luvvinjewels

Shop Name:  luvvinjewels

Owner: Ellen

Location:  Memphis, TN

Shop Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/luvvinjewels

Ellen loves to sell everything vintage - - from jewelry to household items.  Are you a crafter? You'll find a great assortment of vintage fabrics and crafting supplies. Ellen says, "I truly cannot stand to see usable items go in the trash. I regularly comb through curbside offerings."

When time allows, Ellen also makes one of a kind handmade bags and upcycled jewelry. She says, "I also try to repurpose fabric in my tote bags. I am using old tablecloths, dish cloths and upholstery samples."

                                            

Ellen loves to recycle and upcycle.  "My biggest repurpose projects are mosaic jewelry pictures made from old broken jewelry," she explains.

                                        
 
Be sure to check out her shop as stock is ever-changing!

Pretty Darn Cute

Shop Name:  Pretty Darn Cute

Owner:  Kathy

Location:   Chicago, IL

Shop Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettydarncute

The shop address says it all, this shop is loaded with cute, adorable reclaimed home decor, picture frames, and vintage treasures.  Most would look great in baby's room, as they are gorgeous colors of pinks, and blues, and pastels.  Designs are customizable. 

This shop is full of lovely gift ideas.  Kathy's designs are simply charming!  

 Visit this shop  NOW.

Salvaged Beauty

Name: Greg Knipe

Shop Name: Salvaged Beauty

Shop Link: http://www.salvagedbeauty.etsy.com/

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Salvaged Beauty Studio is home to the wonderful home and garden creations of Greg Knipe. Featuring handmade found object and scrap metal, the sculptures are 90% recycled goods.

Greg is a proud member of Indiana Etsy Team.

See Greg's shop HERE.

RetroGrandma

NAME: Grandma

SHOP: Retrograndma

LOCATION: Sunny Saskatchewan, CANADA

SHOP LINK: http://www.retrograndma.etsy.com/

RetroGrandma has been handcrafting for over 30 years. This store is filled with whimsical book and record purses made from TOTALLY VINTAGE and recycled goods. Retrograndma loves to recycle books and records into purses, clocks, containers, earring holders and hollow book safes. She describes her crafting as "relaxation therapy".

RetroGrandma has been subject of many blogs, and articles. It's no wonder, you have got to visit this site.

Visit RetroGrandma on Etsy right HERE.

Check out her blog HERE.

Also: This just in, a sister shop with cool vintage goodies HERE.

Retro Chalet Studio

Name: Ira Mency (nom de' plume of Cindy Fahnestock-Schafer)

Shop: Retro Chalet Studio

Location: Baltimore, MD and Danforth, ME

Shop Link: http://www.retrochaletstudio.etsy.com/

Retro Chalet Studio houses upcycled art, jewelry, and home decor made primarily with recycled, discarded, broken, trashed, or unwanted goods. Upcycled or repurpose vintage goodsalso play a role in these whimsical creations. Retro Chalet Studio is loaded with one of a kind handmade poker chip pendants, fun assemblage sculptures , home decor, and mixed media collage designs. Ira Mency is a published author and freelance journalist who primarily focuses on greener living, and of course runs this blog. Her sister shop, RetroChalet offers vintage and supplies on Etsy.

PROUD TEAM LEADER OF

Check out Retro Chalet Studio shop here.

For vintage and supplies visit the sister shop Retro Chalet HERE.

For more on Ira Mency, visit the official website or official blog page.

Nature Poet

Shop Name: NaturePoet aka "The Old and New Shop"

Owner: Mary

Location: Brantford, Ontario, CANADA

Shop Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/naturepoet

Mary has been dealing in vintage for as long as she can remember, having been raised on a rual farm in Ontario, Canada. Her grandparents lived next door, but never had electricity, and Mary was in awe of the vintage goods that could be found in their home. Fast foward to 1979, where she began working in an auction house buying and selling antiques. Her love for all things old would soon expand to her own selling of handicrafts and vintage goods in her locality. She is now excited to be offering them on Etsy for everyone to access. Make sure to check out her repurposed dominoes, I love them! She is also a member of the Canadian team, and her shop is full of wonderful goodies. Be sure to check it out.

Visit her Etsy shop HERE.

Check out her BLOG here!

Stil Novo Design

Shop Name: Still Novo Design

Name: The Capaccioli Family (Camilla, Stefano, and kids!)

Location: California

Shop Link: http://www.stilnovodesign.etsy.com/

Stil Novo Design hsa an Etsy shop full of creative eco-friendly home decor & gift ideas. All of this is made by recycling reclaimed solid white oak wine barrels. Most people don't realize that after several years wine barrels are retired, and often discarded.

The Capaccioli's do their part in reclaiming this wood and turning it into the finest woodcrafts. Brining specialty pieces & custom furniture to you, with each piece being a 'one of a kind' item.

Some items are even embellished with lovely hand painted designs. Be sure to check out their items, which include chairs, tables, benches, keychains, and candleabras. You never know what you will find here.

Connect with her on Facebook HERE.
Check out an Interview and learn more about Stil Novo Design HERE.
Check out their Etsy Shop HERE.

The Baby Kitties

Name: Erica Limberg

Shop Name : The Baby Kitties

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

SHOP LINK: http://www.thebabykitties.etsy.com/

I'm happy to welcome Erica to our group. Erica's a greenie vintage seller who believes in repurposing and selling vintage goodies, ephemera, collectibles and supplies. She loves dealing in vintage and keeping these items alive instead of landing unwanted in a landfill.

Erica loves to trade items with other sellers and has her store stocked full of affordable deals at all times. In June of 2009, I wrote an article about here in the Funky Junque Chronicles (Read it HERE) . At that time she had 790 sales. Just six months later, she has nearly doubled that. What's the secret Erica? I need to know!

I can only assume the forumla is

Good stuff + Great prices + Great customer service = Total Sweetness.

Here are some highlights from Erica's shop. This item she is selling as a tiny planter or toothpick holder. Just an example of Erica's love for repurposing things!

Welcome Erica and thanks for joining. Visit Erica HERE.

The Early Girl

Shop Name: The Early Girl

Name: Shannon

Location: Harpswell, Maine

Shop Link: http://www.theearlygirl.etsy.com/

Shannon's shop shows her love for sewing. Her passion comes from growing up with her mom in Georgia. Shannon said, "She aways had a sewing project on the dining room table, crochet needles in a basket beside the couch, and a cross-stitch project in her pocketbook. My daughter, Haley, reminds me of my mom in her innate creative spirit and vision. She once knit a bathing suit for Kira-the-shih-tzu and used a furry fleece to design a mock-braid when she grew weary of her too-short bob hairstyle."

Shannon finds sewing therapeutic and often will use recycled or upcycled fabrics in her work.

Check out her Etsy Shop HERE.