Akkricket - Borealis Sea Glass

Shop Name:  Borealis Sea Glass  / aka Akkricket

Owner:  Kristina

Location:  Wasilla, Alaska

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

Welcome to new member Kristina, whose shop is comprised of lovely natural sea glass jewelry creations.  In this shop you will find a gorgeous mix of pendants, earrings, bracelets and so much more.  Occasionally you may also find a piece of upcycled or recycled glass!

Just when you think you've seen it all, she offers wind chimes, suncatchers,  and zipper pulls (above) too!  I really love the natural wood used in this windchime!

If you are looking for sea glass, you've come to the right place.  In addition to offering jewelry, Kristina also offers pre-drilled and loose sea glass also!  Not only is this a great place to get gifts, but this is a one stop supply shop also! 

Don't delay, check out her shop TODAY!

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!

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!

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Visit her Etsy vintage shop here .

Visit her Art Shop HERE.

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

Paper Leaves

Shop Name: Paper Leaves

Name: Kristen

Location: Camarillo, California

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

Kristen's shop is full of "recycled randomness." Having a great appreciation for paper, she has a wonderful assortment of recycled and upcycled cards, some that even "pop up" when you unfold them. She is only in her 20's and loves to create, share and promote upcycling of goods that would otherwise be discarded!

Check out her shop HERE.

My Broken Art

Shop Name: My Broken Art

Owner: Heidi Belmont

Location: Tampa , FL

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

I just love this shop--it's an artist's or crafter's dream come true. Heidi offers upcycled and recycled bits and supply KITS which are perfect for scrapbooking and mixed media design. Also you will find vintage items, parts and pieces that are made to be repurposed into your artwork. You never know what you will find here, from findings to embellishments, buttons and broken jewelry, to ephemera, it's all here.

Check out her shop HERE.