BridgetFainne
Since discovering that my great grandmother shares the exact same birth date as myself, separated by exactly 100 years, I have been inspired to explore my Celtic roots. My brand’s identity is Bridget Fainne; the name comes from my great grandmother, Bridget, and the term “fainne,” which loosely means “jewelry or bauble.” Piece of fainne were often worn by Irish folk to let other Irish folk know they had something in common. My practice lies in bringing together old and new, and nursing vintage, discarded (and in many a sense, homely) jewelry back to life in order to recycle these items into little pieces of Celtic heaven. Bridget Fainne’s slogan is “All things Irish and dandy!”
Donation Incentive – 20% off Irish Birth Coin Necklaces redeem at bridgetfainne.etsy.com. Send email to bridgetfainne@gmail.com with necklace request and coupon code. http://bridgetfainne.etsy.com
Lenox Knits
I use reclaimed yarn and vintage buttons and beads in my knitting to give new life to old treasures. There are so many great supplies already out there waiting to be used or reused and the upcycle exchange gives crafters a chance to spread it around!
Donation Incentive – 10% off purchase. Enter code in ‘message to seller’ during checkout. Discount will be refunded through Paypal. http://lenoxknits.blogspot.com/
Just Liv
I am inspired by the materials I collect! Vintage fabrics, jewelry and re-purposed supplies force you to be more creative because you are using it for something other than it’s original purpose. Plus, it feels good to be a part of saving the planet!
Donation Incentive- Free shipping on any on-line purchase. Please code in ‘message to seller’ at the time of purchase. I will refund your shipping fee via Paypal. www.JustLiv.etsy.com
Articles by Teresa
Upcycled materials are comfortably familiar like conversation with an old friend
Donation Incentive – 20% of entire online purchase. Enter code in ‘message to seller’ during check-out. http://stton.etsy.com
EKRA
I upcycle because I see so much going to waste. I use primarily recycled materials in my crafts as a way to take an itty bitty bite out of what is going into landfills and as a way to help educate people on how items they might not need or want anymore can be useful to others. I remind people to donate their unwanted items to thrift stores to keep it in the use stream, rather than sending it directly to landfills.
Donation Incentive – 20% off a single item. Redeemable in my etsy store: www.ekra.etsy.com. Instructions: Write code in “message to seller” and wait for a revised Paypal invoice before paying. If you pay before the revised invoice is sent, I will reimburse you via Paypal. www.etchouse.com/ekra
Squaresville
I use old denim jeans as the foundation of my oven mitts and pot holders. I know that they have been washed and dried and won’t pull any surprises when folks wash their Squaresville product. I love vintage prints and try to breathe new life into these fabulous textiles by recreating them as housewares.
Donation Incentive – $4 off the price of any Squaresville pot holder set or oven mitt. To redeem online, please send a conversation note to me before paying. To redeem in person, bring your Upcycle coupon passport when shopping! http://squaresville.etsy.com
South City Studio
It’s a great feeling to be able to transform a discarded item in to something not only usable, but beautitful, fun, functional or all of the above. I upcycle discarded clothing or reclaim cast-offs from thrift stores, friends and tag sales. I make pillows, aprons, totes and pet toys from the upcycled fabric I collect. It’s really rewarding to know that with a little creativity I can reduce waste and be a part of a community that cares.
Donation Incentive – 20% off one item of your choice. Please indicate coupon code in the ‘message to seller” during checkout. http://southcitystudio.etsy.com
Libra Gear
I am offering Steampunk related collars, bracelets, and rings. I also plan on offering a
line of Steampunk clothing and accesories in the coming New Year. I have nothing
made or listed at the moment, but things will start to arrive in the store after
January.
Donation Incentive – 25% off total purchase. In step 2 of the order process (the payment selection page), Enter the coupon
code and receive the discount. You will see the discount applies in step 3 (review order). http://libragear.com
The Science Faire
A line of handmade and upcycled goods that combines my love for all things technology, science, and internet with my guilty style pleasure, “Shabby Chic.” I call it “Shabby Geek.” As founder of The Upcycle Exchange, I’m very privy to creating items with a minimal impact on the environment!
Donation Incentive – 20% off your entire purchase. Enter coupon code in ‘message to seller’ during check-out. You can wait for an adjusted Paypal invoice, or pay immediately and the discount amount will be refunded to you. http://thesciencefaire.etsy.com
Gwynie
Gwynie makes unique and vibrant jewelry adornments. Many of her pieces are made with vintage components which gives the Gwynie brand a distinct nostalgic quality over the contemporary jewelry of today. You can find her online @ GardenGwyn.Etsy.com and often she will be hanging out @ the Community Arts Center, MADE on Cherokee, which is the newest St. Louis Craft Mafia venture. http://StLouisCraftMafia.com/MadeBlog
Donation Incentive For all UPCYCLE donaters I offer them 10% off their purchase and am tossing in a secret gift! Shhhh! http://gardengwyn.etsy.com
Senora Muertos
I am a frugal artist who learned her craft from her hippy uncle. I learned to use what you have around you in your art and by doing so you can recycle and still make great art. Being a mother of two artistic children it is important to me to carry on this hopefully new family tradition. I try to look at every day objects and see how they can be reused. I use coffee creamer and dish soap bottles for some of my figures, wire hangers to make armatures, newspapers for the paper mache, cigar boxes and other such boxes to make dioramas, bottle caps are used to make my jewelry.
I hope by turning these items into art they will forever stay out of the landfills, thus making the world a little cleaner for me, my family and the world.
Donation Incentive – Free Sugar Skull Magnet with purchase. Please convo me the coupon code on Etsy. http://senoraalegremuertos.etsy.com
Twisted
Everything I create is 100% upcycled. I focus on creating jewelery and accessories made from upcycled telephone and data wire.
Donation Incentive - 10% off your order at twistedhandmade.makersmarket.com
Stick to Your Knittin Kitten
I upcycle just about anything I can wrap around a knitting needle or spin into yarn. I use plastic bags, garland, video tape, and fabric cut from clothes. I also have started unraveling sweaters to reclaim the yarn and turn it into something else. There is just so much unnecessary waste, and I know that I’ve been a wasteful consumer like so many other people. I now recycle everything I can, and what better way to recycle something than to turn it into something useful and lovely?
Donation Incentive – 15% off total purchase. Enter coupon code in the ‘message to seller’ for Paypal refund. http://sticktoyourknittin.etsy.com
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