The Look and Feel of Sunshine; Upcycled on Etsy

Our temps our going to be reaching the lower 90 s and Sun Sun Sunshiny so I am sending all my friends and loved ones some well deserved sunshine.

From Etsy shop:  therustysuitcase

From Etsy shop: DancingPurls

From Etsy Shop:  DavidsonStudioJr

From Etsy Shop: MyBeautifulGirl

From Etsy Shop:  HannahsHankerings

BLACK FRIDAY: Upcycled on Etsy

While I do not understand how anyone could stand in line for days just to get a sale priced item or even a free item, I totally love Black Friday online.  How great! No Crowds, No Elbow Jabs, No Hot Winter Coats, and Best of All No Traffic.  I just shop from the comfort of my home in my Pajamas if I wanted. 

Here are some great upcycled gift ideas from etsy that are having a Black Friday Sale:


Black Friday Sale: Pretty in Pink Upcycled Soda Tab Earrings
from OrnamentalElegance
at http://ow.ly/re3tV

 

Leather Hair Barette: Cordovan Red Leather Gold Gilt Simple Upcycled Recycled Bobby Pin Updo Gifts Under 10 Stocking Stuffer Black Friday
From TwoHorseShoe
at http://ow.ly/re41b

 



BLACK FRIDAY SALE iPad/ iPad Air Case - Dr Seuss If I Ran the Zoo Upcycled Book Tablet Cover iPad and other Tablets
from HoneysuckleSalvage
at http://ow.ly/re4lM

 



BLACK FRIDAY NOW - Recycled Wine Bottle Hurricane Lantern - Small 750ml
From LoraLinn
at http://ow.ly/re4IO

 



Industrial Jewelry - White Leather - Cuffs Wristbands - Black Friday Cyber Monday Upcycled - Reclaimed - Repurposed Christmas Finds
From rainwheel
At http://ow.ly/re52X

 



Black Friday SALE, Spoon Bracelet, Vintage Antique Nuart 1932 upcycled Silverware, Spoon Jewelry
From Bentspoonjewelry
at http://ow.ly/re5mi

FORTY WINKS GIFT GUIDE; Upcycled on Etsy

I long for forty winks... In this day and age it is so often that people are having troubles sleeping and I am no different from the rest.  We are in a state of go, go, go throughout the day to the point we feel we may drop but when it is time for bed... BOING! the second wind kicks in.  The mind races, an incomplete chore list runs through your head,  and then the all to familiar question pops up, "Did I remember to put away the  ____" (fill in the blank.)  Sound familiar? 

Staying with a nightly sleep routine is very important to ensure a complete and quality rest.  Turning off the laptop, the TV, the phone and quieting the mind can be hard but it is absolutely necessary to get into a good routine.  When you do finally establish a routine (whatever it is) it seems that your subconscious mind recognizes that routine and says "Oh, she's brushed her teeth, took a shower, and has the lavender sitting on the night table it is time for bed."  We automatically start to feel sleepy and the mind usually quiets without much effort.

So I broke my routine last night and Wow! what a night.  So within my state of grogginess and sleep on my mind I thought that Forty Winks would make a great little gift guide.  Give the gift of rest and sleep:


Sleep Mask-Cashmere and Silk-Tufted/Heather Grey with Flowers and Beads
SwoonCashmere
http://ow.ly/r0jLD



Lavender Sachet, Organic French Lavender Sachet, Upcycled Lavender Sachet, Vintage Linen Lavender Sachet, Teacher Gift
By SewItWasByJudy
at http://ow.ly/r0kYR

 

Glamorous Roll Up Bed for Camping, Sleep overs, Guest Bed. Filled with Luxury Sheeps wool and using sustainable and upcycled fabrics.
CushtyChic
http://ow.ly/r0mgV  



Sleeping Cat Stuffed pillow
from leezmarie
at http://ow.ly/r0mCo

Womens Lace Sleep Wear. Womens Lace Boxers. Womens Lace Knickers. Womens Sleep Shorts. Lace Boomers. Womens Bloomers. Knickers. Pajamas.
from PlanetPlayground
at http://ow.ly/r0mWV

Lavender Aromatherapy Eye and Body or Neck Pillow in Japanese SilkFabric w/ Chrysanthemum, Cherry Blossoms and Sunflower Prints-GIFT Set
from rosalynvintage
at http://ow.ly/r0n7O

COLLECTING AUTUMN LEAVES; Upcycled on Etsy

Growing up in the country gave me ample chance to collect the beautiful falling leaves in autumn.  I also remember taking my kids out to find leaves for their fall projects and how fun it was to take our nature walk in the cool crisp air.

I would love to share with you my new collection of freshly fallen leaves right from Etsy:)  Enjoy

Tribal Woods- Italian Leather Cut Feathers and Leaf Necklace from
BoboStarWeb at
http://ow.ly/qLU7t



upcycled leaf Starbucks charm bracelet from
lisaertell at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/116678803/upcycled-leaf-starbucks-charm-bracelet
 

 

Upcycled Leaf Earrings, Sterling Silver and Recycled Bike Inner Tube, nature inspired jewelry
from pearlreef at
http://ow.ly/qLUVs

Upcycled Leaf Table Decor from
WildPinkRoses at
http://ow.ly/qLVx8



Falling Leaves Upcycled Bottle Accent Light from
BottlesLightsnThings
at https://www.etsy.com/listing/163652680/falling-leaves-upcycled-bottle-accent



CELEBRATING AUTUMN; Upcycled on Etsy

This year I am completely enjoying fall, the weather is cooler and even though the days are so short the nights are beautiful!  Just like many people I L-O-V-E the fall colors and I have many wonderful upcycled items on Etsy in the hues of autumn.  I hope you enjoy:



Set of 4 Upcycled Sweater Pumpkins from
BennyandMeDesigns at
http://ow.ly/qxDm8



Leaf set of 4 Red Brown Gold Plaid Thanksgiving Autumn Leaves Fall Eco Upcycled Wool Fleece Filled Ornament Fall Environmental Decoration  from InJoyEcoCutie
at http://ow.ly/qxFzY

Upcycled Sweater Hoodie Autumn Orange Brown Argyle Fall Colors Pixie Pullover Halloween
from CindyliciousClothing at
http://ow.ly/qxEcB

Autumn bracelet made of recycled plastic bottles eco-friendly, upcycled jewelry, fall, leaves, red, green, orange
from dekoprojects
at http://ow.ly/qxEML



Genuine seaglass beach glass dangle earrings - rootbeer amber brown
from SunshineStatements
at http://ow.ly/qxD58

Recycled Sweater Fingerless Gloves Arm Warmers Autumn Forest Green Natural Thankful Rose Upcycle
from ThankfulRose
at http://ow.ly/qxFdY

IT FEELS LIKE SEPTEMBER; Upcycled on Etsy

Fall is suddenly approaching, the days are growing shorter and the lazy summer nights are becoming cooler.  Even in the desert you can notice a change; crows have found their voice and are chatting away about their upcoming winter adventure as the hum of crickets and Cicadas are dying down.  Kids are back in school and settling into their routines, summer vacation has already become a memory for most and parents rushing from work to school to practices and games has become the family's beaten path. 

I have always enjoyed September, while in the Midwest I was an avid gardener and loved this time of year.  The garden would be winding down but the bright Sunflowers, Mums, and Marigolds would fill out into their splendor and as I drove up my driveway they would always great me with their cheery burst of color.  I lived by an apple orchard for much of my life and so September has always been associated with the beginning of the apple harvesting season. 

How beautiful and simple is a ripe red apple hanging from the tree.  Bushel baskets lining the little shop wall with every flavor and color of apple possible with cute patterned signs announcing their names; Macintosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and so many more.  Although we visited the orchard regularly we would always have to sample the different apples as if this was are first time stopping in. 

These are some lovely items that are handmade and upcycled that I found on ETSY that really remind me of those lovely Septembers of years gone by.  And here's to many more lovely Septembers of the future!

APPLE COLLAGE recycled book page art print - an upcycled antique dictionary page with a retooled antique flower illustration - wall art from
AnamnesisPrints
https://www.etsy.com/listing/100914090/apple-collage-recycled-book-page-art

Kitsch vintage glass marble RED APPLE fruit earrings - opaque marbles upcycled into striking dangle drop rockabilly style earrings from
DollyDecades
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155994011/kitsch-vintage-glass-marble-red-apple

Vintage Ceramic Apple Pendant Necklace / Jewelry Necklaces Statement / Upcycled Jewelry Jewellery / Handmade Ceramic Pendant / Clay Apple
 from GarageCoutureClothes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/159511413/vintage-ceramic-apple-pendant-necklace

Wine glass charms Peach Apple Apricot Raspberries Fruit cooking handmade upcycled postage stamps OOAK From
WiseLines
https://www.etsy.com/listing/130378713/wine-glass-charms-peach-apple-apricot

Upcycled Book Apple 7", MADE TO ORDER, great Teacher's Gift for Back to School from
whimsysworkshop
https://www.etsy.com/listing/86868595/upcycled-book-apple

Original Art. Title: Eye Crow. Totem. Painted Collage. Mixed Media. Denim. Upcycled Clothing. By Laima
from artweeds
https://www.etsy.com/listing/153776793/original-art-title-eye-crow-totem

 

Crow Silhouette - upcycled inner tube papercut black bird crow / raven art from
Gloomstopper
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120846908/crow-silhouette-upcycled-inner-tube

Upcycled Vintage Sheet Music Page - Crow Print - 8-1/2 x 11-3/4 from
UnseenCurios
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81911439/upcycled-vintage-sheet-music-page-crow

 

Salvaged Chandelier Crystal Crow Raven Blackbird Necklace from
capablefather
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155341740/salvaged-chandelier-crystal-crow-raven

 

Crow and SunFlower Pillow from
FolkArtTextiles
https://www.etsy.com/listing/109546532/crow-and-sunflower-pillow-2012-1

 

Van Gogh Sunflowers Scrabble tile pendant charm handmade by IMCreations (OL150) from
IMCreations
https://www.etsy.com/listing/78501709/van-gogh-sunflowers-scrabble-tile

 

Upcycled Yellow and Black Vintage License Plate Sunflower  from
LicenseToCraft
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129545202/upcycled-yellow-and-black-vintage

OVER THE RAINBOW; Upcycled on Etsy

 

For whatever reason I was thinking of rainbows this morning!

Rainbow Upcycled Paper Bowl Sculpture made from Magazines, Catalogs, Candy Wrappers etc.
MaryJeansThings
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155534908/rainbow-upcycled-paper-bowl-sculpture

Rainbow PARTY LIGHTS - Mason Jar Banner Lighting Fixture with 8 jars - Upcycled Rustic Wedding Holiday string of Lights - BootsNGus lamps
BootsNGus
https://www.etsy.com/listing/106003955/rainbow-party-lights-mason-jar-banner

Upcycled T Shirt Yarn Rainbow Flag Pot Pads Pot Holders Hot Pads FREE GIFT with any purchase
EsteraP
https://www.etsy.com/listing/62490817/upcycled-t-shirt-yarn-rainbow-flag-pot

gradient picture frame, made from recycled magazines, rainbow, colorful
colorstorydesigns
https://www.etsy.com/listing/54108240/gradient-picture-frame-made-from



Rainbow Glass Candle Dish, Colorful Home Decor Trinket Dish, Painted Glass Upcycled Home Decor, red yellow blue green orange
LudingtonAvenuePops
https://www.etsy.com/listing/129246871/rainbow-glass-candle-dish-colorful

Zigzag Rainbow Makers - Crayons, school supply, recycled crayon, upcycled crayon, party favor, rainbow party, back to school
WizardAtWork
https://www.etsy.com/listing/158873169/zigzag-rainbow-makers-crayons-school

Rainbow Upcycled Pop Tab Clutch
Flor7
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155049058/rainbow-upcycled-pop-tab-clutch

Dark Rainbow Upcycled Armwarmers
UpwardlyCycled
https://www.etsy.com/listing/124017176/dark-rainbow-upcycled-armwarmers

Melted Crayon Bracelet Color Wheel Rainbow Upcycled
InstinctivelyIndie
https://www.etsy.com/listing/152935297/melted-crayon-bracelet-color-wheel

Rainbow Bright upcycled t-shirt infinity loop necklace scarf
ginsnappity
https://www.etsy.com/listing/124037655/rainbow-bright-upcycled-t-shirt-infinity

Rainbow Collection of Upcycled Bracelets
TwistedPlanet
https://www.etsy.com/listing/73120892/rainbow-collection-of-upcycled-bracelets

Neon Earrings Rainbow Striped Eco Friendly Upcycled Tshirt by TrashN2Tees
TNTees
https://www.etsy.com/listing/97503144/neon-earrings-rainbow-striped-eco

Upcycled Sundress or Skirt Colorful Rainbow from T-shirts
TwistedAcres
https://www.etsy.com/listing/93380522/upcycled-sundress-or-skirt-colorful

OOAK Made for you Custom size and color palette upcycled rainbow Kaleidoscope recycled sweater traveling dream elf coat
christieshippycloset
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150590474/ooak-made-for-you-custom-size-and-color