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.

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.

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.

NansRedesigns

Shop Name : Nan's Redesigns

Owner: Nan

Location: Massachusetts

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

Nan is an artist and interior designer, who has been sewing since her mother taught her early on. Her purses and fashions are made from recycled fabrics. She says, "Every purse, sling bag, and tote is expertly made by me using an eclectic mix of new, vintage, and repurposed textiles. I now offer organic fabrics. Made with complete bliss and hope for a peaceful whole earth. "

She says, "The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that every year 4 million tons of textile waste rots in landfills, producing methane gas which contributes to global warming! The green movement is about recycling products, redesigning them for use, and renewing the earth; add to that a love of fabric and a passion for sewing, and the combination gave birth to Nan's Redesigns."

Be sure to 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.

MWStudios

Name Melissa Wittmann

Shop: MW Studios

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

Location: York, PA

Melissa's collection includes wonderfully unique items made from recycled materials, or materials that would have otherwise been discarded. From purses, bags, jewelry, shawls, or original designs, you'll always find something interesting here.

Melissa has rescued scraps and prides herself on making items that are Earth friendly. Her goal is to be as kind to the Earth as she can. Melissa says, "I've always held a great love for vintage components and recycled yarns, this year I plan to work more with them."

Be sure to check out here shop HERE. Also, if you are local to York, PA, check out her work which can be seen at the Cherie Mansberger Designs Stand (Caka herie Anne Designs booth )at the York Central Market, 34 W. Philadelphia Street, York, PA

TheBackyardBear

Shop Name: The Backyard Bear

Name: Mary Ann

Location: Bracebridge, Muskota ,CANADA

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

Mary Ann's shop is full of whimsical hand painted novelties, all made from upcycled and recycled bits of nature and vintage goodness. Tic tac toe boards incorporate mother nature and make for beautiful playtimes. Driftwood collected on the Muskota River give way to gorgeous painings. Smooth river rocks turn into brooches and pins each hand painted and depicting nature in it's finest. Be sure to check out this shop as it is full of great one of a kind gift ideas. Resuse, Recycle and Reclaim are just a few vocabulary words you will find here.

Check out her shop HERE.

Tranzendental Arts

Shop Name: Transzendental Arts

Owner Name: Cynthia

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Etsy Shop Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TranzendentalArts

Transzendental Arts is home to Cynthia, a theatre design specialist with experience in costume, set, lighting design and directing. She believes in recycling, and using reclaimed materials. Her shop consists of custom fashionable designs ranging from hats to bell bottoms, to other accessories. Cynthia says, "Sometimes the materials I use retain their original form, but often they are integrated and not readily recognizable. I enjoy the challenge and spend a great deal of time dissembling items to make use of as many elements as possible in my process."

Just look at these lovely creations:

Check out Cynthia's great shop HERE.

NOTE: Special thanks to Cyn for coming up with out team tag WASTENOT!

Tushemeriirwe

Shop Name: Tushemeriirwe

Owner: Mariama Tushemeriirwe

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Etsy Shop Link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tushemeriirwe

Mariama has been designing the loveliest of creations since the early 1990's. She has a deep interest in creating fashion and accessories with reclaimed, reused and recycled materials. You will find everything from fashion bags, cushions, scarfs, purses and more.

Mariama describes her offerings as such, " Fashion for those who love diverse, individualism, creativity and elegant style. Designed and manufactured casual and evening wear inspired by nature, people and places. Each piece designed with the individual in mind all reasonably priced to ensure beautiful garments are accessible to all. Accessories inspired, designed and created for every occasion. Knitted, African inspired and reused and recycled fabrics and fibres. Soft furnishings produced using reclaimed, recycled and reused fabrics and fibres. Inspired pieces which brighten up living and work spaces."

Find out more about her on her website http://www.mariama.co.uk/ and make sure to visit her Etsy shop HERE.