Upcycling projects

We all know how to recycle and I’m sure most do it daily. Newspapers, cardboard, glass and plastic are all readily recyclable in most cities, at least across the USA.

This is wonderful! But I’ve been really focused on upcycling lately.  Finding a new use for something that would ordinarily be tossed out.  Wine corks, bottle caps, worn out clothing, stained linens, broken plates…you get the idea.treesI showed a sneak peek of these a while ago. I made a wine cork tree last year but this time I decided to change things a bit. I used a Champagne cork cut in half for the trunk.  I think they turned out really cute.

sewing

I’ve also been using some scraps from previous projects such as the denim remaining after completing a quilt or two.  As well as the remainder of the dress shirts that I made wine bottle gift bags from.

cards

In addition I’ve been making a bunch more cards. I’ll show more of these last two projects at a later date. The cards have much less upcycling in it’s truest sense but I am still attempting to include elements that might otherwise be considered unusable such as tiny scraps of fabric and yarn. As well as photo trimmings. I have a cigar box full of photo trimmings…they have such vibrant colors that it’s a shame to toss them out.

It doesn’t have to be Earth Day to be a little “green”. Do a little more every day to be kind to our planet. Last time I checked…it’s the only one we have. :)

5 Thoughts on Upcycling projects
    Jan L.
    6 Oct 2013
    10:01am

    Ilove the trees but they are all really great ideas!

    ~*~Patty
    6 Oct 2013
    2:45pm

    Wonderful green arting you’re doing there Halle!

    Those trees sure are cute…I admire you for cutting corks in half = oh my…

    You are really on a roll creating so much great stuff!
    oxo

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth
    7 Oct 2013
    7:28am

    Once again, I LOVE those trees. I can’t believe all the wine corks you have. And I love how you put them to good use, too.

    kim andersen
    7 Oct 2013
    10:20pm

    you have been so industrious! I saw on facebook that you’re going to be at a craft fair soon – good luck! these are great!

    Nancy
    19 Oct 2013
    7:06pm

    Awesome goodies, love your cork trees :)

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