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marymary
Published on November 21, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Feel good about the gifts you share this holiday season by giving sustainable, environmentally friendly keepsakes. One of the many talents Etsy artisans possess is the vision to create meaningful, clever, and fresh designs from unexpected materials. Each of the gift ideas below has been upcycled from reclaimed, recycled or vintage materials and would make a memorable gift for your loved ones. Shop Etsy's Environmentally Friendly Gift Guide for more creative gift ideas with an eco-twist.
For the Home
| By pixelthis, $124. |
By everyeskimo, $34. |
| By talkingsquid, $54. |
Mounted bike rack reclaimed wood By cantileverandpress, $75. |
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Storage Basket in Vintage Linen By polkadotsandblooms, $39. |
By lovenostalgicwhimsy, $65. |
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By reclaimedhome, $825. |
By IvarsDesign, $75. |
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By alpinewinedesign, $125. |
By jehnepenne, $19. |
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By reclaimedhome, $40. |
By juliacuster, $50. |
| By designsmayamade, $36. |
By SecondLineFrames, $85. |
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By markdalpra, $75. |
Recycled Coffee Bean Burlap Pillow By 31homeart, $75. |
On-the-Go
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By RumahKampung, $18. |
By wonderwear, $68. |
| By handmadepretties, $45. |
By blueskybags, $85. |
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Dog sweater from reclaimed wool By MyPuppyPie, $32. |
By RebeccasArtCloset, $60. |
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By tickerfinch, $45. |
Eco-Friendly Bag in Robin's Egg By humade, $125. |
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By humade, $45. |
By PeekoApparel, $75. |
| By mohop, $148. |
By meganauman, $20. |
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Bicycle Tire Belt - Hybrid Tread By julienjaborska, $20. |
By atelierdesoyun, $33. |
| By RogueEmpire, $17. |
By mucke, $350. |
All the Details
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By lacunawork, $70. |
By netamir, $50. |
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By audreylaine, $65. |
By Hopeless, $150. |
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Soaking Salt Gift Set of 3 Scents By SpaGoddess, $22. |
Twig Bracelets in Recycled Sterling By kristincoffin, $249. |
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Oak and Stainless Steel Belt Buckle By solidio, $60. |
By ClareBare, $68. |
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By recycledrings, $28. |
Sterling antique scissors necklace By TheBlackSpotBooks, $70. |
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By MissAmyPhipps, $115. |
floral silverware handle earrings By ballandchain, $18. |
| Command Flash - Black Shift - 4GB By robotbaby, $28. |
By PunchDrunkPrince, $40. |
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By corrieberrypie, $16. |
By upintheairsomewhere, $36. |
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137 comments Login to add your own!
SimpleJoysPaperie
So much creativity on Etsy!
I really enjoyed this feature!
cardinalhouse
My flower necklaces are made from recycled fabric sample books!
reworkedart
Great ideas- I'd love to see some products that are also not only made of earth friendly things, but are made to help you be more earth friendy.... (ie: reusable produce bags, etc.)
wiredoriginals
Great finds!
For more eco-friendly jewelry made with 100% recycled fine and sterling silver, see:
http://www.wiredoriginals.etsy.com
slinkymalinkicat
enhabiten
babinka1981knitting
TheCottageCheese
mythunderstood
Great gift ideas!
Look! no spam text box - big kisses to y'all!!!!!!
BululuStudio
beautifulbridget
breadandroses
Wonderfully curated, au courant collection, Mary! Can't help but smile at the turntable clock (so clever) and upcycled suitcase pet bed. Admiration to local Etsy artist, RobinsEggBlue - love your vintage doll arm necklace. Ingenious. Glad to see your work featured!
ThePeachTree
sherrytruitt
Such great ideas, Mary. I might need that bicycle tire belt from julien.
ElenaMary
Fantastic collection..love reclaimed creations! Photoalbum is super! Here's what I do with the twigs from my tree:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
SusanFaye
My PURRsonal favorite is the upcycled suitcase bed for pets...is the cute kitty included? What a great idea!
ME2Designs
These are fantastic upcycled items - thanks for sharing with us!
GreetingsthatGrow
The only thing better than handmade creativity is earth friendly handmade! Some amazing and beautiful creations in here--for people and pets. Love it!
modernemotive
Great eco finds! I have an ecofriendly shop too so love finding fellow eco shops. Thank you!
JellyfishJunk
You read my mind. Yesterday, I spent many hours looking for eco-friendly gifts. Thanks for making it easier!
knittingdreams
elizabethwrenvintage
especially great picks this time!!! i truly love it all!
MelroseFields
lauraprentice
lovely finds! Thanks for sharing! for eco friendly notebooks (great stocking stuffers!) look here www.lauraprentice.etsy.com
accentonvintage
SpaGoddess
this is awesome:) Eco-Friendly is the way to go for gifts that say you care! I want those sock slippers and the golden vessel!!
Designsbylesliebrown
If you like eco-friendly and fashion and wine check out my wine bottle belt buckles and wine bottle bangle bracelet:
oldworldprimitives
I am always pleased to see Etsy featuring environmentally friendly items - great picks!
bythewayside
I just love looking at all the creativity people have when it comes to recycling! Thanks for a great article :)
NottyPooch
We love and make recycled items via used banners too! It's always good to see Etsy featuring eco-friendly items! Great one!
persimmonandpine
LOVELY collection of planet-friendly treasures! Thanks for highlighting Mary! Cheers, Mandy
aBreathofFrenchair
ornamentsbydeb
Love reclaimed/recycled gift items! Visit Times and Chimes for our beautiful birdhouses!
shizendesigns
MarKhed
I really love the cat bed made out of vintage luggage! I love vintage luggage !
byAgnes
girltuesdayjewelry
Amazing stuff! Really liked the sink stand made from a sewing table!
PunchDrunkPrince
SewnNatural
ecoblingcouture
TheSteelFork
Wonderful! Thanks for this great collection. Here's what we do with recycled farm machinery...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
greeneyezdesignz
I love recycled/upcycled things! Most of my jewelry is made of recycled vintage jewelry and other unique items. Take a look! I am a newbie in sales, but have purchased items previously. I have a lot more to list! Thanks!
WoollyWonka
CaptiveStudio
All my items are up-cycled or re-purposed and I would not have it any other way. Great article
redyellowandblueink
Love the bikd=e rack and wood floor panel picture frame.
This is what it's all about for me-reduce, reuse, remake, upcycle-yay
MyMoms
VintageTwenty
There is no better way to be eco friendly than to buy vintage.
IslaNewYork
I love the burlap sack inspired pinboard and pillow cases! These are great finds! I'm constantly amazed how artists can take something old and abandoned and turn them into wonderful treasures!
lostandfoundart
There are so many great items crafted from reclaimed materials here on etsy!
TapestryHandbags
Wonderful and inspiring! I love the reused chandelier piece - How fun! Found another reclaimed/upcycled store that is adorable...
merritthyde
So many wonderful items and definately love the theme - it is what inspires me
sharonclancydesigns
Oh,this is so wonderful Mary! I adore that kitty bed made from a suitcase. I might just have to get a cat so I can buy that. I'll have to ask my do first if it's OK.
Seriously, this is an awesome feature. Thanks for sharing!
sharonclancydesigns
I meant to say, I'll have to ask my "DOG" first. Typing too fast. :)
MTcoffinzUnderground
These are some very creative ways to reuse items. Great job on finding such cool items.
kristincoffin
I was oggling all the amazing eco finds, when I suddenly saw my own set of Twig Bracelets! Thanks for the inclusion. What an honor to be featured with so many other amazingly-crafted, conscientious works of art.
odiliafu
Awesome!! Wonderful finds!! I like the vintage dog feeder.
Check out my upcycled bib necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Vintage brass bracelet:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Thanks!
Odilia
odiliafu.etsy.com
christinesbeadworks
Nothing is more fun than find a new use for an item you would otherwise have thrown away.
mleefipps
This is my kind of article! Love Love LOVE it!!
Mandy Fipps
Waste Not Recycled Art
Ciaffi
OpulentOddities
I love the reclaimed sink stand. I kind of wish I could use it for a TV dinner stand. har har.
OpulentOddities
I however, did not appreciate the appeal that to be eco friendly means you have to "simple," where as my jewelry is eco friendly and positively decadent. It's a terrible misconception and I really wish every one on God's green would stop with it.
FableBay
GREAT PICKS! These items are great for eco-minded buyers! Going green can be hip, trendy, fashionable, and funky, too! This is why I only use eco friendly oxidizing methods for my jewelry! It's a bit more work, but no chemicals are used, which is the best way to stay green!
papershopper
Very creative handmade stuffs. Love your products!
Cheers,
Nutzzzz
FrillyButts
JemmDeeCreations
ZenDotStudio
It boggles the mind how many creative souls there are out there. Great finds. Now where else but Etsy would you find a collection like this.
postroadvintage
Lovely choices :) Time to think about gifts.. hmmmm maybe for myself?? ;)
sode
All of my purses and shopping bags are made from vintage re-purposed kimono. www.sode.etsy.com
bedouin
Manicmushroomglass
I love all of the reclaimed wood products. Mostly the picture frames. Thanks for the cool gallery!!
tiemee
littlemoandfriends
just lovely. Always nice to see other eco artists too!
WireCraftWorkshop
Really nice original items, thanks for giving an idea:)
MissMayfair
I love the reclaimed and kinda shabby style. Thanks for sharing!
Kukaramba
masaoms
CecilandCo
BeadinBabe
NaturesCubbyhole
It's nice to see green items highlighted for the holidays; thanks for sharing!
Royalpaca
I've made it my life to live a smaller carbon foot print, and offer items that are from a sustainable agriculture! Like raising alpacas !!! Their pooh fertilizes all my garden's, and help my family eat healthy home grown veggie's all winter !!! And their fleece makes for really lovely soft garments !
AllieRuth
One of my favorite "Finds"! Thanks for all the inspiration :)
Here is a beautiful reversible tote made from natural and recycled materials:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
And scarves that are made from recycled jersey cotton!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
BlackStar
ModernMetalJewelry
ovgilliesdesigns
cottonbirddesigns
VintageHoneysuckle
1ofmykind
Please wrap them up in eco friendly paper (of course)...I will take them ALL!!!!
monkeyandsquirrel
i have to say that etsy is making this the easiest holiday shopping season ever for me. i'm already almost done and i'm usually the gal who waits until the week before christmas to START shopping.
woohoo!!!
lavenderrabbit
Really great picks for gifts! Love the "hi" earrings, perfect to send to someone long distance.
catnapcottage
thebestvintage
There is nothing like vintage for recycling cherished items!!
FairyDecos
Wow. Super-clever ideas. My favourite of those is Upcycled Suitcase Pet Bed - unique and looks very cozy.
Have a nice evening*
FairyDecos
cynthiacallan
jbeaudet
There are some really interesting things here! Thanks for finding them!
TrashToTrendy
For more eco friendly gift ideas check out my handwoven bags
(totes, clutches, cosmetic bags) made out of recycled plastic bags or you can see the whole line at www.sheilaodessey.com
ArtisticIntentions
tigersanddragons
Great article, there are so many interesting eco products on etsy. We upcyle antique Mah Jong tiles into cool necklaces with symbology and significance.
quiltitems4u
Mary, Fabulous article and Thank You So Much for taking the time to put this together. I, too, provide upcycled, reclaimed, recycled, Environmentally friendly items in my Mat Board Quilt Square Art. 100% Totally reclaimed material to make Art for under $ 50.00. Please check out my Etsy Shop at http://quiltitems4u.etsy.com/
HoudiniCards
JewelsofSaraswati
Unique and beautiful items! I love to read about eco-friendly anything!!!
craftpile
filofashion
vintagegirldezigns
ArtfoolDesigns
jaynelhollis
bread
glitzygreen
Great stuff! Looking for eco-friendly stocking stuffers? Check out our shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/glitzygreen
concepcioun
Eco-friendly reusable felt notepads are on Concepcioun's store! Inserts can be removed and replaced.
kennafoster
Once again, loving the fellow eco-conscientious Etsy sellers and shoppers. Thank you so much for this wonderfully-focused article, especially this time of year. :)
mathildacraft
LOVE that chicken coop! Like the tie skirt and branch bracelets, as well. :)
So many good picks!
NeilFallows
marylouiseevans
tomatored
OneClayBead
These are amazing pieces, and I love seeing artists who are making a difference and raising awareness with eco friendly arts, crafts, and vintage finds.
ricerafferty
These are great! We've been making a few items in our shop that are upcycled: an apron and fringe necklaces. I'm so glad to see more people are doing this!
grayday
I love giving gifts with the planet in mind. One of my most favorite Christmas presents was a shadow box of family antiques... so special.
I've got some cool vintage tins and artwork that fit this category, check them out!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/grayday
earringsnation
great items! I love those artists who are saving the Earth!!
Iammie
congcongdesign
little cute cat.^_^
more chinese style item in my shop.
welcome to my shop www.congcongdesign.etsy.com
thanks
gasometri
we love recycling and we turn dead paper "alive"!
come and see our paper jewelry.
thanks for your feedback
LisaFerinDesigns
So many fun, clever and gorgeous pieces highlighted here!
froufroufrilly
So many neat & creative finds - that you can feel good about purchasing!
amoronia
bhangtiez
1AEON
We carry eco/ recycled products too, check out our brand New OWL hoodie:)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
beachhouseblues
MelancholyDollies
SmallJoysStudio
Very happy to see how many talented people re-use and up-cycle! Way to go.
andrew12
joanniel
It just seems amazing to me the things people can do. Great stuff! Recycling is not only good for the earth it's also very 'In' right now, too.
Billierosen
DazyJane9
"Thank you all for what you do!" Every little bit goes a long way! Great job Miss Mary! :)
cosmicsurflove
onthesubwaywalls
Definitely awesome.
Check out some ceramics.
Pretty cheap!
onthesubwaywalls.etsy.com
onthesubwaywalls
Nice stuff.
Really, really interesting.
Check out some cheap ceramics.
onthesubwaywalls.etsy.com
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