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24

Apr

Bride wears wedding dress made from 10,000 bread tags
An Australian woman and her fiancé started collecting tags 10 years ago and decided they would marry when she had enough to make a dress.

Bride wears wedding dress made from 10,000 bread tags

An Australian woman and her fiancé started collecting tags 10 years ago and decided they would marry when she had enough to make a dress.

05

Apr

laurajmoss:

DIY upcycled book purse. Totally going to make this.

laurajmoss:

DIY upcycled book purse. Totally going to make this.

02

Feb


 10 ways to upcycle an old T-shirt  



What better way to work out your frustrations with an ex than to use one of his or her old shirts to clean the toilet? (We’ve got other ideas too.)

What better way to work out your frustrations with an ex than to use one of his or her old shirts to clean the toilet? (We’ve got other ideas too.)

07

Jan


 6 ways to upcycle bottle caps 



Why toss them out when so many creative things are right there at your fingertips?

Why toss them out when so many creative things are right there at your fingertips?

06

Jan

Upcycled Mac pet bedThere are two kinds of cats in the world: PC sleepers and Mac sleepers. If your cat is the latter, then these upcycled computer cat beds are just what you need. Samuel Cox, the creator of the eSleeper, describes his invention like this: “When the feline decides it’s nap-time, eSleeper’s automated lighting control turns on a relaxing wave of color inside an eMac, while greeting the cat with the iconic Macintosh start-up chime. When the cat walks out, eSleeper turns off the lights and tweets to @eSleeper1, displaying various phrases along with how long the cat has occupied eSleeper.”

Upcycled Mac pet bed
There are two kinds of cats in the world: PC sleepers and Mac sleepers. If your cat is the latter, then these upcycled computer cat beds are just what you need. Samuel Cox, the creator of the eSleeper, describes his invention like this: “When the feline decides it’s nap-time, eSleeper’s automated lighting control turns on a relaxing wave of color inside an eMac, while greeting the cat with the iconic Macintosh start-up chime. When the cat walks out, eSleeper turns off the lights and tweets to @eSleeper1, displaying various phrases along with how long the cat has occupied eSleeper.”

02

Dec

Miles and Aimee are the creative minds behind Atomic Attic, an Etsy shop full of vintage-items-turned-works-of-art, including a variety of one-of-a-kind cat and dog beds. This colorful television set was transformed into a unique cat bed that comes with a removable, machine-washable cushion and a matching dangling mouse that will ensure there’s always something adorable to watch on TV.10 enviable upcycled cat beds

Miles and Aimee are the creative minds behind Atomic Attic, an Etsy shop full of vintage-items-turned-works-of-art, including a variety of one-of-a-kind cat and dog beds. This colorful television set was transformed into a unique cat bed that comes with a removable, machine-washable cushion and a matching dangling mouse that will ensure there’s always something adorable to watch on TV.
10 enviable upcycled cat beds

Sayaka Ganz says she was inspired by Japanese Shinto beliefs that all objects have spirits and those that are thrown out “weep at night inside the trash bin.” With this vivid image in her mind, she began collecting discarded materials — kitchen utensils, sunglasses, appliances, toys, etc. — and upcycling them into works of art.14 artists with a green message

Sayaka Ganz says she was inspired by Japanese Shinto beliefs that all objects have spirits and those that are thrown out “weep at night inside the trash bin.” With this vivid image in her mind, she began collecting discarded materials — kitchen utensils, sunglasses, appliances, toys, etc. — and upcycling them into works of art.
14 artists with a green message

29

Nov

DIY upcycled candle holdersThere’s no need to buy something to put your candles in or on — just look around and you’ll probably find something that’s attractive and functional.

DIY upcycled candle holders
There’s no need to buy something to put your candles in or on — just look around and you’ll probably find something that’s attractive and functional.

10

Nov

How to make an iPhone case from upcycled materialsOld socks, purses, books and even bike inner tubes and duct tape are fair game when looking for something to encase and protect your beloved i-device.

How to make an iPhone case from upcycled materials
Old socks, purses, books and even bike inner tubes and duct tape are fair game when looking for something to encase and protect your beloved i-device.

25

Oct

12 eco-themed Halloween costumesLooking for a costume that’s sure to get people talking? Try one of our original costume ideas and make a green statement this Halloween.

12 eco-themed Halloween costumes
Looking for a costume that’s sure to get people talking? Try one of our original costume ideas and make a green statement this Halloween.