Bottles upcycle

Giant Bottle Flowers!

About a year ago I saw this huge bottle flower in Durham, NC. Did not have the camera with me, but promised myself I'd return with a camera. It was a nice cloudy day and I  was close by with some free time and I finally took some photos for your enjoyment. Just might have to get my plumber buddy who enjoys working with scrap steel and a welder make us one of these.

I wondered how the bottles were installed as you do not want water getting inside, the water freezes and breaks the bottles. Now I know the artist welded in lag screws which you screw into corks to hold the bottles in.  believe this is the best bottle art I have seen.... We have enough blue bottles saved to make 6 of these I'd guess.

Recycled Daisy Magnets

Brightly coloured daisy magnets from South Africa made from recycled drink cans. Each flower is a different combination of colours and patterns depending on the tin that has been used. They are not only gorgeous they display an impressive ability to find value in something we assume is valueless.

flower necklaces

flower necklaces, a photo by additionsstyle on Flickr.

Upcyceld Washers - Jewelry

Spring Items - Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse

Just Sold  ~ Birds and Spring Blooms Gift Box

 

Up-cycling. Handmade Birds and Spring Blooms Gift Box made from used greeting cards. Each box is lovingly hand cut and assembled. Perfect for small gifts.

* 3/4 inches deep
* 2 1/2 inches tall
* 2 5/8 inches wide

*** Peace & Joy Bird on a branch with Blue Blooms (Top)
*** For Many Seasons To Come... May the holidays bring
you many joys and smiles (Top Inside)

*** Hallmark (Bottom)
*** Hand Written Note "Just have been thinking of you
and hope you are fine - I know you're busy, but
Mary was soo happy at your thoughtfulness."
(Bottom Inside)

For Sale ~ Handmade Spring Envelopes, Flower & Bird

Springtime Handmade Square Envelopes are perfect containers for small notes, or gift cards, storage of little items, photos or miscellany.

They also come with 4 pcs small round perforated clear envelope seals.

Size of envelopes : Approx 3.25 in length x 3.25 in width
Quantity : 2 pcs

Size of seals : 1 in diameter
Quantity : 4 pcs

Note to buyer: Since these envelopes are handmade, cut and glued by myself some slight size variances exist for each envelope.

For Sale ~ Spring Garden - Tulips and Birches - Handmade Envelopes

Spring Garden - Tulips and Birches - Handmade Envelopes are perfect containers for small notes, or gift cards, storage of little items, photos or miscellany.

These envelopes also come with 6 pcs small round perforated clear envelope seals.

Size of envelope : Approx 2.5 in. length x 2.375 in. width
Quantity : 3 pcs

Size of seals : 1 in. diameter
Quantity : 6 pcs

Note to buyer: Since these envelopes are handmade, cut and glued by myself some slight size variances exist for each envelope.

For Sale ~ Handmade Upcycled Envelopes with Spring Bulbs, and Bird Nest

These Handmade Upcycled Envelopes with Red and White Spring Bulbs, and Bird Nest are perfect containers for small notes, or gift cards, storage of little items, photos or miscellany.

These envelopes also come with 6 pcs small round perforated clear envelope seals.

Size of envelope : Approx 2.5 in. length x 2.375 in. width
Quantity : 3 pcs

Size of seals : 1 in. diameter
Quantity : 6 pcs

Note to buyer: Since these envelopes are handmade, cut and glued by myself some slight size variances exist for each envelope.