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.

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

Resurgence

Shop Name: Resurgence

Owner: Angella Baird

Location: Sydney, AUSTRAILIA

Etsy Link: http://www.resurgence.etsy.com/

Resurgence offers environmentally-friendly jewelry created using RECYCLED and RESCUED materials, and utilizing LOW-IMPACT processes. Here you will find earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and the like.

Visit her Etsy Shop HERE.

Follow her on Twitter HERE.

Promirta

Shop Name: Promirta

Owner Name: Monika

Location: Chicago, IL

Etsy Shop Link: http://www.promirta.etsy.com/

Monika's shop is a creative mix of eclectic jewelry items that have been made from reclaimed or recycled items. From brooches to rings, you never know what you will find here. Monika enjoys crafting and lives in the Windy City. Prior to that she was in living in Hungary, and was even born in Romania. Check out some of the rings, that have been made from recycled earrings, very lovely!

Visit Monica on Etsy HERE , or you can check her out her store on Artfire HERE.

MeganLeone

Shop Name: MeganLeone (Megan Leone Designs)

Owner: Megan Leone (Kavanaugh) Miller

Location: Boston, MA

Etsy Link: http://www.meganleone.etsy.com/

Megan's Etsy Bio says it all: "fashion from the ashes recycled - reimagined"

Megan says, "I am a one-woman company. Everything is designed, cut, sewed and finished by me. My accessories are handmade with an eye for design and unique craftsmanship that makes each piece a pleasure to own and use. I strive to keep my company eco-conscious by using vintage and recycled materials. All packaging and paper I use is also recycled."

From belts, rings, and all upcycled things (even the best ever bracelet purses), you'll never know what creations await for you in this store. Megan Leone Designs has been the talk of many people, word is spreading and it's no wonder why. Make sure to read all the press HERE.

Visit her Etsy shop HERE.

Or, learn more about her on her website at http://www.meganleone.com/

The Floating Market

Shop Name: The Floating Market

Owner: Katherine Olson

Location: Madison Below. WI

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

Katherine's creations are made from upcycled and recycled goods. She loves finding cool items to use in local thirft stores. In her store, you will find cufflinks, earrings, necklaces, and hair pieces here. She says her inspiration comes from urban fantasy such as Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere" (book and mini-series), Charles De Lint's Newford stories, and the Borderland Series (Terri Windling et al.)

She combines p-poc, steampunk, and a little something of her own in each piece. When she's not making this cool wearable art, she is also the proprietor of Irving Place Photography (also on Etsy!). Find more about her at the links below.

Check out her Floating Market shop on Etsy HERE.

You can read an interview with her HERE on the Trashion Blog

Her other store, Irving Place Photography on Etsy is HERE.

You can read moer about her at: http://irvingplace.net/

and check out her photos on FLICKR at the link below!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/irvingplace

Urban WoodsWalker

Name: Mary Anne

Shop: Urban Woods Walker

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Mary Anne is an inspiration to me. She's an Eco-Artist who makes everything from recycled and upcycled goods. She is truly a busy bee and can hardly keep her Etsy Store stocked. Things sell QUICK HERE.

What's unique about Mary Anne is her genuine approachability and the desire to share ideas and network with other artists for the greater good. (Friendly convos welcome!) She shares wonderful photos of her work, and works in progress at her flicker group under this link.

Once an illustrator, graphic designer, animator, and art educator, (and yes, even a model), Mary Anne has done it all. Now she does what she loves to do, CREATE RECYCLED ART!

Check out some of her work:

Visit Mary Anne here.
Also, be sure to read more about her on our MEMBER SPOTLIGHT page as she made the spotlight for Dece 2009!!!

LaRocaGallery

Shop Name: La Roca Gallery

Owner: Gladis

Location: Hatboro, PA

Etsy Link: http://larocagallery.etsy.com/

La Roca Gallery is a family owned and operated business, originally established over 69 years ago by Gladis' grandparents in El Salvador. Continuing the tradition for fine craftsmanship out of Hatboro, PA, Gladis brings you reclaimed, upcycled, and recycled fashions great for any budget.

Gladis says, "I'm a free lance artisan with a great desire to learn and create, and ceate even more!. .I like to * Re-use * Re-Cycle * Re-Claim * Re-Invent * everything that I have available, always adding a touch of originality, dignity and character to my art work."

She is not limited to one medium, and you will find an eclectic mix of glass, metalwork, and other items here. The jewelry is exquisite. Be sure to also check out her Etsy sister shop, which is up and coming called "Vintage Garments."

Visit her Etsy shop HERE.

Also find more on La Roca Gallery on these Websites:
http://www.laroca-gallery.com/
http://larocagallery.deviantart.com/
http://larocagallery.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/LaRocaGallery
http://twitter.com/LaRocaGallery

Lake Erie Beach Glass

Name: Jodie

Location: Erie, PA

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

When I asked Jodie how she got involved in her shop, this is what she had to say:

"I have always been drawn to the lake and often spend my time beachcombing the shores of Lake Erie. While beach combing my family and I began picking up trash that would accumulate and dispose of it. We then started picking up other unique items we would find and decided to recycle these items and give them new purpose through jewelry design and art. It has become a family business where everyone is involved. We live in Erie, Pennsylvania and comb the beaches from Cleveland to Buffalo. "

Jodie's shop is filled with lovely creations incorporating these wonderful finds. She is a proud member of the North American Sea Glass Association, of CAAT, and many Etsy teams! You can visit LakeErieBeachGlass on ETSY, or by clicking the following places

HER BLOG

HER MYSPACE

GOOGLE PAGES

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Ecstasea

Shop Name: Ecstasea

Owner: Tina

Location: Hong Kong

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

Tina collects and finds this wonderful sea glass, and fashions it into jewelry. Aside from drilling and rubbing it with olive oil, you are getting an all natural "found" product. Check out her lovely designs. You will find everything from earrings to necklaces and more in this lovely colorful store.

Visit her blog here:
http://ecstasea-at-etsy.blogspot.com/

or learn more about her at her website:

http://ecstaseaglass.googlepages.com/

Visit her Etsy shop now by clicking HERE.

DoLoBo Jewelry

Name: Donald Louis Booker

Shop: DoLoBo Jewelry

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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

Donald Louis Booker is an artist known to many as DoLoBo. He paints, draws, illustrates, and creates jewelry out of semi-precious gemstones and old wire wrapping techniques.

He has done everything from painted snowball trucks in Baltimore, to illustrate a children's book (The Prism: Book One, Princess Nedia).

Don believes in recycling, and wishes he was more involved with Etsy. "I've been focusing taking care of my parents full time as they are elderly and need me now. My art can wait. I hope to do more creating soon."

Don is 47, single, and best friends with Alfie, his faithful dog.

Oddly, Don's live in father whom he has been caring for has been creating art at age 88. Read about it on Associated Content by clicking here, or in the "Art is Healing" section of this blog.

Visit Don on Etsy HERE or learn more about him at http://www.doloboart.com/