Etsy Love – Repurpose and Reuse !

So according to many people that know me I am a creative, tree-hugger type, which when uttered by my father-in-law sounds like a bad thing. I fully admit that the ecological state of our world is a serious issue with me and will break into tears when I think of the upcoming, probable demise of the polar bear, along with other species that have had their world ruined by human hands.


Ok, so onto a happier note and in the spirit of conservation I have found some very creative recycled and reused creations on Etsy, everything from accessories to home décor’.

Beas Collectibles, found her store when she favorited an item of mine, so being nosey I strolled on over to her store and was blown away by her repurposing creativity.  Believe it or not she creates purses and wallets from soda pop tabs, I'm not kidding!  I don't know how she does it, but they look sleek, modern and fabulous.

 

My husband and I both have an affinity for maps, his office is covered with framed antique Texas maps that I have found during my junk shop hunts.  I'm thinking this repurposed mall lamp shade would be a perfect accent piece to his office.  The map lamp shade is offered by Eclu, it's so fun and I can't imagine how much time it took to create.

Of course I have to throw in something Shabby Chic!  I adore this shop and her repurposed cakestands, Vintage Cake Stands created with vintage plates.

And, last but not least I really... really... need one of these antique printer tray Jewelry Displays.  I'm hoping to start doing craft shows to sell my jewelry next Spring, and I love the chic vintage feel of these displays from Black Forest Cottage.

Looking forward to Spring!

It's been feelign like Spring in North Texas since Saturday!  For me, I'm ready for it to stay around a while. 

Two of my favorite Spring colors are Pink (of course) and pastel green, so I've been crafting my little heart out ....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67701024/flower-vintage-style-earrings-pastel

Flower Vintage Style Earrings Pastel Pink & Green Morning Glory - Shear frosted Pastel Pink & Green vintage inspired morning glory earrings, little iridescent blue faceted Czech beads, faceted pale green Czech glass bead and ornate floral bead caps in copper and antiqued brass. Earrings are set on oxidize brass French ear hooks.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66669224/romantic-rose-flower-necklace-garden 

Romantic Rose Flower Necklace Garden Inspired -Romantic Long Stemmed Rose inspired necklace, handcrafted with a pink rose cabochon, an etched jadeite glass bead, a detailed antiqued brass leaf charm, an antiqued brass leafy stem and precious little 4mm pink Czech crystal beads.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67812171/shabby-chic-rose-flower-barretts-in-pink?ref=v1_other_2

Shabby Chic Rose Flower Barretts in Pink Cream - Set of three handcrafted floral barretts bobby pin set on antiqued lace filigree, pastel pink dahlia, a vanilla rose & rose bouquet in iridescent porcelain pale yellow & pink .