Etsy Curator

Warm woolen mittens - Upcycled

These mittens are made from shrunken sweaters bought at thrift shops.  The artist, Laurine, has an etsy shop Green at Heart.  She has been sewing for 20 years and is currently a stay at home mom.  She is doing some very cool work with wool.  After buying the old sweaters she washes them in very hot water to shrink, then sews them together to make different product.  In the end you have a product looks great and you don't have to worry about shrinking.  

I think we should all support her.  The mittens are a bargain, just $12.

The Brooch is back!

Remember when Carrie Bradshaw got us all wearing big flower brooches on our denim jackets?  Those days along with that highly addictive show are over.  But I'm here to tell you, the brooch is back.  At least this one made from recycled materials will be "in" any season, any year.  Most of the Essentials by Delphine shop is jewelry but there are a few of these lovely brooches as well.

A better way to "tie" your hair back

More cool uses for old things, or as the in-the-know say, upcycled stuff.  Check out this cool headband  ($8) made out of a black and pink silk men's necktie.   Three Sassy Sisters is one shop made with items made by, you guessed it, three sisters.  They seem to have three very distinct styles and craft interests.  Check them out.

 

Being green and refreshing

Ahhhh, the new year and all the resolutions that come with it.  For me, one of them is to buy green.  Organics, products made with recycled materials, and, of course, my new favorite word, upcycled.   I mean why not? It's good for the environment and with these cool glasses it's cool and artsy. Check out the Yava Glass Shop to see all your favorite bottles in their new form as glassware.

 

Changing purses was never so easy

Have you ever had one of those days where you switch your purse to better match your outfit only to realize once you get to work that you forgot your ID?  Or worse, your wallet?  Well, Sweet Briar Studio has a solution for you.  Yep, that's right, a purse organizer.  This is ingenious.  Just pop it into the bag you want to use and never worry about forgetting your keys again.