Call us Artist or call us Engineers, there seems to be many of us, like myself, that can direct our creativeness in a positive way. I see them more and more at craft shows and on the web. People are taking used and discarded items and giving them a new life, a new purpose. Upcycling provides uniqueness in a progressive way and can be more resourceful than recycling .

My mission with A Creative Shade of Green is to impose the idea that you really can create quality from something old or discarded by promoting those who have dedicated themselves to inventively reusing what they find or have.

I would like to present my ideas as well as others like myself that share a similar mission. Hence…

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Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Inspiring Reporpose Ideas for Vintage Books

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Most anyone can appreciate the aesthetics of an old hardback book. 
Jim Rosenau was raised in a house with 5,000 books so needless to say he would appreciate them more than most.


I was originaly attracted to Jim's clocks but after rummaging through his gallery I found shelves, key holders, bookcases, etc... 





 Jim's craftsmanship, uniqueness, and conscious reuse of material has won him much recognition for his work. His site offers a wealthy inventory and is worth taking a peek. New projects will be added by the end of this month. Just in time for Christmas!!!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Who Knew Tablewear Life Could Be So Unexpected

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I really love seeing something so intricate wearing a simple color like this upcyled tea cup lamp. It really works. 

retropolitan
Yet you KNOW there is potential in using color!! 
Have fun with this one. 
It is unique and capable of being a very personal project. Definitely on my list.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Vintage plates upcycled to colorful candle holders

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One of my most memorable dining experiences was in a small resturant in Souderton, Pennsylvania. The establishment was located in the town's old train station and it succeeded in maintaining a very vintage look. The one thing that impressed me the most about this place was that their plates, mugs, and utensils did not match. Each piece had a unique and historical characteristic to it which lent to the old time feeling of the restaurant.

Dinner tables are a place where family memories are made. I can still remember the plates my grandmother would serve Christmas Dinner on. From time to time I find that same print at second hand shops and it always takes me back. 

loglike of North East Wales showcases vintage plates that "serve" another purpose....

 

A Green Minded attitude allows them to boast the fact that their products utilize "natural and upcycled, vintage materials"



loglike caters to different tastes by using a variety of saucers (color, shape, design). These are just a few of my favorites...



The saucers are all genuine antique, (or vintage) originals, dating from Victorian times through to the 1960’s. All wooden components are hand-turned by loglike, from reclaimed wood. 

loglike's unique saucer creations can be found on their website or artisan shop folksy.com which also includes a tutorial on the project.