Made using fabric scraps left over from other projects
Upcycling, needle felting and Yorkshire - all my loves in one make!
I have two aprons for 2-6 year olds made from a recycled Moses-basket frill. Here’s one: Ivory Broderie Anglaise Pinny age 2-6 approxima… - Folksy
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These gorgeous little wedding forks are made from upcycled silver plated cake forks.
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A few examples of pre-decimal coins, pierced and recycled to make earrings, pendants, brooches and keyrings and guitar picks
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I haven’t listed these yet as I’ve still got a lot of work to do with getting some samples and pictures done, but would really appreciate any feedback! Made from upcycled forks, these plant markers can be stamped on the handle as well as a ‘secret’ message on the fork.
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All my shop incorporates recycled and repurposed materials
The pendant from a matching set with earrings that incorporates plastic from packaging and wire reclaimed from televisions.
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Mopsy is one of my recycled items. Stiped blue fabric - from an old mattress cover. Vintage bed spring from the same old mattress. Silk ribbon from a stash I bought years ago.
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Wonderful idea, give them a new life.
Upcycled denim from jeans and tiny fabric offcuts
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Hi, this is a lovely thread, my mosaics dont always fit with what is being discussed.
But i reckon “Blue” my bird mosaic does.
Made using broken pottery/crockery, otherwise destined for landfill.
Upcycled into a piece of art for your home.
Please take a look.
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An oil painting on old hardback book, Can be displayed on a shelf, no wall hangings required!
https://folksy.com/items/7999511-Oil-painting-on-found-book-cover-Party-at-Aunty-Stella-s-203-mm-x-279-mm
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My shop began with upcycled notebooks (with recycled paper), but at the moment am making keyrings with upcycled postage stamps:
and today I have listed more
made from wire I reclaim from old televisions, even ball chains and found washers.
Last year I discovered a new material to recycle - rubber from an exercise ball donated to me for a large scale eco art project and it has been wonderful to incorporate in my jewellery.
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