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Friday, December 2, 2011

Italian Upcycle - paper items

Florence Origami Ornament - Italy Map Upcycled

Florence Origami Ornament - Italy Map Upcycled
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I folded this origami ornament out of a used Florence, Italy city map. The map covers notable Florentine sites such as Piazza Independencia, Palazzo Pitti, the River Arno, Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale,and the Fortezza de Basso. The colors and places lend a lot of personality and texture.

The paper is glossed for durability and water resistance. If you would like to have the ornament on a wire loop with ribbon (as in the last picture), please request in the "message to seller" at checkout.

Product Details:
Size: 3 inch diameter (8 cm)
Origami Model: Brocade
Sheets of Paper: 6
Time: 1 hour

Note that one map can make THREE ornaments, so the various locations noted may not be on the ornament you choose. If you have a preference, please let me know. I have additional copies of the map, so I can make duplicates easily.

The map's design and distribution courtesy of the apt (agenzia per il turismo). 

Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK

Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK
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Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK Prima Donna upcycled recycled license plate art sign Italian opera DIVA fleur de lis STAR red blue mounted on barn wood tomboyART OOAK
Originally used in opera or Commedia dell'arte companies, "prima donna" is Italian for "first lady". The term was used to designate the leading female singer in the opera company, the person to whom the prime roles would be given.

Famous opera prima donnas have often caused opera enthusiasts to divide into opposing "clubs" supporting one singer over another. The rivalry between the respective fans of Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi, for example, was one of the most famous of all opera, despite the friendship of the two singers.

The designation prima donna assoluta (absolute first lady) is occasionally applied to a prima donna of outstanding excellence.This is applied by popular consensus, to those whose achievements place them in a category above all others.

I filled this PRIMA DONNA sign with a lot of STARS and the first letter N in Donna features loads of stars and a music note....very nice.

Mounted on very old scavenged wood that I found in way way way northern Nevada by an old mine. It took me all day with a couple of friends to get to the location high up in the mountains. I'll post a picture of this adventure.

Northern Italy vintage map luggage tag for your travels

Northern Italy vintage map luggage tag for your travels
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This luggage tag features a map of Northern Italy from a vintage (1980s) atlas. It includes Milan, Pisa, Florence, Turin, and more. It was made with upcycled white vinyl scraps from a local custom sewing shop, clear film, and 12 gauge vinyl.

[Details]

Tag Size - 4.75 in X 3 in (12 cm X 7.5 cm)
Pocket Size - 3.75 in X 3 in (9.5 cm X 7.5 cm)
Tie - White cotton cord (can be looped or tied in a knot)
Quantity - 1

You will receive the exact tag in the first image.

To see other luggage tags or to order one with a custom location, please visit the marmalime luggage tag shop section:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Marmalime?section_id=6929475

Upcycled Italian Newspaper Envelopes Set of 10

Upcycled  Italian Newspaper Envelopes - Set of 10
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Upcycled  Italian Newspaper Envelopes - Set of 10 Upcycled  Italian Newspaper Envelopes - Set of 10 Upcycled  Italian Newspaper Envelopes - Set of 10
handmade envelopes made from upcycled paper from old Italian news papers .
These envelopes are also for small gifts, packaging, scrapbooking and so much more.


+ Set of 10
+ Size: 13 cm x 10 cm (~ 5" x 4")

I made these envelopes by my hand and my heart and they're waiting you ^_^
Envelopes in the photos are just an example, the envelopes that come will be similar to these!
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