SashaTierney

Shop Name:  SashaTierney

Owner: Sasha Tierney

Location: San Francisco, CA

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

Sasha recycles broken jewelry into whimsical creations. She gives new life to vintage costume jewelry by repurposing broken strands of pearls, broken brooches and lone clip-on earrings into one-of-a-kind necklaces.

She scours estate sales and flea markets for vintage costume jewelry.  This is used both in her creations or for resale under the vintage section of her shop ---this is why you should check in often, you never know what you will find in this shop.  Rest assured, it's all beautiful and ready for gift giving!

Visit Sasha's shop NOW!  Or, catch up with her on Facebook www.Facebook.com/SashaTierneyJewelry

SerendipiT

Shop Name: SerendipiT

Owner: Elizabeth

Location: Baltimore, MD

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

Elizabeth's shop is full of fun and practical accessories that she makes out of other reclaimed materials. She is a treehugging creator of things, and is doing a great job recycling and upcycling used garments, or discarded items into affordable fashions that will enhance your life.

In her shop you will find cool bags and purses made from reclaimed clothing, or an adorable t-shirt wrap skirt. I am in love with her awesome handmade bows, (see below) which is case in point that you never know what will pop up here!

Elizabeth invites you to reduce your carbon footprint, do something good for the Earth and your wallet by purchasing something fun or funky from SerendipiT!

Check out Elizabeth's Blog at DIY Life HERE.

Visit her Etsy shop HERE.

Southern Silverworks

Shop Name: Southern Silverworks

Owner: Tommy Conn & Family (Online contact is Paul)

Location: Oakland, TN

Etsy Shop: http://www.southernsilverworks.etsy.com/

This shop features unique handcrafted jewelry made out of gorgeous antique silverware! Paul describes the shop as a family owned business. His father, Tommy Conn, started the business and makes most of the pieces. When the family steps in to help, the pieces must earn a Tommy Conn seal of approval.

Read more about them in this Etsy shop announcement: " The artists at Southern Silverworks utilize antique silverware in designing and constructing one of a kind jewelry. The techniques involved have been developed over time and involve the highest quality of craftmanship. This high quality, unique design, along with hand picked stones qualify this piece to be branded a Tommy Conn. Whether it is a cross, keychain, bracelet, ring, pendant or earrings you can be assured that much care and thought has been put into each and every piece."

Check out the Etsy shop HERE.

Second Draft

Shop Name: Second Draft

Owner: Laurie

Location: St. Paul, MN

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

Laurie's items are handmade paper creations which encompass everything from gift bags to journals. Her works are made from upcycled and recycled architectural plots and blueprints - some are hand drawn, others have photographs, but all from architecture school. What a keen way to reuse and recycle. Obtain a one of a kind item great for gift giving here!

Visit her Etsy Shop HERE.

Scavengerjo

Shop Name: Scavengerjo

Name: Jody

Location: New York City

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

Raised in Richmond, VA, now living in NYC, Jody, aka "Scavengerjo," received a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has since enjoyed gluing found objects on frames and furnishings.

Jody's work has been featured at The Central Park Zoo and Mitrebox Framing Studio. Her work is made from upcycled, recycled, discarded and used goods found in the streets of NY, donated, or from thrift stores. Jody says it best, "All that's new is the glue"

Visit her Etsy Shop HERE.

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.

RetroClassics

NAME: Retro Grandma

Shop: Retro Classics

LOCATION: Saskatchewan , CANADA

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

When Retro Grandma is not making her cool upcycled purse and book purses, she is stocking this great vintage shop with cool finds. Anything goes here, a true "blast from the past!"

Toys, games, dolls, clothing, you name it!

Hey, wait, I had this as a kid. Does that make me retro?

Grandma just loves the thrill of searching for vintage. If you are looking for something special just let her know. Did I mention the kitchenware?

Etsy RetroClassics HERE.

Check out her other shop, RetroGrandma HERE.

Visit her BLOG 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.

Retro Chalet

Name: Ira Mency (Cindy Fahnestock-Schafer)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland / Danforth, Maine

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

Ira gets to travel extensively in the summer which leads her to thrift stores, trash piles, and estate sales all over the nation. This dumpster divin' diva is not scared to get dirty . The Retro Chalet shop is full of vintage housewares, supplies, ephemera, and leftover destash from her sister shop on Etsy, which is her art shop. There's lots of funky stuff you just don't see very often including vintage melmac, wacky and tacky collectibles, and things that she has found along her travels. When not traveling, she's writing about going green, including being Team Leader of the Etsy Recycler's team and busy managing this blog!

PROUD TEAM LEADER OF

Visit her Etsy vintage shop here .

Visit her Art Shop HERE.

More about Ira Mency at her personal website or official blog page.