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DIY: Turn Your Camera into a Scanner or Copier

DIY: Turn Your Camera into a Scanner or Copier

Over the years I’ve been consolidating my stuff.  As appliances and computer peripherals have died I haven’t replaced them unless they were an absolute necessity. My mircrowave died and now I just cook things that don’t require a microwave (which is healthier anyway).  Another piece of machineryI haven’t had for years is a scanner/fax.  With [...]

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Etsy Find: Tubular Upcycled Notebook

Etsy Find: Tubular Upcycled Notebook

I love this repurposed bike tire notebook from the Palepink Etsy shop. Palepink takes used bike tires, cleans them up then sews them onto a hard plastic cover, lines them with felt, bounds the notepaper (I hope it's recycled paper!) and seals them with an fabric elastic band. Since these are made from actual used bike tires each notbook is different with slightly different treads and some with repaired battle wounds.

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What Do You Get When You Turn a Soccer Ball Inside Out?

What Do You Get When You Turn a Soccer Ball Inside Out?

A purse of course is what you get when you turn a soccer ball inside out! Check out this clever reused ball that's being sold through Branch. It's on sale until the end of the month for $98. When the sale is over, it'll cost you $198! Each ball is used which makes each purse truly unique. This is a "must have" for all the soccer moms on the go in their hybrids!

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Upcycled Cardboard Sculptures

Upcycled Cardboard Sculptures

These amazingly realistic, lifesize sculptures are made with nothing more than cardboard and glue.  Chris Gilmour is an artist whose creativity has been captured by the idea of upcycling.  He literally picks up cardboard boxes from the street and takes them into his studio to be transformed into incredibly beautiful sculptures.

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Recycled Airplane Wing Desk and Furniture

Recycled Airplane Wing Desk and Furniture

Dutch designer Dolph Bode created this Airplane wing desk using a section from a 1944 Douglas DC-3. Repurposed airplane parts make for stunning furniture.

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City Bag Trade: Raincoats Recycled Into Bags

City Bag Trade: Raincoats Recycled Into Bags

How do you combine fashion, practicality, and sustainability into one product?  Kendra Stanley’s answers this by making old raincoats into bags!  Her company is called City Bag Trade, and if you want to get your hands on one of her rain coat carry crafts you can buy one, you can send a jacket in trade [...]

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