all the buzz is about, check out my store on Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePDFfiles" target="_blank">PDFfiles</a><br />
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-61177545381710174872013-08-12T04:00:00.000-07:002013-08-12T04:00:11.991-07:00Pretty in Pink, Upcycled Etsy Finds<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-16908033254329175042013-08-11T08:13:00.000-07:002013-08-12T03:17:15.212-07:00Playing with (Sewing) Patterns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55" target="_blank">Deb's Patterns </a>shop because the patterns were starting to overwhelm the fabric and supplies on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debscrafts55" target="_blank">Deb's Crafts</a>. At that time I had over 200 sewing patterns and numerous booklets and patterns for other crafts. With the patterns I'll be listing today I will have over 700 items in my store with about 600 of them being sewing patterns, mostly women's clothing but men's, children's and craft patterns too. <br />
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Some patterns are newer, like this evening gown from 2006, which would make an awesome <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55/search?search_query=bridesmaids&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">bridesmaids dress.</a><br />
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Some are much older like this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55?section_id=10513393" target="_blank">men's</a> pullover shirt pattern. I love finding the older patterns. I try to only buy and sell patterns that are uncut so finding an unused older pattern is sometimes difficult. I think I may have one pattern in my shop that's been cut.<br />
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I've found some really awesome <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55?section_id=10513397" target="_blank">craft patterns</a> on my search, I would love to keep a lot of them, like the one on the right. But I can't, I have to be realistic, I'm probably never going to actually use them and I want them to get into the hands of someone who would.<br />
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I've also found a lot of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55?section_id=10517306" target="_blank">costume patterns</a> recently and sold a few. Halloween is in a couple months so I guess people are getting ready. This one will allow your child to be turned into a crayon or tube of toothpaste. I would have loved it when my kids were little.<br />
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Like I said earlier, most of what I have is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55?section_id=10513391" target="_blank">women's dresses</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55?section_id=10517304" target="_blank">separates</a>. These patterns languish in thrift shops waiting for the person the right size with the right tastes in clothing to take them home.<br />
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I feel like I'm doing them and their eventual owners a service by taking the time to buy, scan, write and list them on Etsy.<br />
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Use the coupon code BUY15GET2 in my <a href="http://Deb's Patterns" target="_blank">Deb's Patterns</a> shop for you to get $2 off any $15 purchase or more. For readers of this blog I also have the coupon code BLOG4 to get $4 off a $25 purchase until August 31, 2013.<br />
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You can also win $25 off any of my shops by entering my <a href="http://debsgoinggreen.blogspot.com/2013/07/time-for-my-birthday-contest.html" target="_blank">Birthday Contest</a>!<br />
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Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-41277919926148991672013-08-08T10:46:00.000-07:002013-08-08T10:46:03.047-07:00An Unexpected Bounty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My neighbor called yesterday and asked if I could use some vegetables out of her garden, she wasn't going to be able to use them and didn't want them to go to waste.<br />
Figuring there was just going to be a little bit I said yes, even though I have my own garden, we don't grow a lot of the same stuff. We've "traded" before for veggies the other didn't grow.<br />
This morning she brought them over. You can't see everything in the picture but there was a huge bag of swiss chard and beet greens. Another bag of sweet potato greens which I had never had before, a very large bag of yard long green beans, an eggplant, a tomato and about 8 pickling cucumbers. So, although I had a bunch of patterns and fabric to list in my shops, today was turned into a cooking day.<br />
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So here's the game plan, pesto with the greens because I love it and it freezes so well.<br />
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Washed the greens and added a large handful of basil leaves from my garden. Yellow split pea and greens soup. I added some barley and yard long green beans and it's cooking in the crock pot as I type. I have a potluck Saturday so a pasta salad with veggies and greens. Freezer pickles for the cucumbers, I don't have time for canning right now. And when all else fails, just blanch and freeze.<br />
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Oh, as a side note, I scrambled some of the sweet potato greens up with my eggs this morning and I am a new believer! They're really good. I usually use kale, spinach or collards but I like the sweet potato greens better!<br />
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-69044339045893612652013-08-07T15:17:00.000-07:002013-08-11T08:32:14.953-07:00My Weekly Thrift Shop Run<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I find my "second chance" craft supplies, fabric and patterns, as well as my clothing and linens to upcycle in all kinds of places. Thrift shops, yard sales, estate sales, auctions, friends and family and more. The thrift shop pictured above, though, is a weekly stop. They have patterns and fabric for sale on a very regular basis. They bag up their fabric, yarn and other craft supplies in large bags and it's often a guessing game as to what is in the bag. I can spend several minutes per bag trying to determine if the bag is worth buying. <br />
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They have a system of coding everything by color. After a number of weeks they start reducing the items. I don't wait for the fabric and patterns to be reduced or I would miss out on a lot of good stuff but when I'm looking for items to upcycle, I look for the items that are 75% off for two reasons. One, because it's a lot cheaper and two because it's had awhile to sell and hasn't. These are usually the items that are worn, stained, have buttons missing or other problems and this makes it a prime candidate for upcycling! <br />
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And this is the haul for this week, lots of patterns that I'm listing now on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debspatterns55" target="_blank">Deb's Patterns</a>. A bag of fabric and another bag of buttons that I still have to go through and take pics and list on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debscrafts55" target="_blank">Deb's Crafts</a>. A couple shirts for pillows or whatever, a beach wrap with messed up fringe and a stained damask tablecloth, all candidates for upcycling, watch <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/debupcycles" target="_blank">Deb Upcycles</a> for the results once I figure out what I'm going to make.Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-15257584908477474762013-08-05T04:00:00.000-07:002013-08-05T06:06:52.331-07:00Blue Monday - Upcycled on Etsy!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Deb Upcycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11668448757320046000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6857510438574013507.post-6476526028445793812013-08-04T11:09:00.000-07:002013-08-04T11:10:23.899-07:00Quick Link - Upcycling and Upcycled BasketsFrom one of my Etsy teammates<br />
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