I subscribe to The Daily Green and get some pretty cool emails. If you are into recycling or upcycling, I would recommend checking them out.Today’s email came with some cool recycled gift ideas, perfect for those geting ready for the holidays.
The first idea is cool – I’ve never seen this one before.
The cat’s going to jump in the suitcase if you open it, anyway. That’s what cats do. Why not provide this super-cool vintage “Royal Traveller” upcycled suitcase pet bed for your pet’s sleeping pleasure, instead? Brad and Ashley Reynolds, the college students behind VintageRenassance in Moscow, Idaho, say their cat, Hamlet*, loves the cotton fabric, the eco-friendly stuffing … and, of course, the novelty of something new to sleep on. Cost: $65.
The vinyl bowls would make gifts for those on your list who remember records. Do you?
These “platters from the past” are made from old vinyl records, painted with original psychedelic acrylic designs and heated so they can be molded into flower-like forms.
Made by Christine Claringbold (Eye Pop Art) in Portland, Ore., and sold for $58 apiece, these bowls are “fantastic for holding fruit, candy, candles, trinkets, or anything your heart desires.” Plus, you never know what original record label you’ll find on the bowl’s bottom.
I love all the colors in this wooden frame. It would be pretty easy to make something like this too, if you’re into that kind of stuff.
This Chalecco creation is as simple as it is fashionable: A scrap wood picture frame for $47.
All images and info obtained from The Daily Green.
What cool ways to upcycle! (Unfortunately, I am old enough to remember records very clearly. LOL!!)
Absolutely love that cat bed up top! That is so cute and such a good idea.
I like the frame. Very colorful.
omg that cat bed is to die for cute!!! some people are so creative!! (i’m not one of them, not like that at least)
These are so neat! I’d love to be creative like that.
Those vinyl bowls are really neat looking.
These are some great ideas.
We still have some vinyl records we are holding on to.
Ooh, nice!
Perfect idea for the cat bed!
Love the upcycled suitcase!
really cool!
These are some really great ideas!
Great post!
We use to make those vinyl record bowls when I was in girl scouts. Of course vinyl was the thing back then. We’d place them over a coffee can. We’d do the same with those square bathroom wall tiles. Those would go over a soup or vegetable can.
Great ideas. I remember vinyls very well. I think I have some around here, lol.
I freaking LOVE that suitcase cat bed! I have an old suitcase like that and now I want to make it into a bed for my fur babies!!!!!